Abandonware DOS title

Broderbund

Game company profile: Broderbund

Broderbund Software was a prominent American video game and software development company founded in 1980 by Doug and Gary Carlston. Initially focusing on educational software for the Apple II platform, Broderbund later expanded into gaming, becoming known for its innovative and high-quality titles across various genres.

Broderbund's success extended beyond gaming and educational software. The company also published productivity software like the Calendar Creator and Kid Pix, as well as popular creativity tools like Carmen Sandiego's ThinkQuick Challenge and Myst, the latter being developed by Cyan Worlds.

In 1998, Broderbund was acquired by The Learning Company (TLC), a move that eventually led to its dissolution as a separate entity. Many of Broderbund's classic games and software titles remain influential and fondly remembered by gamers and computer users alike, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of video games and software development.

Based in:
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Established in:
1980
Closed in:
1998
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Games by Broderbund

This is a chronological list of games published or developed by Broderbund from 1983 to 1997 on Abandonware DOS for DOS, Windows, Linux or Mac.
lode-runner

Lode Runner

1983DOSMac OSaction
the-ancient-art-of-war

The Ancient Art of War

1984DOSstrategy real-time strategy
brimstone

Brimstone

1985DOSadventure interactive fiction
essex

Essex

1985DOSadventure interactive fiction
mindwheel

Mindwheel

1985DOSadventure interactive fiction
where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

1985DOSadventure puzzle adventure
bank-streek-writer-plus

Bank Streek Writer Plus

1986DOSapplication word processor
breakers

Breakers

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
karateka

Karateka

1986DOSaction beat 'em up
where-in-the-usa-is-carmen-sandiego

Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?

1986DOSadventure trivia / quiz
pc-globe-5

PC Globe 5

1987DOSapplication
superbike-challenge

Superbike Challenge

1987DOSracing racing: motorcycle
the-ancient-art-of-war-at-sea

The Ancient Art of War at Sea

1987DOSstrategy real-time strategy
star-wars

Star Wars

1988DOSshooter space simulation, rail shooter, space combat
where-in-europe-is-carmen-sandiego

Where in Europe is Carmen Sandiego?

1988DOSMac OSadventure trivia / quiz
if-it-moves-shoot-it

If It Moves, Shoot It!

1989DOSshooter shoot 'em up
joan-of-arc

Joan of Arc

1989DOSstrategy turn-based tactics
shufflepuck-caf-egrave

Shufflepuck Cafè

1989DOSMac OSsports unconventional sports
simcity

SimCity

1989DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/95simulationprotected sandbox strategy, city building
the-dark-heart-of-uukrul

The Dark Heart of Uukrul

1989DOSrpg top-down party-based RPG
where-in-time-is-carmen-sandiego

Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?

1989DOSadventure trivia / quiz
wings-of-fury

Wings of Fury

1989DOSshooter shoot 'em up
galleons-of-glory

Galleons of Glory

1990DOSsimulation naval simulation
prince-of-persia

Prince of Persia

1990DOSMac OSaction platform
stunts

Stunts

1990DOSracing racing: car
wolfpack

Wolfpack

1990DOSvehicle simulation submarine simulation
where-in-america-s-past-is-carmen-sandiego

Where in America's Past is Carmen Sandiego?

1991DOSadventure trivia / quiz
where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego-deluxe

Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Deluxe

1992DOSadventure puzzle adventure
prince-of-persia-2-the-shadow-and-the-flame

Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame

1993DOSMac OSaction platform
where-in-space-is-carmen-sandiego-deluxe

Where in Space is Carmen Sandiego? Deluxe

1993DOSadventure trivia / quiz, puzzle adventure
royal-flush-pinball

Royal Flush Pinball

1994DOSaction pinball
the-manhole-cd-rom-masterpiece-edition

The Manhole: CD-ROM Masterpiece Edition

1994Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.xMac OSadventureprotected point and click adventure
the-last-express

The Last Express

1997DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSadventureprotected point and click adventure