Abandonware DOS title

Apogee Software

Game company profile: Apogee Software

Apogee Software was a prominent video game development and publishing company that played a significant role in the early history of the PC gaming industry. Founded in 1987 by Scott Miller and George Broussard, Apogee is perhaps best known for pioneering the concept of shareware distribution for video games. Shareware allowed players to download and play a portion of a game for free, with the option to purchase the full game if they enjoyed the experience.

Apogee gained recognition with titles like Commander Keen, a series of side-scrolling platform games released in the early 1990s, and the Duke Nukem series, which transitioned from 2D platformers to 3D first-person shooters. However, Apogee is perhaps most renowned for its role in the development and distribution of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, two of the most influential games in the first-person shooter genre. Apogee's shareware distribution model was instrumental in bringing these games to a wide audience and establishing them as iconic titles.

In the late 1990s, Apogee underwent a transformation and rebranding, becoming 3D Realms. Over the years, 3D Realms remained involved in game development and publishing, releasing various titles across different genres. The company also maintained a strong nostalgic connection with gamers who grew up playing their early shareware titles.

Based in:
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Founded by:
Scott Miller and George Broussard
Established in:
1987
Closed in:
1996
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Games by Apogee Software

This is a chronological list of games published or developed by Apogee Software from 1986 to 1996 on Abandonware DOS for DOS, Windows, Linux or Mac.
beyond-the-titanic

Beyond the Titanic

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
supernova

Supernova

1987DOSadventurefreeware interactive fiction
kingdom-of-kroz

Kingdom of Kroz

1988DOSactionfreeware maze
caverns-of-kroz-2

Caverns of Kroz 2

1989DOSaction maze
caverns-of-kroz

Caverns of Kroz

1989DOSactionfreeware maze
caves-of-thor

Caves of Thor

1989DOSaction-adventure maze
dungeons-of-kroz-2

Dungeons of Kroz 2

1989DOSaction maze
dungeons-of-kroz

Dungeons of Kroz

1989DOSactionfreeware maze
meteors

Meteors

1989DOSshooter shoot 'em up
commander-keen-1-marooned-on-mars

Commander Keen 1: Marooned on Mars

1990DOSaction platform
commander-keen-2-the-earth-explodes

Commander Keen 2: The Earth Explodes

1990DOSactionprotected platform
commander-keen-3-keen-must-die

Commander Keen 3: Keen Must Die!

1990DOSactionprotected platform
kingdom-of-kroz-2

Kingdom of Kroz 2

1990DOSaction maze
lost-adventures-of-kroz

Lost Adventures of Kroz

1990DOSactionfreeware maze
pharaoh-s-tomb

Pharaoh's Tomb

1990DOSaction
return-to-kroz

Return to Kroz

1990DOSactionfreeware maze
temple-of-kroz

Temple of Kroz

1990DOSactionfreeware maze
the-final-crusade-of-kroz

The Final Crusade of Kroz

1990DOSactionfreeware maze
arctic-adventure

Arctic Adventure

1991DOSaction platform
commander-keen-4-secret-of-the-oracle

Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle

1991DOSactionprotected platform
commander-keen-5-the-armageddon-machine

Commander Keen 5: The Armageddon Machine

1991DOSactionprotected platform
crystal-caves

Crystal Caves

1991DOSactionprotected platform
dark-ages-volume-i-prince-of-destiny

Dark Ages Volume I - Prince of Destiny

1991DOSactionfreeware platform
dark-ages-volume-ii-the-undead-kingdom

Dark Ages Volume II - The Undead Kingdom

1991DOSactionfreeware platform
dark-ages-volume-iii-dungeons-of-doom

Dark Ages Volume III - Dungeons of Doom

1991DOSactionfreeware platform
duke-nukem

Duke Nukem

1991DOSaction platform, run and gun
jumpman-lives

Jumpman Lives!

1991DOSaction platform
monuments-of-mars

Monuments of Mars

1991DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSactionfreeware platform, metroidvania
paganitzu

Paganitzu

1991DOSpuzzleprotected action puzzle, sokoban
cosmo-s-cosmic-adventures

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventures

1992DOSactionprotected platform
secret-agent

Secret Agent

1992DOSactionprotected platform
wolfenstein-3d

Wolfenstein 3D

1992DOSMac OSshooterprotected first-person shooter
bio-menace-episode-1-dr-mangle-s-lab

Bio Menace Episode 1: Dr. Mangle's Lab

1993DOSactionfreeware platform, run and gun
bio-menace-episode-2-the-hidden-lab

Bio Menace Episode 2: The Hidden Lab

1993DOSactionfreeware platform, run and gun
bio-menace-episode-3-master-cain

Bio Menace Episode 3: Master Cain

1993DOSactionfreeware platform, run and gun
blake-stone-1-aliens-of-gold

Blake Stone 1: Aliens of Gold

1993DOSshooterprotected first-person shooter
duke-nukem-2

Duke Nukem 2

1993DOSaction platform, run and gun
halloween-harry

Halloween Harry

1993DOSshooterfreeware run and gun, platform
major-stryker

Major Stryker

1993DOSWindows XP/98/95shooterfreeware shoot 'em up
monster-bash

Monster Bash

1993DOSactionprotected platform
blake-stone-2-planet-strike

Blake Stone 2: Planet Strike

1994DOSshooterprotected first-person shooter
boppin

Boppin

1994DOSpuzzlefreeware tile-matching
hocus-pocus

Hocus Pocus

1994DOSactionprotected platform
raptor-call-of-the-shadows

Raptor: Call of the Shadows

1994DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSshooterprotected shoot 'em up
rise-of-the-triad-dark-war

Rise of the Triad: Dark War

1994DOSshooterprotected first-person shooter
wacky-wheels

Wacky Wheels

1994DOSracingprotected racing: car, racing: unusual vehicles
realms-of-chaos

Realms of Chaos

1995DOSMac OSLinuxactionprotected platform
death-rally

Death Rally

1996DOSracingfreeware racing: car, vehicular combat
stargunner

Stargunner

1996DOSshooter shoot 'em up
xenophage-alien-bloodsport

Xenophage: Alien BloodSport

1996DOSactionfreeware fighting