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 (alphabetical)

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: -

Teenagent

Teenagent
Teenagent, released in 1995 by Metropolis Software, is a humorous point-and-click adventure game that blends quirky humor with classic detective storytelling. Players step into the shoes of Mark Hopper, an ordinary teenager unexpectedly recruited by ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1995
Developer: Metropolis Software House
Publisher: Metropolis Software

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: -

The Dagger of Amon Ra

The Dagger of Amon Ra
Roberta Williams' Laura Bow in The Dagger of Amon Ra, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line, is a thrilling point-and-click murder mystery set in the glamorous yet treacherous world of 1920s New York. As Laura Bow, a rookie journalist, players investiga...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

The Legend of Kyrandia

The Legend of Kyrandia
The Legend of Kyrandia, released in 1992 by Virgin Games, is a visually stunning point-and-click adventure game that takes players on a magical journey through the enchanting kingdom of Kyrandia. Developed by Westwood Studios, the game is the first i...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1992
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

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: -

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: -