Abandonware DOS title

Multi-direction scrolling games

A multi-directional scroller is a video game in which the action is shown in a top-down or isometric perspective and the player can scroll the screen in any direction (vertical, horizontal, diagonal).

Most popular multi-directional scroller games

Heroes of Might and Magic
strategyDOS, Windows XP/98/95
Sid Meier's SimGolf
sportsWindows XP/98/95
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101: The Airborne Invasion of Normandy

Windows XP/98/951998 Empire Interactive
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A Nightmare on Elm street

DOS1989 Westwood Studios
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A-Train

DOSMac OS1992 Artdink
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Afterlife

DOSWindows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS1996protected LucasArts
Afterlife is a simulation strategy game developed and published by LucasArts. It was released in 1996 for Microsoft Windows and later made available on other platforms. The game was designed by Michael Stemmle and was known for its unique take on the simulation genre.Afterlife puts players in the role of a semi-divine being responsible for developi...
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Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse

DOS1994protected Cyberlore studios
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Alien Breed

DOS1993protected Team 17
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Alien Breed: Tower Assault

DOS1994protected Team 17
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Alien Syndrome

DOS1989 Sega
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All New World of Lemmings

DOS1994 DMA Design
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Alpha Centauri

Windows XP/98/951999protected Firaxis Games
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APB

DOS1989 Atari
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Army Men

Windows XP/98/951998 The 3DO Company
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Army Men 2

Windows XP/98/951998protected The 3DO Company
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Arnie 2

DOS1993 Zeppelin Games
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Arrakis

DOS2000
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Aspar GP Master

DOS1989 Dinamic Multimedia
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Assault Trooper

DOS1997 Webfoot Technologies
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Battle Master

DOS1991 Personal Software Services
Battle Master is a fantasy themed abandoned action-strategy game hybrid (with real-time tactics elements) developed by Personal Software Services. Battle Master was released by Mirrorsoft in 1991 for DOS, Amiga and Atari ST and Genesis.
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Bloodstone: an Epic Dwarven Tale

DOS1993 Mindcraft Software
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Boulder Dash

DOS1984 First Star Software
Boulder Dash is a classic action-puzzle video game that was first released in 1984 by First Star Software. In Boulder Dash, players control a character named Rockford as he digs through caves to collect diamonds while avoiding falling boulders and other hazards. The game is set in a scrolling, grid-based environment, and players must strategic...
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Boulder Dash 2: Rockford's Revenge

DOS1985 First Star Software
Boulder Dash II is the sequel to the original Boulder Dash game. It was released in 1985 and follows the same basic gameplay mechanics as its predecessor while introducing new levels and features.In Boulder Dash II, players once again control the character Rockford as he explores caves, collects diamonds, and avoids various hazards such as falling ...
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Boulder Dash Construction Kit

DOS1987 First Star Software
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Cannon Fodder

DOS1994protected Sensible Software
Cannon Fodder, released by Sensible Software in 1993, is a military-themed action game that cleverly blends strategy with real-time tactics. Players control a small squad of soldiers through various missions, facing enemies and obstacles in a top-down perspective. The game's distinctive style is marked by its dark humor and satirical take on war, m...
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Chagunitzu

DOS1990 Softdisk Publishing
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Civilization 2

Windows XP/98/951996 MicroProse Software
Civilization II is a turn-based strategy game developed by MicroProse and released in 1996. It's the second installment in the "Civilization" series, created by Sid Meier. The game builds upon the concept of its predecessor, Civilization, and expands on its gameplay mechanics, graphics, and depth.In Civilization II, players take on the role of a le...
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Cloud Kingdoms

DOS1990 Logotron
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Clyde's Adventure

DOS1992freeware Moonlite Software
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Clyde's Revenge

DOS1995freeware Moonlite Software
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Command & Conquer

DOS1995freeware Westwood Studios
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert

DOS1996freeware Westwood Studios
Command & Conquer: Red Alert is a real-time strategy (RTS) video game developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive in 1996. It is part of the Command & Conquer series and is set in an alternate history where World War II never occurred, leading to a different global conflict.The success of Red Alert led to several seque...