Abandonware DOS title

MicroProse Software

Game company profile: MicroProse Software

MicroProse Software was a prominent video game publisher and developer that played a significant role in the early days of computer gaming. It was founded in 1982 by Sid Meier and Bill Stealey. MicroProse was known for creating a wide range of simulation and strategy games, often focusing on military, aviation, and historical themes.
One of their most famous titles is Sid Meier's Civilization a highly influential turn-based strategy game that allowed players to build and manage civilizations throughout history. The game's success contributed significantly to the company's reputation.

MicroProse developed and published a variety of other well-received games, including flight simulators like F-15 Strike Eagle and Gunship as well as other strategy games like Railroad Tycoon and Pirates!

In the late 1990s, MicroProse faced financial difficulties and underwent various changes, including acquisitions by other companies. The original MicroProse brand eventually faded, but its legacy and impact on the gaming world remain significant.

Based in:
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Founded by:
Sid Meier, Bill Stealey
Established in:
1982
Closed in:
2003



Games by MicroProse Software

This is a chronological list of games published or developed by MicroProse Software from 1985 to 2002 on Abandonware DOS for DOS, Windows, Linux or Mac.
crusade-in-europe

Crusade in Europe

1985DOSstrategy wargame, turn-based tactics
decision-in-the-desert

Decision in the Desert

1985DOSstrategy wargame, turn-based tactics
f-15-strike-eagle

F-15 Strike Eagle

1985DOSvehicle simulation flight simulation
silent-service

Silent Service

1985DOSMacvehicle simulationprotected submarine simulation
solo-flight

Solo Flight

1985DOSvehicle simulation civilian flight simulation, flight simulation
conflict-in-vietnam

Conflict in Vietnam

1986DOSstrategy wargame, turn-based tactics
gunship

Gunship

1986DOSvehicle simulation helicopter simulation, flight simulation
sid-meier-s-pirates

Sid Meier's Pirates!

1987DOSsimulationprotected
airborne-ranger

Airborne Ranger

1988DOSshooter shoot 'em up
f-19-stealth-fighter

F-19 Stealth Fighter

1988DOSvehicle simulationprotected flight simulation
microprose-soccer

MicroProse Soccer

1988DOSsportsprotected soccer
f-15-strike-eagle-ii

F-15 Strike Eagle II

1989DOSvehicle simulation flight simulation
red-storm-rising

Red Storm Rising

1989DOSvehicle simulation submarine simulation
sword-of-the-samurai

Sword of the Samurai

1989DOSstrategyprotected
knights-of-the-sky

Knights of the Sky

1990DOSvehicle simulationprotected flight simulation
lightspeed

Lightspeed

1990DOSsimulation space simulation, space combat
railroad-tycoon

Railroad Tycoon

1990DOSMacsimulationfreeware business simulation, traffic and transportation
sid-meier-s-covert-action

Sid Meier's Covert Action

1990DOSsimulationprotected political simulation
silent-service-2

Silent Service 2

1990DOSMacvehicle simulationprotected submarine simulation
the-punisher

The Punisher

1990DOSaction racing: unusual vehicles
civilization

Civilization

1991DOSWindows 3.xMacstrategy 4x
formula-1-grand-prix

Formula 1 Grand Prix

1991DOSracing racing: car, racing: Formula 1
gunship-2000

Gunship 2000

1991DOSvehicle simulation helicopter simulation, flight simulation
night-hawk-f-117a-stealth-fighter

Night Hawk: F-117A Stealth Fighter

1991DOSvehicle simulationprotected flight simulation
troika

Troika

1991DOSpuzzle
twilight-2000

Twilight 2000

1991DOSstrategy board game, real-time tactics, wargame
atac-the-secret-war-against-drugs

ATAC: The Secret War Against Drugs

1992DOSvehicle simulation flight simulation
b-17-flying-fortress

B-17 Flying Fortress

1992DOSvehicle simulation flight simulation
challenge-of-the-five-realms

Challenge of the Five Realms

1992DOSrpgprotected sandbox RPG, top-down party-based RPG
darklands

Darklands

1992DOSLinuxWindows XP/98/95Macrpgprotected sandbox RPG
f-15-strike-eagle-iii

F-15 Strike Eagle III

1992DOSvehicle simulation flight simulation
global-conquest

Global Conquest

1992DOSstrategy board game
rex-nebular-and-the-cosmic-gender-bender

Rex Nebular and the cosmic gender-bender

1992DOSadventureprotected point and click adventure
the-ancient-art-of-war-in-the-skies

The Ancient Art of War in the Skies

1992DOSstrategy real-time strategy, shoot 'em up
bloodnet

BloodNet

1993DOSadventureprotected point and click adventure
dogfight-80-years-of-aerial-warfare

Dogfight: 80 Years of Aerial Warfare

1993DOSvehicle simulation flight simulation
fields-of-glory

Fields of Glory

1993DOSstrategyprotected real-time tactics, wargame, board game
master-of-orion

Master of Orion

1993DOSstrategyprotected 4x
pirates-gold

Pirates! Gold

1993DOSWindows 3.xMacsimulationprotected life simulation
railroad-tycoon-deluxe

Railroad Tycoon Deluxe

1993DOSsimulation business simulation, traffic and transportation
return-of-the-phantom

Return of the Phantom

1993DOSadventureprotected point and click adventure
the-legacy-realm-of-terror

The Legacy: Realm of Terror

1993DOSLinuxMacrpgprotected
1942-the-pacific-air-war

1942: The Pacific Air War

1994DOSvehicle simulationprotected flight simulation
colonization

Colonization

1994DOSWindows 3.xLinuxMacstrategyprotected 4x
dragonsphere

Dragonsphere

1994DOSadventureprotected point and click adventure
fleet-defender

Fleet Defender

1994DOSvehicle simulationprotected flight simulation
master-of-magic

Master of Magic

1994DOSWindows XP/98/95strategyprotected kingdom simulation, 4x
pizza-tycoon

Pizza Tycoon

1994Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMacsimulationprotected business simulation
transport-tycoon

Transport Tycoon

1994DOSsimulation sandbox strategy, traffic and transportation, business simulation
x-com-ufo-defense

X-COM: Ufo Defense

1994DOSstrategyprotected turn-based tactics
grand-prix-2

Grand Prix 2

1995DOSracing racing: car, racing: Formula 1
machiavelli-the-prince

Machiavelli the Prince

1995DOSsimulationprotected kingdom simulation, business simulation
transport-tycoon-deluxe

Transport Tycoon Deluxe

1995DOSsimulation sandbox strategy, traffic and transportation, business simulation
x-com-terror-from-the-deep

X-COM: Terror from the Deep

1995DOSstrategyprotected turn-based tactics
zeppelin-giants-of-the-sky

Zeppelin: Giants of the Sky

1995DOSsimulation business simulation
civilization-2

Civilization 2

1996Windows XP/98/95strategy 4x
master-of-orion-2-battle-at-antares

Master of Orion 2: Battle at Antares

1996DOSWindows XP/98/95strategyprotected 4x
magic-the-gathering

Magic: The Gathering

1997Windows XP/98/95strategy cards
x-com-apocalypse

X-COM: Apocalypse

1997DOSWindows XP/98/95strategyprotected turn-based tactics
nightlong-union-city-conspiracy

Nightlong: Union City Conspiracy

1998Windows XP/98/95adventure point and click adventure
civilization-ii-test-of-time

Civilization II: Test of Time

1999Windows XP/98/95strategy 4x
star-trek-birth-of-the-federation

Star Trek: Birth of the Federation

1999Windows XP/98/95strategy 4x
x-com-alliance

X-COM: Alliance

2002Windows XP/98/95shootercanceled first-person shooter