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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Jagged Alliance
Jagged Alliance
Jagged Alliance, released in 1995 by Sir-Tech for MS-DOS, is a tactical turn-based strategy game that combines deep gameplay mechanics with a gripping narrative. Set on the tropical island of Metavira, players take on the role of a commander tasked w...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1995
Developer: Madlab Software
Publisher: Sir-Tech

Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin, released in 1993 by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, is a vibrant action-platformer based on the classic Disney animated film. Players step into the shoes of Aladdin, a street-smart hero armed with a scimitar and a bag of tricks, a...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Virgin Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Prehistorik 2
Prehistorik 2
Prehistorik 2, released in 1993 by Titus France, is a humorous platformer that takes players on a wild journey through prehistoric times. As a club-wielding caveman, players embark on a quest to gather food by bashing their way through a variety of v...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1993
Developer: Titus France
Publisher: -

Centurion: Defender of Rome
Centurion: Defender of Rome
Centurion: Defender of Rome, released in 1990 by Electronic Arts, is a strategy game that places players in the role of a Roman centurion tasked with building and leading the Roman Empire to glory. Combining elements of turn-based strategy, real-time...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1990
Developer: Bits of Magic
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Ski or Die
Ski or Die
Ski or Die, released in 1990 by Electronic Arts, is a high-energy sports game that brings the thrill of extreme winter sports to life. Packed with humor and adrenaline-pumping action, the game offers players a variety of quirky and challenging events...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1990
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Space Quest V
Space Quest V
Space Quest V: The Next Mutation, released in 1993 by Sierra On-Line, is a comedic point-and-click adventure game that continues the misadventures of Roger Wilco, an intergalactic janitor turned starship captain. This installment takes the series to ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: Dynamix
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Goblins 3
Goblins 3
Goblins 3, released in 1993 by Coktel Vision, is the third installment in the beloved Goblins series, combining quirky humor, intricate puzzles, and a richly detailed fantasy world. In this point-and-click adventure, players take on the role of Bloun...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat, released in 1992 by Midway, is a legendary fighting game that redefined the genre with its brutal combat, unique characters, and iconic finishing moves. Set in the realm of Earth, the game revolves around a high-stakes martial arts tou...
Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1992
Developer: Probe Software
Publisher: Midway

Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark, released in 1992 by Infogrames, is a pioneering survival horror game that introduced players to a chilling world of suspense, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Set in the eerie mansion of Derceto, players can choose to play as priva...
Genre: HORROR
Release: 1992
Developer: Infogrames
Publisher: -

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, released in 1994 by Blizzard Entertainment, is a landmark real-time strategy (RTS) game that laid the foundation for one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history. Set in the fantasy world of Azeroth, the game pits the ...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1994
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: -

Push-Over
Push-Over
Push-Over, released in 1992 by Ocean Software, is a clever puzzle-platformer that challenges players with intricate logic and strategy. The game puts players in the role of G.I. Ant, an industrious ant tasked with retrieving lost packets of Quavers (...
Genre: PUZZLE
Release: 1992
Developer: Red Rat Software
Publisher: Ocean Software

Jazz Jackrabbit
Jazz Jackrabbit
Jazz Jackrabbit, released in 1994 by Epic MegaGames, is a fast-paced platform shooter that blends action, humor, and vibrant graphics into an unforgettable gaming experience. Players control Jazz, a green, sunglasses-wearing jackrabbit on a mission t...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1994
Developer: Epic Games
Publisher: -

North & South
North & South
North & South, released in 1989 by Infogrames, is a unique blend of strategy and action that brings the American Civil War to life with a mix of humor and historical themes. Based on the popular French-Belgian comic series Les Tuniques Bleues, the ga...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1990
Developer: Infogrames
Publisher: -

Manic Miner
Manic Miner
Manic Miner, released in 1983 by Software Projects, is a pioneering platform game that defined the side-scrolling adventure genre. In Manic Miner, players control Miner Willy, a daring explorer venturing through a series of increasingly dangerous und...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1997
Developer: Alchemist Research
Publisher: -

Blockout
Blockout
Blockout, is a 3D puzzle game developed by California Dreams and released in 1991. The game offers a fresh and challenging twist on the classic Tetris formula by introducing a three-dimensional playing field. Players must rotate and manipulate variou...
Genre: PUZZLE
Release: 1991
Developer: Logical Design Works
Publisher: California Dreams

Dylan Dog: The Murderers
Dylan Dog: The Murderers
Dylan Dog: The Murderers, released in 1992 by Italian developer Simulmondo, is an adventure game based on the popular comic book series featuring the “nightmare investigator” Dylan Dog. Set in a dark and mysterious London, the story plunges players i...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1992
Developer: Simulmondo
Publisher: -

Desert Strike
Desert Strike
Desert Strike, released in 1992 by Electronic Arts, is an isometric shoot-'em-up that combines fast-paced action with light strategy elements. Set in the Middle East, players pilot an Apache attack helicopter on a series of high-risk missions to dism...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1992
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

The Gold of the Aztecs
The Gold of the Aztecs
The Gold of the Aztecs is a cinematic action-platform game published by U.S. Gold for MS-DOS in 1990. Players take control of Special Forces veteran Bret Conrad, who ventures deep into an ancient Aztec tomb in search of a legendary treasure.<br><br> ...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1990
Developer: U.S. Gold
Publisher: -

E-Motion
E-Motion
E-Motion is an inventive action-puzzle game developed by The Assembly Line and published by U.S. Gold for MS-DOS in 1990. Set in a series of minimalist, abstract arenas, the game places you in control of a small spherical spacecraft surrounded by col...
Genre: PUZZLE
Release: 1990
Developer: The Assembly Line
Publisher: U.S. Gold

Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II by Capcom is a legendary fighting game that revolutionized the arcade gaming scene in 1991. The MS-DOS version brought the intense one-on-one battles to home computers, allowing players to choose from iconic fighters such as Ryu, Ke...
Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1991
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: -

DragonStrike
DragonStrike
DragonStrike is a fantasy flight-combat simulator that puts players in the saddle of a mighty dragon, soaring across the war-torn skies of Krynn. Developed by Westwood Associates and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc., the game blends arcade-st...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1990
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

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
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