Best Classic DOS Games from the 1990s

The 1990s were arguably the greatest decade in PC gaming history. MS-DOS games reached new heights of complexity, storytelling, and technical achievement. The early 90s saw the rise of the FPS with Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM, while mid-decade brought legendary RPGs like Ultima VII and Baldur's Gate. Real-time strategy boomed with Dune II, Warcraft, and StarCraft. By the late 90s, DOS was giving way to Windows — but the games from this era remain some of the most beloved in all of gaming. Explore the best of the decade below.

Games of all genres (by release years)

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Fantastic Dizzy
Fantastic Dizzy
Fantastic Dizzy, released in 1991 by Codemasters, is a charming puzzle-platformer that follows the adventures of Dizzy, a brave egg-shaped hero, on a quest to rescue his girlfriend Daisy and defeat the evil wizard Zaks. Set in the whimsical land of t...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: -

Day of the Tentacle
Day of the Tentacle
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 eccent...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Another World
Another World
Another World, released in 1992 by Delphine Software, is a cinematic action-adventure game that captivated players with its groundbreaking visuals and atmospheric storytelling. Developed by Eric Chahi, this iconic title pushes the boundaries of gamin...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1992
Developer: Delphine Software
Publisher: -

Pinball Fantasies
Pinball Fantasies
Pinball Fantasies, released in 1992 by 21st Century Entertainment, is a vibrant pinball simulation that brings the arcade experience to life on the home computer. Developed by Digital Illusions (later known as DICE), the game features four unique pin...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1992
Developer: Digital Illusions
Publisher: 21st Century Entertainment

Street Rod 2
Street Rod 2
Street Rod 2: The Next Generation, released in 1991 by California Dreams, is a classic racing and car customization game set in the nostalgic world of 1960s American muscle cars. Building on the success of its predecessor, the game puts players in th...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1991
Developer: Logical Design Works
Publisher: California Dreams

The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail (1990), developed by MECC for MS-DOS, is a landmark educational simulation that blends historical learning with strategic resource management. Set during the 19th-century westward expansion of the United States, the game places playe...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: MECC
Publisher: -

Crusader: No Remorse
Crusader: No Remorse
Crusader: No Remorse is a classic isometric action game released for MS-DOS in 1995 by Origin Systems. Set in a dystopian 22nd century, you take on the role of a former elite Silencer who defects from the oppressive World Economic Consortium and join...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1995
Developer: Origin Systems
Publisher: Electronic Arts

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

Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem
Released in 1991 by Apogee Software, Duke Nukem is the game that introduced one of PC gaming's most iconic action heroes. This classic side-scrolling platformer follows Duke as he battles the evil Dr. Proton and his army of Techbots across three acti...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: 3D Realms
Publisher: -

Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity
Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity
Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity is a 1994 MS-DOS role-playing game developed and published by Silmarils. It is the third installment in the Ishar series and continues the studio’s signature blend of first-person exploration, party-based adventur...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1994
Developer: Silmarils
Publisher: -

Eye of the Beholder
Eye of the Beholder
Eye of the Beholder is a legendary first-person dungeon crawler released for MS-DOS in 1991 by Westwood Associates and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc.. Set in the famous Dungeons & Dragons world of Forgotten Realms, the game sends a party of...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1991
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

Strike Commander
Strike Commander
Strike Commander is a cinematic combat flight simulator released for MS-DOS in 1993 by Origin Systems. Set in a near-future world shaped by economic collapse and regional conflicts, the game places players in the cockpit of advanced fighter jets as m...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1993
Developer: Origin Systems
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Sensible World of Soccer
Sensible World of Soccer
Sensible World of Soccer is a legendary football management and arcade-style sports game developed by Sensible Software and released for MS-DOS in 1996. Combining fast-paced gameplay with deep team management mechanics, the game became famous for its...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1996
Developer: Sensible Software
Publisher: GT Interactive

Sharkey's 3D Pool
Sharkey's 3D Pool
Sharkey's 3D Pool is a classic billiards simulation released for MS-DOS in 1990 by MicroProse. The game aimed to deliver one of the most realistic pool experiences available on home computers at the time, combining detailed 3D table rendering with su...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: Aardvark Software
Publisher: MicroProse

Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant is a 1992 MS-DOS role-playing game developed by Sir-Tech and widely regarded as one of the most ambitious entries in the classic Wizardry series. It continues the tradition of first-person, party-based dunge...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Sir-Tech
Publisher: -

Space Crusade
Space Crusade
Space Crusade is a tactical sci-fi strategy game released in 1990 for MS-DOS, developed under the banner of Milton Bradley. Blending elements of board gaming with early computer-based strategy, the game places players in control of elite space marine...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1990
Developer: Milton Bradley
Publisher: -

IndyCar Racing
IndyCar Racing
IndyCar Racing (1993) by Papyrus Design Group is a landmark racing simulation that brought an unprecedented level of realism to MS-DOS. Focused on the 1993 PPG Indy Car World Series, the game places players behind the wheel of high-speed open-wheel m...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1993
Developer: Papyrus Design Group
Publisher: Papyrus

LHX Attack Chopper
LHX Attack Chopper
LHX Attack Chopper, developed and published by Electronic Arts in 1990, is a classic combat flight simulator that puts players in the cockpit of advanced military helicopters. Designed for MS-DOS systems, the game blends arcade-style accessibility wi...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Falcon 3.0
Falcon 3.0
Falcon 3.0 is a landmark combat flight simulator released in 1991 for MS-DOS, developed by Spectrum HoloByte. Renowned for its unprecedented realism at the time, the game puts players in the cockpit of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, delivering a deeply te...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1991
Developer: Sphere Inc.
Publisher: Spectrum HoloByte

Knights of the Sky
Knights of the Sky
Knights of the Sky is a classic World War I flight simulation developed and published by MicroProse in 1990 for MS-DOS. Set during the early days of aerial combat, the game places players in the cockpit of fragile biplanes, where skill, timing, and n...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

Pirates! Gold
Pirates! Gold
Pirates! Gold (1993), developed by MicroProse for MS-DOS, is a refined remake of the classic pirate simulation originally designed by Sid Meier. Set in the Caribbean during the 16th and 17th centuries, the game places players in the role of an ambiti...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1993
Developer: MPS Labs
Publisher: MicroProse

Wacky Wheels
Wacky Wheels
Wacky Wheels is a colorful and fast-paced kart racing game released in 1994 for MS-DOS by Apogee Software. Set in a whimsical world populated by cartoon animals, the game puts players behind the wheel of quirky characters racing across imaginative tr...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1994
Developer: Beavis Soft
Publisher: 3D Realms
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