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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: -

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: -

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

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

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: -

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

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: -

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: -

Death Sword

Death Sword – MS-DOS cover art
Death Sword is a brutal fantasy fighting game released for MS-DOS by Palace Software in 1987. Players take control of a powerful barbarian warrior and battle a series of deadly opponents in one-on-one combat, using swords, kicks, and carefully timed…
Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1987
Developer: Palace Software
Publisher: Epyx

Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor

Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor – MS-DOS cover art
Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor is a 1987 MS-DOS interactive fiction adventure from Infocom, set in the strange and witty fantasy world of Zork. As the magic of Quendor fades, the legendary Coconut of Quendor has fallen into dangerous hands, and…
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1987
Developer: Infocom
Publisher: -

The Sentinel

The Sentinel – MS-DOS cover art
The Sentinel is a pioneering puzzle game developed by Geoff Crammond and published by Firebird Software in 1987, later ported to MS-DOS. It stands out for its highly unusual concept and minimalist presentation, combining strategic planning with a…
Genre: PUZZLE
Release: 1987
Developer: Geoff Crammond
Publisher: Firebird Software

The Last Ninja

The Last Ninja – MS-DOS cover art
The Last Ninja is an action-adventure game developed by System 3 and released for MS-DOS in 1987. Set in a mythical version of feudal Japan, it follows the journey of Armakuni, the last surviving ninja of his clan, who seeks revenge against the evil…
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1987
Developer: System 3
Publisher: Activision

King's Quest III

King's Quest III – MS-DOS cover art
King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human is a classic graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1986. Unlike the previous games in the series, the story initially moves away from the kingdom of Daventry and follows a young man…
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1986
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Space Quest I

Space Quest I – MS-DOS cover art
Space Quest: Chapter I – The Sarien Encounter is a classic science-fiction adventure game released for MS-DOS by Sierra On-Line in 1986. Players take on the role of Roger Wilco, an ordinary janitor aboard the spaceship Arcada, who unexpectedly…
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1986
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Arkanoid

Arkanoid – MS-DOS cover art
Arkanoid is a classic arcade-style brick-breaking game developed by Taito and released for MS-DOS in 1986. A spiritual successor to Breakout, the game puts players in control of the "Vaus," a small paddle-like spacecraft tasked with destroying rows…
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1986
Developer: Taito
Publisher: -

Defender of the Crown

Defender of the Crown – MS-DOS cover art
Defender of the Crown, released in 1986 by Cinemaware, is a visually striking strategy game set in the turbulent era of medieval England. Combining turn-based strategy, action, and cinematic storytelling, players assume the role of a Saxon noble…
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1986
Developer: Cinemaware
Publisher: -

King's Quest II

King's Quest II – MS-DOS cover art
King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne is a classic fantasy adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1985. Designed by Roberta Williams as the second installment in the legendary King's Quest series, the game once again puts…
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1985
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Winter Games

Winter Games – MS-DOS cover art
Winter Games is a winter sports game released by Epyx in 1985 as part of its popular series of multi-event sports titles. Inspired by the Winter Olympics, the game lets players represent a country and compete for medals across a variety of snowy and…
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1985
Developer: Epyx
Publisher: U.S. Gold

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar – MS-DOS cover art
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar is a landmark fantasy role-playing game released by Origin Systems for MS-DOS in 1985. Set in the realm of Britannia, it moves beyond the traditional quest to defeat a single evil villain and instead challenges the…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1985
Developer: Origin Systems
Publisher: -

The Bard's Tale

The Bard's Tale – MS-DOS cover art
The Bard’s Tale (1985) for MS-DOS, developed and published by Interplay Productions, is a landmark fantasy role-playing game that helped define the golden age of computer RPGs. Set in the icy city of Skara Brae, the game casts players as a party of…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1985
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Karateka

Karateka – MS-DOS cover art
Karateka (1984) is a classic side-scrolling martial arts game developed by Jordan Mechner and published by Brøderbund for MS-DOS and other platforms. Renowned for its cinematic presentation and fluid rotoscoped animation, Karateka was one of the…
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1984
Developer: Jordan Mechner
Publisher: Broderbund