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)

Eternam
Eternam – MS-DOS cover art
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: -

Dune
Dune – MS-DOS cover art
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,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Cryo Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

DreamWeb
DreamWeb – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1994
Developer: Creative Reality
Publisher: Empire Interactive

Discworld
Discworld – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1995
Developer: Perfect 10 Productions
Publisher: Psygnosis

Day of the Tentacle
Day of the Tentacle – MS-DOS cover art
Day of the Tentacle, released in 1993 by LucasArts, is a beloved point-and-click adventure game that blends time-travel shenanigans with zany humor and imaginative puzzles. A sequel to Maniac Mansion, the game follows Bernard Bernoulli and his…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Dark Seed
Dark Seed – MS-DOS cover art
Dark Seed, released in 1992 by Cyberdreams, is a psychological horror adventure game that plunges players into a nightmarish world inspired by the disturbing biomechanical art of H.R. Giger. The game follows Mike Dawson, a writer who moves into a…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Cyberdreams
Publisher: -

Curse of Enchantia
Curse of Enchantia – MS-DOS cover art
Curse of Enchantia, released in 1992 by Core Design, is a whimsical point-and-click adventure game set in a fantastical world filled with magic, humor, and bizarre characters. Players assume the role of Brad, a teenager mysteriously transported to…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: -

Countdown
Countdown – MS-DOS cover art
Countdown is a gripping point-and-click adventure thriller that plunges players into a world of espionage, conspiracy, and psychological intrigue. You awaken in a Turkish asylum with no memory of who you are, accused of a murder you don’t remember…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1990
Developer: Access Software
Publisher: -

BloodNet
BloodNet – MS-DOS cover art
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,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

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: -

B.A.T.
B.A.T. – MS-DOS cover art
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,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1990
Developer: Computer's Dream
Publisher: Ubisoft

Amazon: Guardians of Eden
Amazon: Guardians of Eden – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Access Software
Publisher: -

7 dní a 7 nocí
7 dní a 7 nocí – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1994
Developer: Pterodon Software
Publisher: Vochozka Trading