Abandonware DOS title

The best modem games

Games supporting modem play can be played by multiple players on PCs connected using... guess what?... a modem. Back in the day, being able to play via modem didn't involve Internet at all.

Most popular modem games

Magic: The Gathering
strategyWindows XP/98/95
Grand Theft Auto
action-adventureDOS, Windows XP/98/95
Dark Reign: The Future of War
strategyWindows XP/98/95

Modem games

  • wacky-wheels-04
    DOS1994protected4.5/5 Apogee Software
  • nfl-pro-league-03
    DOS19894.4/5 Micro Sports
  • civ2-test-of-time-02
    Windows XP/98/951999remake4.4/5 Atari

    Civilization II: Test of Time is an abandoned turn-based strategy game developed by Atari and released by MicroProse Software in 1999 for Windows. Civilization II: Test of Time is a remake of the cult classic Civilization 2, without the involvement of Sid Meier (the creator of the Civilization franchise). Test of Time includes fantasy and science f...

  • tetris-classic-02
    DOSWindows 3.x19924.4/5 Spectrum Holobyte
  • knights-sky-05
    DOS1990protected4.3/5 MicroProse Software
  • cave-wars-01
    DOS19964.3/5
  • moo2-administratoroffer
    DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.3/5 SimTex

    Master of Orion II is a 4X turn-based sci-fi strategy game set in space. Master of Orion 2 gives the player an empire to run by controlling food and production, managing economy and researching new technology. The player can wage war against other races or use spies and diplomacy to achieve victory.

  • heretic-1
    DOS1994protected4.3/5 Raven Software
  • road-rash-win-05
    Windows XP/98/9519964.3/5 Papyrus Design Group

    Road Rash is an abandoned motorcycle racing game developed by Papyrus Design Group and released by Electronic Arts in 1996. Road Rash runs on Windows XP/98/95 but was also published for Amiga, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, 3DO, Game Gear, PlayStation, Saturn, Game Boy. In Road Rash you're a motorcycle racer that needs to win against other racer...

  • quake_002
    DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.3/5 id software

    Quake is a real-time 3D FPS developed by idSoftware and a spiritual successor to the popular Doom series. Quake became very popular and spawned many sequels and fan made mods such as Team Fortress.

  • doom2-5
    DOSWindows XP/98/951994protected4.3/5 id software

    Doom 2 is the sequel to the much acclaimed FPS Doom. Doom 2: Hell on Earth is a horror sci-fi first-person shooter created by id Software, (John Carmack, Sandy Petersen, John Romero) set on a hellish Earth invaded by demons. The player must find his way in 32 levels, shooting down monsters and picking up keys in order to unlock new areas.

  • fatal-racing-03
    DOS19954.3/5 Gremlin Graphics / Gremlin Interactive
  • dark-reign-2-06
    Windows XP/98/952000protected4.3/5 Pandemic Studios
  • screamer-07
    DOS1995protected4.3/5 Milestone
  • grand-prix-2-07
    DOS19954.3/5 MicroProse Software

    Grand Prix 2 is an abandoned Formula 1 racing game designed by Geoff Crammond and published by MicroProse Software in 1995 for DOS. Grand Prix 2 is the sequel to Formula One Grand Prix and was a one-man project (which was uncommon at the time). Grand Prix 2 was essentially an accurate simulation of the 1994 Formula 1 season.

  • populos2-4
    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...

  • virtual-pool-02
    DOS19954.3/5 Celeris
  • 5th-fleet-07
    DOS19944.3/5
  • micromachines-1
    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.

  • transport-tycoon-deluxe-02
    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 ...

  • f22-lightning-2-07
    DOS19964.3/5 NovaLogic
  • witchaven1-06
    DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.3/5 Capstone

    Witchaven is an abandoned fantasy first-person shooter (or "slasher", since you'll wield melee weapons) developed by Capstone and released by IntraCorp in 1995 for DOS and Windows. Witchaven includes RPG elements such as experience and leveling your character but it's primarily an action game with swords and spells.

  • alien-trilogy-03
    DOS19964.3/5 Probe Entertainment
  • army-men-1-01
    Windows XP/98/9519984.3/5 The 3DO Company
  • midtown-madness-02
    Windows XP/98/9519994.3/5 Angel Studios

    Midtown Madness is an abandoned car racing game developed by Angel Studios and released by Microsoft in 1999 for Windows XP/98/95. Midtown Madness gameplay is unique: the setting is the whole (simulated) city of Chicago and the races take place in an open world environment.

  • toshinden-07
    DOS19964.3/5 Tamsoft Corporation
  • pod-gold-03
    Windows XP/98/951997protected4.3/5 UBI Soft
  • jediknight-03
    Windows XP/98/951997protected4.3/5 LucasArts
  • virtua-cop-2-03
    Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5 Sega

    Virtua Cop 2 is an abandoned light gun first-person rail shooter game designed by Yu Suzuki, developed and released by Sega in 1997 for Windows, and also published for Saturn, Dreamcast and PlayStation 2. Virtua Cop 2 is the second title in the Virtua Cop series that became much popular in the arcades at the time.

  • transporttycoon-2
    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...