Classic MS-DOS Adventure Games

Adventure games defined MS-DOS gaming for an entire generation. LucasArts and Sierra On-Line turned the genre into an art form with classics like The Secret of Monkey Island, King's Quest, Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry and Gabriel Knight. These point-and-click (and often text-parser) experiences placed storytelling, puzzle-solving and atmosphere above everything else. Many of the best DOS adventure games remain unsurpassed for their wit, writing and world-building — a true golden age for interactive fiction on the PC.

Games in the "adventure" genre (recently added)

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Gobliiins
Gobliiins
Gobliiins (1991) is a puzzle-adventure game developed and published by the French studio Coktel Vision for MS-DOS. It is the first entry in the well-known Gobliiins series and stands out for its unusual spelling, stylized visuals, and focus on multi-...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1991
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

7 dní a 7 nocí
7 dní a 7 nocí
7 Days and 7 Nights is a distinctive MS-DOS adventure released in 1994 by Pterodon Software, offering players a dark, atmospheric journey through a mysterious and unforgiving world. Built on a foundation of exploration and puzzle-solving, the game ch...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1994
Developer: Pterodon Software
Publisher: Vochozka Trading

Tajemství Oslího ostrova
Tajemství Oslího ostrova
Tajemství Oslího ostrova is a charming and distinctly offbeat adventure game released in 1994 for MS-DOS by the Czech company Vochozka Trading. Set on a mysterious island shrouded in secrets, the game invites players into a quirky narrative filled wi...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1994
Developer: Vochozka Trading
Publisher: -

Beneath a Steel Sky
Beneath a Steel Sky
Beneath a Steel Sky is a classic point-and-click adventure game released for MS-DOS in 1994 by Revolution Software. Set in a dystopian cyberpunk future, the game takes place almost entirely within Union City, a vast and oppressive metropolis controll...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1994
Developer: Revolution Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Star Trek: Judgment Rites
Star Trek: Judgment Rites
Star Trek: Judgment Rites is a classic point-and-click adventure game for MS-DOS that places the player in command of the USS Enterprise during the era of Star Trek: The Original Series. Released in 1993 by Interplay Productions, the game serves as a...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: -

Eternam
Eternam
Eternam is a point-and-click adventure game released for MS-DOS in 1992 by Infogrames. The game tells the story of Bob Wilson, a young man living in the distant future, where society is obsessed with achieving immortality through advanced technology ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Infogrames
Publisher: -

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary for MS-DOS, released by Interplay Productions in 1992, is a story-driven adventure that captures the spirit of the original Star Trek series. Players take command of the USS Enterprise as Captain Kirk, accompanied by the f...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: -

Discworld
Discworld
Set in Terry Pratchett’s fantastical Discworld universe, this classic point-and-click adventure casts players as the inept yet lovable wizard Rincewind. When a deadly dragon threatens the city of Ankh-Morpork, it’s up to Rincewind — and his mischievo...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1995
Developer: Perfect 10 Productions
Publisher: Psygnosis

Amazon: Guardians of Eden
Amazon: Guardians of Eden
Amazon: Guardians of Eden, released in 1992 by Access Software, is a classic point-and-click adventure set deep in the mysterious South American jungle. Players take on the role of private investigator Nigel Danvers, who embarks on a perilous expedit...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Access Software
Publisher: -

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel, released in 1987 by Sierra On-Line, is a realistic police adventure that blends narrative-driven gameplay with authentic law enforcement procedures. Players take on the role of Sonny Bonds, a patrol office...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1987
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Dune
Dune
Dune, released in 1992 by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games, is a unique blend of adventure and strategy inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary science fiction novel. Players step into the role of Paul Atreides, heir of House Atreides, wh...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Cryo Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

DreamWeb
DreamWeb
DreamWeb, released in 1994 by Creative Reality, is a dark, top-down point-and-click adventure that delves into themes of destiny, morality, and madness. Players control Ryan, a troubled bartender plagued by disturbing dreams, who is chosen by mysteri...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1994
Developer: Creative Reality
Publisher: Empire Interactive

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: -

Innocent Until Caught
Innocent Until Caught
Innocent Until Caught, released in 1993 by Psygnosis, is a humorous sci-fi point-and-click adventure set in a galaxy of corruption, crime, and interstellar bureaucracy. Players step into the shoes of Jack T. Ladd, a smooth-talking thief with a knack ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: Divide By Zero
Publisher: Psygnosis

Quest for Glory
Quest for Glory
Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero, re-released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line in a VGA remake of the 1989 classic, is a hybrid adventure/RPG that blends Sierra’s signature point-and-click interface with role-playing depth. Players create a custo...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
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: -

Lure of the Temptress
Lure of the Temptress
Lure of the Temptress, released in 1992 by Revolution Software, is a fantasy point-and-click adventure that marked the studio’s debut. Players step into the role of a reluctant hero named Diermot, who finds himself imprisoned in the medieval town of ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Revolution Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

B.A.T.
B.A.T.
B.A.T. is a futuristic cyberpunk role-playing adventure game developed and published by Ubi Soft in 1990 for MS-DOS and other platforms. Set in a gritty sci-fi metropolis, it blends traditional RPG elements with a strong emphasis on investigation, di...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1990
Developer: Computer's Dream
Publisher: Ubisoft

Operation Stealth
Operation Stealth
Operation Stealth, known as James Bond: The Stealth Affair in North America, is a spy-themed point-and-click adventure developed by Delphine Software and released for MS-DOS in 1990. The game follows CIA agent John Glames as he is assigned to recover...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1990
Developer: Delphine Software
Publisher: U.S. Gold

BloodNet
BloodNet
BloodNet is a cyberpunk role-playing adventure game developed by MicroProse and released for MS-DOS in 1993. Set in a dystopian near-future New York, the game blends science fiction with gothic horror, creating a unique mix of cyberspace hacking, str...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -
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