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Karnov

Karnov – MS-DOS cover art
Karnov is a classic side-scrolling action platformer developed by Data East and originally released in arcades in 1987. The game follows Jinborov Karnovski, a muscular, fire-breathing former circus strongman on a dangerous quest to recover the…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1987
Developer: Data East
Publisher: -

Phantis

Phantis – MS-DOS cover art
Phantis is a science fiction action game released in 1987 for MS-DOS by the Spanish company Dinamic Multimedia, originally known as Dinamic Software. Also released internationally as Game Over II, the game takes players on a dangerous rescue mission…
Genre: Shooter
Release: 1987
Developer: Dinamic Multimedia
Publisher: -

Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper

Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper – MS-DOS cover art
Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper is a sci-fi action platformer developed by Probe Software and originally released in 1987, with an MS-DOS version following later. The game puts players in the role of Trantor, the sole survivor of a devastating…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1987
Developer: Probe Software
Publisher: Go!

Soko-Ban

Soko-Ban – MS-DOS cover art
Soko-Ban, released in 1988 by Spectrum HoloByte, is a classic puzzle game that challenges players with its simple yet highly engaging mechanics. In "Soko-Ban," players take on the role of a warehouse worker tasked with pushing crates onto designated…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1988
Developer: Spectrum HoloByte
Publisher: -

Barbarian

Barbarian – MS-DOS cover art
Barbarian, released in 1988 by Psygnosis, is a brutal action-adventure game set in a savage, mythical world. Players take on the role of a mighty warrior on a perilous quest to defeat an evil sorcerer and reclaim their homeland. The game is renowned…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1988
Developer: Psygnosis
Publisher: -

Dangerous Dave

Dangerous Dave – MS-DOS cover art
Dangerous Dave, released in 1988 by Softdisk, is a classic platformer that challenges players to guide the adventurous Dave through a series of perilous levels filled with traps, enemies, and treasures. Created by John Romero, one of the masterminds…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1988
Developer: John Romero
Publisher: Softdisk

Dungeon Master

Dungeon Master – MS-DOS cover art
Dungeon Master, released in 1988 by FTL Games, is a groundbreaking dungeon-crawling RPG that set the standard for immersive, real-time gameplay in the genre. Players embark on a perilous quest to recover the Firestaff and defeat the evil Lord Chaos,…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1988
Developer: FTL Games
Publisher: -

Tetris

Tetris – MS-DOS cover art
Tetris, released in 1988 by Spectrum Holobyte, is a timeless puzzle game that challenges players to strategically arrange falling tetrominoes to clear rows and earn points. Originally created by Alexey Pajitnov, this version introduced Western…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1988
Developer: Alexey Pajitnov
Publisher: Spectrum HoloByte

Grand Prix Circuit

Grand Prix Circuit – MS-DOS cover art
Grand Prix Circuit, released in 1988 by Accolade, is a Formula One racing simulation that brings the excitement and challenge of professional motorsport to the home computer. Players can choose from three iconic cars of the era—the McLaren Honda…
Genre: Racing
Release: 1988
Developer: Distinctive Software
Publisher: Accolade

Battle Chess

Battle Chess – MS-DOS cover art
Battle Chess, released for MS-DOS in 1988 by Interplay Productions, brought the classic game of chess to life with a unique and entertaining twist. Instead of simple moves on a static board, each piece was represented by a fully animated character,…
Genre: Strategy
Release: 1988
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: -

Starquake

Starquake – MS-DOS cover art
Starquake is a classic sci-fi action platformer released for MS-DOS in 1988 by Bubble Bus Software. Originally created by Stephen Crow, the game places you in the role of BLOB (Bio-Logically Operated Being), a robotic explorer sent deep beneath the…
Genre: Action
Release: 1988
Developer: Bubble Bus Software
Publisher: -

Better Dead Than Alien

Better Dead Than Alien – MS-DOS cover art
Better Dead Than Alien is a fast-paced sci-fi shoot ’em up developed by Oxford Digital Enterprises and released for MS-DOS in 1988. Taking control of a lone spacecraft, the player must fight through relentless waves of alien enemies while navigating…
Genre: Action
Release: 1988
Developer: Oxford Digital Enterprises
Publisher: Electra

The Adventures of Captain Comic

The Adventures of Captain Comic – MS-DOS cover art
The Adventures of Captain Comic is a colorful side-scrolling platform game released for MS-DOS in 1988 and created by Michael Denio. Players take control of Captain Comic, a brave space explorer who travels to the mysterious planet Tambi in search…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1988
Developer: Color Dreams
Publisher: Michael Denio

Carrier Command

Carrier Command – MS-DOS cover art
Carrier Command is a groundbreaking science-fiction strategy and vehicle simulation game developed by Realtime Games Software and originally released in 1988. The player takes command of a highly advanced robotic aircraft carrier and must fight for…
Genre: Simulation
Release: 1988
Developer: Realtime Games
Publisher: Rainbird

RoboCop

RoboCop – MS-DOS cover art
RoboCop is an action-packed MS-DOS game released by Data East in 1988, based on the iconic sci-fi film. Players take control of RoboCop, the heavily armored cybernetic police officer, and fight their way through the crime-ridden streets of Detroit.…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1988
Developer: Data East
Publisher: -

HardBall!

HardBall! – MS-DOS cover art
HardBall! is a classic baseball simulation developed and published by Accolade, released for MS-DOS in 1988. Originally created by Bob Whitehead, the game combines fast-paced arcade-style action with surprisingly detailed baseball strategy. Players…
Genre: Sports
Release: 1988
Developer: Accolade
Publisher: -

F-19 Stealth Fighter

F-19 Stealth Fighter – MS-DOS cover art
F-19 Stealth Fighter is a combat flight simulator developed and published by MicroProse in 1988. Released for MS-DOS, the game puts players in the cockpit of the fictional F-19 stealth aircraft, designed around the then-secret concept of…
Genre: Simulation
Release: 1988
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella

King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella – MS-DOS cover art
King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella is a fantasy adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1988. The story follows Princess Rosella, daughter of King Graham, who must find a magical fruit capable of saving her dying father. Her…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1988
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Solomon's Key

Solomon's Key – MS-DOS cover art
Solomon's Key is a classic puzzle-platform game developed by Tecmo and released for MS-DOS in 1988. Originally introduced as an arcade game in 1986, it combines challenging puzzles, fast-paced action, and magical fantasy elements. Players take…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1988
Developer: Tecmo
Publisher: U.S. Gold

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade – MS-DOS cover art
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure, released in 1989 by Lucasfilm Games, is an adventure game based on the iconic Indiana Jones film of the same name. In this point-and-click adventure, players take on the role of the…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1989
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

SimCity

SimCity – MS-DOS cover art
SimCity, released in 1989 by Maxis, is a groundbreaking city-building simulation game that pioneered the genre and became an instant classic. In "SimCity," players take on the role of a city planner and mayor, tasked with designing, building, and…
Genre: Strategy
Release: 1989
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: -

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Budokan: The Martial Spirit – MS-DOS cover art
Budokan: The Martial Spirit, is a martial arts simulation game released in 1989 by Electronic Arts. The game immerses players in the world of traditional martial arts, offering a unique and authentic experience that emphasizes discipline, skill, and…
Genre: Fighting
Release: 1989
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Face Off!

Face Off! – MS-DOS cover art
Face Off!, released in 1989 by Gamestar, is a classic ice hockey simulation that captures the fast-paced action and strategic depth of the sport. Known for its detailed gameplay and focus on player control, the game offers a highly customizable…
Genre: Sports
Release: 1989
Developer: MindSpan
Publisher: Gamestar

F29 Retaliator

F29 Retaliator – MS-DOS cover art
F29 Retaliator, released in 1989 by Ocean Software, is an advanced flight simulator that puts players in the cockpit of cutting-edge fighter jets during a fictional modern conflict. Players take control of the stealthy F-29 and other futuristic…
Genre: Simulation
Release: 1989
Developer: Digital Image Design
Publisher: Ocean Software