Abandonware DOS title

Abandonware action games sorted by year, newest first

Action video games are a genre of video games that emphasize physical challenges, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. These games typically involve fast-paced gameplay, where players control a character who must navigate through a dynamic environment filled with obstacles, enemies, and other challenges. The primary focus is on the player's ability to react quickly and make split-second decisions.

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bagman-remake-01

Bagman

Windows2013freewareremake3.9/5 platform
super-mario-fusion-revival-02

Super Mario Fusion: Revival

Windows2011freewareremake4/5 platform
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...
way-exploding-fist-03

The Way of the Exploding Fist PC

Windows2008freewareremake4/5 fighting
finders-keepers-03

Finders Keepers

Windows2007remake3/5 platform
Finders Keepers is an abandoned free platformer game with a medieval setting. It's a remake of the original Finders Keepers, developed by David Jones and released by Mastertronic in 1985 for a number of 8 bit platforms (C64, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Amstrad CPC).
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 run and gun, platform
pijamarama-01

Pyjamarama

Windows2004remake3.4/5 platform
auf-wiedersen-monty-rem-01

Auf Wiedersehen Monty

Windows XP/98/952001remake4/5 platform
mario-and-luigi-03

Mario and Luigi

DOS2001remake4.1/5 platform
castle-malvado-02

The Castle of Dr. Malvado

DOS20013.7/5 platform
ultra-mortal-kombat-03

Ultra Mortal Kombat Vendetta

Windows XP/98/952001freeware3.8/5 fighting
extreme-shopper-02

Extreme Shopper

Windows 3.x20002.5/5 platform
galpanix-07

Gal Pani X

Windows XP/98/952000freewareNSFW4.1/5
Gal Pani X is an action-puzzle game reminiscent of the classic arcade Qix, developed by D2 and released in 2000 for Windows. Gal Pani X is an adult-themed Doujin game: it was made by fans and wasn't for profit.
capman-01

Cap Man

Windows XP/98/9519993.7/5 maze
jet-set-willy-remake-02

Jet Set Willy remake

DOS1999freewareremake3.6/5 platform
typing-of-the-dead-02

The Typing of the Dead

Windows XP/98/9519993.6/5 word puzzle, action puzzle
The Typing of the Dead is a unique video game that is essentially a typing version of the classic rail shooter arcade game The House of the Dead. It was first released in 1999 as an arcade machine and later for other platforms.In The Typing of the Dead, players use a keyboard to eliminate oncoming waves of zombies and other creatures by typing word...
dxball2-04

DX-Ball 2

Windows XP/98/951998freeware4.4/5 block breaker, action puzzle
jump-and-bump-02

Jump 'n Bump

DOS1998freeware3.6/5 platform
pharaos-curse-01

Pharoah's Curse

Windows 3.x1998remake3.8/5 platform
wizard-of-wor-98-03

Wizard of Wor 98

DOS1998remake3.8/5 maze
atomic-bomberman-03

Atomic Bomberman

Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5 maze
dilbert-desktop-games-04

Dilbert's Desktop Games

Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5
hercules-05

Hercules

Windows XP/98/951997protected3.9/5 platform
luckylukewin-04

Lucky Luke

Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5 platform
mageslayer-07

Mageslayer

Windows XP/98/9519974.1/5 maze
manic-miner-02

Manic Miner remake

DOS1997remake3.8/5 platform
pcbert-02

PC*Bert

DOS1997freeware3.8/5
xmen-children-atom-02

X-Men: Children of the Atom

DOS1997demo4.1/5 fighting
X-Men: Children of the Atom is a fighting video game developed by Capcom and released in arcades in 1994. The game features characters from Marvel Comics' X-Men series, including popular mutants like Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Magneto, among others.The gameplay follows traditional fighting game mechanics, with players selecting a character and ...
asterix-obelix-08

Asterix and Obelix

DOS19964.2/5 platform
toshinden-07

Battle Arena Toshinden

DOS19964.2/5 fighting
Battle Arena Toshinden was the first game in the Toshinden series and was originally released for the Sony PlayStation in 1995 and later for DOS. Battle Arena Toshinden introduced 3D graphics to the fighting game genre, allowing characters to move in a three-dimensional space.The game featured a diverse roster of eight playable characters, eac...