The best multi-directional scroller games

Multi-directional scroller games

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  Ultima 7 Part 1: The Black Gate

  DOS19924.3/5 Origin Systems

  Ultima VII: The Black Gate is a top-down RPG where you, the Avatar, have to find out what's happening in Britannia by solving quests, meeting interesting NPCs and fight hordes of headleass monsters. The land of Britannia is shaken by mysterious earthquakes, a new religion (the Fellowship) is spreading and is replacing the old virtues, and who is th...

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  Jagged Alliance 2

  Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac1999protected4.3/5 Sir-tech Software

  I'm a fan of the original X-COM. I think it's one of the best turn-based tactics games ever released for DOS. Unfortunately, games like X-COM are not many. Jagged Alliance 2 has a similar tactical component: you give turn-based orders to a team of mercenaries, mission after mission. There's no management component (at least not as extensive as in t...

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  Civilization 2

  Windows XP/98/9519964.3/5 MicroProse Software

  Civilization 2, later renamed Sid Meier's Civilization II, is a turn based 4X strategy game developed and published by MicroProse in 1996. The gameplay is similar to the first Civilization, many aspects were improved and new features were introduced: a new isometric perspective, hit points for units, new civilizations, new wonders of the world and ...

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  Dark Reign 2

  Windows XP/98/952000protected4.3/5 Pandemic Studios
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  Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods

  DOSMac1993protected4.3/5 Bullfrog

  Populous 2: Trials of the Olympian Gods is an old sandbox strategy god-game. As the title suggests, the setting is more of less ancient Greek mythology and you're a god (hence the god-game label). Populous 2 is the sequel of the much acclaimed Populous, designed by Peter Molineaux. Populous 2 was developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Ar...

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  Cannon Fodder

  DOS1994protected4.3/5 Sensible Software
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  Micro Machines

  DOS19944.3/5 Codemasters

  Micro Machines is an abandoned racing game developed and released by Codemasters in 1994 based on the Micro Machines toy line. Micro Machines was published for DOS, but also for Amiga, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, NES, SEGA Master System and SNES. Codemasters released a sequel called Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament.

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  Lemmings 2: The Tribes

  DOS19934.3/5 DMA Design

  Lemmings 2: The Tribes is an abandoned puzzle game part of the acclaimed Lemmings series. It was developed by DMA Design and released by Psygnosis in 1993. Lemmings 2: The Tribes runs on DOS but was also published for Acorn, Amiga, Atari ST, Game Boy, Genesis, SNES. 

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  Transport Tycoon Deluxe

  DOS19954.3/5 Chris Sawyer Productions

  Transport Tycoon Deluxe is a business simulation game that puts the player at the head of a transport company to compete against rival companies. The player can build stations, airports, railroads to transport passengers, mail and various goods using trucks, trains and planes. The game became a cult and a few talented fans created some of the best ...

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  Army Men

  Windows XP/98/9519984.3/5 The 3DO Company
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  Uncharted Waters 2: New Horizons

  DOS19954.3/5 KOEI

  Uncharted Waters 2: New Horizons is an abandoned simulation game, sequel of Uncharted Waters, developed and released by KOEI in 1995. The Uncharted Waters series is set in the Age of Discovery and gives the player the freedom to set sail with their ship and go wherever you want exploring, fighting, trading, privateering, etc.

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  Heroes of Might and Magic II

  DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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  SimCity 2000

  DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/951993protected4.2/5 Maxis

  SimCity 2000 is a classic city building simulation, part of the popular SimCity series, developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright. SimCity 2000 is a huge step up from the 2D predecessor SimCity and boasts improvements like: isometric view, underground, water pipes, subways, new buildings like prisons, schools, libraries, museums, etc.

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  Ultima 6: The False Prophet

  DOS1990protected4.2/5 Origin Systems
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  Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

  Windows XP/98/951998protected4.2/5 Pyro Studios
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  Transport Tycoon

  DOS19944.2/5 MicroProse Software

  Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game that puts the player at the head of a transport company to compete against rival companies. The player can build stations, airports, railroads to transport passengers, mail and various goods using trucks, trains and planes. The game became a cult and a few talented fans created some of the best remakes...

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  Dune 2000

  Windows XP/98/9519984.2/5 Westwood Studios

  Dune 2000 is an abandoned science fiction classic real-time strategy game based on the popular Dune franchise. The Dune "universe" took form in the books of science fiction writer Frank Herbert and went on to include movies, TV series, comics, and of course video games. Dune 2000 is one of the finest RTS of its era; it was developed by We...

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  Civilization

  DOSWindows 3.x19914.2/5 MicroProse Software

  Civilization is the critically acclaimed strategy game designed by Sid Meier and Bruce Campbell Shelley that became a staple in 4X turn-based strategy. Civilization was developed by MicroProse Software and released in 1991 for DOS, Windows 3.x, Amiga, Atari ST, Mac, etc. Civilization was followed by sequels, the last one being published recently. T...

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  Deadlock: Planetary Conquest

  Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1996protected4.2/5 Accolade
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  Hooligans: Storm Over Europe

  Windows XP/98/9520024.2/5 DarXabre
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  Jagged Alliance

  DOS1994protected4.2/5 Sir-tech Software
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  Warlords

  DOS19904.2/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
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  Grand Theft Auto 2

  Windows XP/98/9519994.2/5 DMA Design

  Grand Theft Auto 2 is the second chapter in the successful Grand Theft Auto series. GTA 2 is an abandoned top-down action-adventure / driving hybrid game developed by DMA Design and released by Rockstar Games in 1999 for Windows. In GTA 2 you are a wannabe criminal roaming the streets of a fictional city, stealing and driving vehicles while escapin...

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  Mad Mix

  DOS19884.2/5 Topo Soft
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  Rotox

  DOS19914.2/5 Creative Materials
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  Seek and Destroy

  DOS19964.2/5 Safari Software

  Seek and Destroy was a shoot'em up published by the well known Epic Megagames in 1996 that tried to change the usual shoot'em up gameplay for the better. Instead of wave after wave of enemies to shoot down, you are given short missions to accomplish with your helicopter or your tank (yes, you can choose). At first, missions could seem a bit repetit...

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  Heroes of Might and Magic

  DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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  Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games

  DOS1996protected4.2/5 Sir-tech Software
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  Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

  DOS2001protected4.2/5 Troika Games
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  Dune II: The building of a dynasty

  DOS19924.2/5 Westwood Studios

  Dune II, released in 1992, is a pioneering real-time strategy game developed by Westwood Studios. Set in the world of Frank Herbert's Dune, players command noble houses in a battle for control over the planet Arrakis. With base-building, resource management, and tactical combat, the game introduced key elements of the genre and influenced future RT...