Abandonware DOS title

Infocom

Game company profile: Infocom

Infocom was a software company that was a pioneer in the development of interactive fiction, a genre of computer games that emphasizes storytelling and player interaction through text-based commands. The company was founded in 1979 by MIT staff and students, including Tim Anderson, Bruce Daniels, Marc Blank, Dave Lebling, and others. Infocom's games were renowned for their well-crafted narratives, clever puzzles, and sophisticated parser systems.

Infocom is best known for creating the Z-Machine, a virtual machine that allowed their text-based adventure games to run on a wide range of computer platforms without modification. This innovation allowed players on different computers to enjoy the same games, which was a significant advantage during the early days of personal computing when there was a lack of standardization across systems.
Some of Infocom's most popular and critically acclaimed titles include: the Zork Series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Planetfall, A Mind Forever Voyaging, Deadline.

Infocom's games were characterized by their attention to detail, intricate puzzles, and immersive storytelling, which made them stand out in the gaming industry. They were hugely popular during the 1980s, and many fans still hold these games in high regard today.

Despite their success, Infocom faced challenges in the late 1980s, and the rise of graphical gaming eventually led to a decline in the demand for text-based adventures. Infocom was eventually acquired by Activision in 1986, and while the Infocom brand continued for a short time, the company's focus shifted to other types of games. The legacy of Infocom and its contributions to the interactive fiction genre continue to influence game developers and storytellers to this day.

Based in:
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Founded by:
Tim Anderson, Joel Berez, Marc Blank, Mike Broos, Scott Cutler, Stu Galley, Dave Lebling, J. C. R. Licklider, Chris Reeve, Al Vezza
Established in:
1979
Closed in:
1989
Infocom site:
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Games by Infocom

This is a chronological list of games published or developed by Infocom from 1982 to 1992 on Abandonware DOS for DOS, Windows, Linux or Mac.
deadline

Deadline

1982DOSadventure interactive fiction
starcross

Starcross

1982DOSadventure interactive fiction
zork-i-the-great-underground-empire

Zork I: The Great Underground Empire

1982DOSadventure interactive fiction
enchanter

Enchanter

1983DOSadventure interactive fiction
infidel

Infidel

1983DOSadventure interactive fiction
planetfall

Planetfall

1983DOSadventure interactive fiction
suspended

Suspended

1983DOSadventure interactive fiction
the-witness

The Witness

1983DOSadventure interactive fiction
zork-ii-the-wizard-of-frobozz

Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz

1983DOSadventure interactive fiction
cutthroats

Cutthroats

1984DOSadventure interactive fiction
seastalker

Seastalker

1984DOSadventure interactive fiction
sorcerer

Sorcerer

1984DOSadventure interactive fiction
suspect

Suspect

1984DOSadventure interactive fiction
the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1984DOSMac OSadventurefreeware interactive fiction
zork-iii-the-dungeon-master

Zork III: The Dungeon Master

1984DOSadventure interactive fiction
a-mind-forever-voyaging

A Mind Forever Voyaging

1985DOSMac OSadventure interactive fiction
spellbreaker

Spellbreaker

1985DOSadventure interactive fiction
wishbringer

Wishbringer

1985DOSadventure interactive fiction
ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
fooblitzsky

Fooblitzsky

1986DOSstrategy board game
hollywood-hijinx

Hollywood Hijinx

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
leather-goddesses-of-phobos

Leather Goddesses of Phobos

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
moonmist

Moonmist

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
trinity

Trinity

1986DOSadventure interactive fiction
beyond-zork-the-coconut-of-quendor

Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor

1987DOSadventure interactive fiction
border-zone

Border Zone

1987DOSadventure interactive fiction
bureaucracy

Bureaucracy

1987DOSMac OSadventure interactive fiction
nord-and-bert-couldn-t-make-head-or-tail-of-it

Nord and Bert Couldn't Make Head or Tail of It

1987DOSadventure interactive fiction
plundered-hearts

Plundered Hearts

1987DOSMac OSadventure interactive fiction
stationfall

Stationfall

1987DOSadventure interactive fiction
the-lurking-horror

The Lurking Horror

1987DOSadventure interactive fiction
gamma-force-in-pit-of-a-thousand-screams

Gamma Force in Pit of a Thousand Screams

1988DOSadventure visual novel, interactive fiction
lane-mastodon-vs-the-blubbermen

Lane Mastodon vs. the Blubbermen

1988DOSadventure visual novel, interactive fiction
sherlock-the-riddle-of-the-crown-jewels

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels

1988DOSadventure interactive fiction
zork-quest-assault-on-egreth-castle

Zork Quest: Assault on Egreth Castle

1988DOSadventure visual novel, interactive fiction
arthur-the-quest-for-excalibur

Arthur: The Quest for Excalibur

1989DOSadventure interactive fiction
james-clavell-s-shogun

James Clavell's Shogun

1989DOSadventure interactive fiction
journey-the-quest-begins

Journey: The Quest Begins

1989DOSadventure interactive fiction
mines-of-titan

Mines of Titan

1989DOSrpg first-person party-based RPG
zork-quest-the-crystal-of-doom

Zork Quest: The Crystal of Doom

1989DOSadventure visual novel, interactive fiction
zork-zero-the-revenge-of-megaboz

Zork Zero: The Revenge of Megaboz

1989DOSadventure interactive fiction
battletech-the-crescent-hawks-revenge

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawks' Revenge

1990DOSstrategy real-time tactics
circuit-s-edge

Circuit's Edge

1990DOSrpg interactive fiction
leather-goddesses-of-phobos-2

Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2

1992DOSadventure point and click adventure