The best abandonware action-adventure games

Action-adventure video games combine elements of both the action and adventure genres, offering a mix of fast-paced gameplay and exploration within a narrative-driven context. These games often feature a central storyline, character development, and a world for players to explore. The genre encompasses a broad range of gameplay styles and settings.

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Dungeon of Shalan

DOS1988

Wolfsbane

DOS1995 third-person action-adventure

David Wolf: Secret Agent

DOS1989 first-person action-adventure, racing: car, flight simulation

Beverly Hills Cop

DOS1990 racing: car, platform

Take Eddie Murphy’s swagger, remove the charm, add some DOS chiptunes, and you get Beverly Hills Cop—a game adaptation that asks: “What if being a wisecracking detective meant stiff animations and random driving ...