Abandonware DOS title

The most popular remake games

Games developed for DOS and other defunct home computers (or Personal Computers) date back to the 80s of the past century. This means they are old and it's diffucult to make them run on modern systems. Graphics, user experience and sound made huge leaps forward over the years, but somehow these old games managed to be remembered by me, you and someone crazy enough to put a lot of effort into remake them.
Some of these old games have been remade from scratch to varying degrees of faithfulness, whether by the hands of big gaming companies, indie developers or simply by individuals who had enough free time and coding skills.

Most popular remake games

Super Mariio Bros
actionDOS
Mario and Luigi
actionDOS
Tempest 2000
shooterDOS
super-mario-bros-03

Super Mariio Bros

DOS1994remake4.2/5
mario-and-luigi-03

Mario and Luigi

DOS2001remake4.1/5
tempest-2000-03

Tempest 2000

DOS1996remake4.2/5 Atari
Tempest 2000 is a video game developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari Corporation. It was released in 1994 for DOS, Mac, the Atari Jaguar console, etc. Tempest 2000 is an enhanced remake of the original Tempest, which was released in arcades in 1981.In Tempest 2000, players control a claw-shaped ship that moves around the edges of geometric sh...
civ2-test-of-time-02

Civilization II: Test of Time

Windows XP/98/951999remake4.3/5 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...
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Porntris

DOS1993remakeNSFW4/5 Image-Line Software
space-invaders-clone-1

Space Invaders

DOS1995remake4/5
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Super Mario Fusion: Revival

Windows2011freewareremake4/5
Super Mario Fusion: Revival is a freeware fan-made game project that aims to combine elements from various classic video games, primarily the Super Mario series and the Sonic the Hedgehog series, into a single game. It's essentially a crossover fan game where players can experience levels and gameplay mechanics inspired by both franchises. The...
xonix-1

Xonix

DOS1984remake4.1/5
packman-1

Pack-Man

DOS1983remake3.4/5 Magicom Multimedia
bananoid-1

Bananoid

DOS1991freewareremake3.7/5 Banana Development
river-raid-remake-01

River Raid

DOS1995freewareremake4.1/5
aldosadventure-1

Aldo's Adventure

DOS1987remake3.8/5
giana-3

The Great Giana Sisters

DOS1987remake4/5
The Great Giana Sisters is a platform video game developed by Time Warp Productions and published by Rainbow Arts. It was originally released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and other platforms, and later unofficially ported to MS-DOS.The game follows the adventures of two sisters, Giana and Maria, as they journey through a dream world filled with var...
lemonade-tycoon-02

Lemonade Tycoon

Windows XP/98/95Windows2002remakedemo4.4/5 Hexacto Games
Lemonade Tycoon is a business simulation game that allows players to run their own virtual lemonade stand and try to turn it into a successful and profitable business. The game typically involves setting prices, managing inventory, adjusting recipes, and dealing with factors like weather and customer satisfaction.The objective of Lemonade Tycoon is...
kings-quest-3-03

King's Quest III Redux: To Heir is Human

WindowsMac2011freewareremake3.7/5 AGD Interactive
space-invaders-2001-02

Space Invaders 2001

Windows XP/98/952001remake3.5/5
templeapshai-4

Temple of Apshai Trilogy

DOS19853.5/5 Epyx
The Temple of Apshai Trilogy is a series of classic role-playing games developed by Automated Simulations (later known as Epyx) in the late 1970s and early 1980s. These games were among the earliest examples of computer-based RPGs and were influential in shaping the genre.The "Temple of Apshai Trilogy" was notable for its depth of gameplay and intr...
astrofire-3

Astro Fire

DOS1994freewareremake3.8/5 ORT Software
jumpman-lives-03

Jumpman Lives!

DOS1991remake4/5 Apogee Software
ghostbusters-remake-04

Ghostbusters

DOS2006remake4/5
Ghostbusters is a abandoned action game based on the 80s hit movie Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters was released in 2006 as a remake of the game of the same name developed by Activision in 1984 for a number of platforms including C64, Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum.
gng-remake-02

Ghosts 'n Goblins remake

Windows2004freewareremake4.1/5
mario-bros-vga-02

Mario Bros VGA

DOS1990remake3.9/5
Mario Bros VGA is a fan made remake of the original Mario Bros by Nintendo, the game that popularized the character of Mario, the Italian plumber that first appeared in Donkey Kong. Mario Bros VGA is a fixed-screen platform arcade game that truly shines when played in co-op with a friend.
jbird-4

J-Bird

DOS1983remake4.1/5 Orion Software
xenon-2000-05

Xenon 2000: Project PCF

Windows XP/98/952000remake4.1/5 Bitmap Brothers
Xenon 2000: Project PCF is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up video game and originally released in 2000. It is a sequel to the earlier game "Xenon 2: Megablast," which was developed by The Bitmap Brothers and released in 1989.In Xenon 2000, players control a spaceship and engage in fast-paced shooting action as they face off against waves of enemy ...
jet-set-willy-remake-02

Jet Set Willy remake

DOS1999freewareremake3.6/5
champkong-1

CHAMP Kong

DOS1996remake4/5 ChamProgramming corp.
spacecommanders-1

Space Commanders

DOS1983remake3.8/5 Columbia Data Products
pacpc-04

Pac PC

DOS1995freewareremake4.1/5
champ-asteroids-01

CHAMP Asteroids

DOS1997remake3.9/5 ChamProgramming corp.
maniac-mansion-deluxe-05

Maniac Mansion Deluxe

Windows2004freewareremake3.8/5 LucasFan Games
Maniac Mansion Deluxe is the unofficial sequel to the acclaimed point & click adventure game released by LucasFilm in 1987. Maniac Mansion Deluxe it's a fan-made adventure developed by LucasFans Games and released in 2004 and it's a complete remake of Maniac Mansion in every aspect, developed using the Adventure Game Studio engine.