Arkanoid

ACTION 1986

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 of colorful bricks by bouncing a ball across the screen.

Featuring power-ups, enemy obstacles, and increasingly challenging level designs, Arkanoid added new depth and excitement to the brick-breaker genre. Its simple yet addictive gameplay, combined with crisp visuals and fast-paced action, made it one of the most iconic and influential games of the 1980s—both in arcades and on home computers.

Genre: ACTION
Release: 1986
Developer: Taito
Publisher: -

Just play it!

Tip: Press Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode

Quick tips — new to MS-DOS games?

Click inside the game to give it keyboard/mouse focus.
Ctrl + F10 — release or re-capture the mouse cursor.
Saving varies by game — look for Save in the in-game menu (Esc or F1), or try F5 / F7.
Some games use passwords instead of saves — note it down!
Controls are often shown on the game's intro or title screen — don't skip them.
🖥️ CRT filter is on by default for that authentic monitor look. Toggle it with Alt+F7 or the CRT: ON/OFF button in the bottom-right corner of the game. Your preference is remembered.