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Stunts

Stunts
Stunts, released in 1990 by Broderbund, is a groundbreaking racing game that lets players experience high-speed thrills on insane stunt tracks. Known for its innovative gameplay and freedom of creativity, Stunts allows players to race against the clo...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1990
Developer: Distinctive Software
Publisher: Broderbund

Ski or Die

Ski or Die
Ski or Die, released in 1990 by Electronic Arts, is a high-energy sports game that brings the thrill of extreme winter sports to life. Packed with humor and adrenaline-pumping action, the game offers players a variety of quirky and challenging events...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1990
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

North & South

North & South
North & South, released in 1989 by Infogrames, is a unique blend of strategy and action that brings the American Civil War to life with a mix of humor and historical themes. Based on the popular French-Belgian comic series Les Tuniques Bleues, the ga...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1990
Developer: Infogrames
Publisher: -

Loom

Loom
Loom, released in 1990 by Lucasfilm Games, is a unique and atmospheric point-and-click adventure game set in a mystical, fantasy world. The game tells the story of Bobbin Threadbare, a young Weaver who discovers that his guild's elders have been tran...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1990
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

The Secret of Monkey Island

The Secret of Monkey Island
The Secret of Monkey Island, released in 1990 by Lucasfilm Games, is a seminal point-and-click adventure game that has become one of the most beloved titles in gaming history. Set in a whimsical and humorous pirate-themed world, the game follows the ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1990
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia, released in 1990 by Broderbund, is a groundbreaking action-platformer that set new standards for fluid animation and cinematic gameplay. Set in an exotic, ancient Persian setting, the game follows the story of an unnamed prince who ...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1990
Developer: Broderbund
Publisher: -

Millennium: Return to Earth

Millennium: Return to Earth
Millennium: Return to Earth is a 1989 MS-DOS strategy and resource management game developed by Software Studios and published by Electric Dreams Software. Set in a distant, post-apocalyptic future, it places the player in command of humanity’s last ...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1989
Developer: Ian Bird
Publisher: Electric Dreams

Gauntlet II

Gauntlet II
Gauntlet II is a classic arcade-style dungeon crawler developed by Atari Games and released for MS-DOS in 1989. As a sequel to the original hit, it expands on the fast-paced, top-down action that made its predecessor so popular. Players choose from f...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1989
Developer: Atari Games
Publisher: -

Xenon 2: Megablast

Xenon 2: Megablast
Xenon 2: Megablast, released in 1989 by The Bitmap Brothers, is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up that combines fast-paced arcade action with striking audiovisual style. Players pilot a heavily armed spacecraft through a series of alien-infested en...
Genre: SHOOTER
Release: 1989
Developer: The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher: Image Works

MechWarrior

MechWarrior
MechWarrior, released in 1989 by Dynamix, is a first-person mech combat simulator set in the BattleTech universe. Players assume the role of a mercenary commander whose family has been betrayed and destroyed by a rival noble house. To uncover the tru...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1989
Developer: Dynamix
Publisher: Activision

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders

Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, released in 1989 by Lucasfilm Games, is a comedic point-and-click adventure that follows tabloid reporter Zak McKracken on a bizarre quest to save humanity. The plot begins with Zak stumbling upon an alien con...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1989
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Future Wars

Future Wars
Future Wars, released in 1989 by Delphine Software, is a cinematic point-and-click adventure that blends science fiction with time travel. Players assume the role of a humble janitor who unexpectedly stumbles upon an alien conspiracy threatening huma...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1989
Developer: Delphine Software
Publisher: -

Maniac Mansion

Maniac Mansion
Maniac Mansion is a groundbreaking point-and-click adventure game that set the standard for the genre. Developed by Lucasfilm Games (later LucasArts), it follows a group of teenagers who must infiltrate the eerie Edison mansion to rescue their kidnap...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1989
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Operation Wolf

Operation Wolf
Operation Wolf, released in 1989 by Taito, is a fast-paced, side-scrolling rail shooter that brings the intensity of the arcade original to the home computer. As a lone special forces operative, players are dropped into enemy territory on a one-man m...
Genre: SHOOTER
Release: 1989
Developer: Taito
Publisher: -

Populous

Populous
Populous, released in 1989 by Bullfrog Productions, is a groundbreaking real-time strategy game that pioneered the “god game” genre. As a deity, players wield divine powers to guide and protect their followers while shaping the landscape and waging s...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1989
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Rick Dangerous

Rick Dangerous
Rick Dangerous, released in 1989 by Core Design, is a classic action-platformer that pays homage to Indiana Jones-style adventure and exploration. Players take on the role of Rick Dangerous, a daring British secret agent, as he embarks on a perilous ...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1989
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Firebird Software

Hole-In-One Miniature Golf

Hole-In-One Miniature Golf
Hole-In-One Miniature Golf, released in 1989 by DigiTek Software, is a fun and accessible miniature golf simulation that brings the charm of the mini-golf course to the computer screen. Designed with simple yet engaging gameplay, the game offers play...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1989
Developer: DigiTek Software
Publisher: -

The Colonel's Bequest

The Colonel's Bequest
The Colonel's Bequest, released in 1989 by Sierra On-Line, is a mystery-adventure game that plunges players into a thrilling whodunit set in the 1920s. As Laura Bow, an inquisitive young journalist, players are invited to a secluded Louisiana mansion...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1989
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Golden Axe

Golden Axe
Golden Axe, released in 1989 by Sega, is a classic side-scrolling beat-’em-up set in a mythical fantasy world. Players choose from three distinct heroes—a barbarian, a valkyrie, and a dwarf—each seeking vengeance against the evil Death Adder, who has...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1989
Developer: Sega
Publisher: -

F29 Retaliator

F29 Retaliator
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 aircr...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1989
Developer: Digital Image Design
Publisher: Ocean Software

Face Off!

Face Off!
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 hocke...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1989
Developer: MindSpan
Publisher: Gamestar

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Budokan: The Martial Spirit
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: -