MS-DOS Games Starting with 'C'

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…

Crystal Caves, released in 1991 by Apogee Software, is a colorful side-scrolling platform game starring the quirky space prospector Mylo Steamwitz. Always on the lookout for a quick profit, Mylo ventures into a series of dangerous caves on distant…

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…

Cruise for a Corpse, released in 1991 by Delphine Software, is a captivating point-and-click adventure game that immerses players in a classic murder mystery. Set aboard a luxurious 1920s cruise ship, the game puts players in the role of Raoul…

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…

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, released in 1992 by Apogee Software, is a charming platformer that follows the adventures of Cosmo, a young alien stranded on a mysterious planet while searching for his missing parents. With his suction-cup hands and…

Cool Spot, released in 1994 by Virgin Games, is a vibrant and stylish platformer starring the red, sunglasses-wearing mascot of 7UP. Set in a series of colorful and whimsical environments, the game follows Cool Spot on a mission to rescue his fellow…

Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood is a richly detailed point-and-click adventure game developed by Sierra On-Line and released for MS-DOS in 1991. Set in 12th-century England, the game casts players as the legendary outlaw Robin…

Conquests of Camelot: The Search for the Grail, released in 1990 by Sierra On-Line, is a richly atmospheric graphic adventure that blends Arthurian legend with puzzle-solving and historical mythology. Designed by Christy Marx, the game places…

Conan the Cimmerian, released in 1991 by Synergistic Software, is an action-adventure RPG that brings the brutal world of Robert E. Howard’s legendary barbarian to life. Players take on the role of Conan, rising from a pit-fighting slave to a…

Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy!, released in 1991 by Apogee Software, is a vibrant and humorous platformer that follows the adventures of Billy Blaze, an eight-year-old genius who dons the persona of Commander Keen to save the galaxy. This…

Command & Conquer is a groundbreaking real-time strategy game released in 1995 by Westwood Studios for MS-DOS. Set in an alternate near-future conflict, the game tells the story of a global war between the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the…

Comanche: Maximum Overkill, released in 1992 by NovaLogic, is a groundbreaking helicopter combat simulator that introduced voxel-based graphics for unprecedented terrain detail. Players take control of the advanced RAH-66 Comanche, a stealth attack…

Sid Meier's Civilization, released in 1991 by MicroProse Software, is a groundbreaking strategy game that set the standard for the 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre. In "Civilization," players take on the role of a leader guiding…

Chuck Yeager’s Air Combat is a classic combat flight simulator released in 1991 for MS-DOS by Electronic Arts. The game places players in the cockpit of a variety of real-world military aircraft, spanning different eras from the early jet age to…

Chasm: The Rift, released in 1997 by Action Forms, is a fast-paced first-person shooter set in a grim, time-twisting future. As a Special Forces commando, players are tasked with stopping the mysterious Time Strikers — grotesque mutant invaders who…

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,…

Carrier Command is a groundbreaking science-fiction strategy and vehicle simulation game developed by Realtime Games Software and originally released in 1988. The player takes command of a highly advanced robotic aircraft carrier and must fight for…

Carmageddon, released in 1997 by Interplay Productions, is a chaotic vehicular combat game that blends high-octane racing with dark humor and outrageous violence. Set in a dystopian future, players take on the role of a deranged driver competing in…

Cannon Fodder, released in 1993 by Sensible Software, is a tactical action-strategy game that blends humor, fast-paced combat, and strategic squad-based gameplay. Players command a small team of soldiers as they embark on deadly missions across…

Caesar, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line (originally developed by Impressions Games), is a city-building strategy game set in the grandeur of ancient Rome. As a Roman governor, players are tasked with founding and managing provinces across the…

Cadaver, released in 1990 by The Bitmap Brothers, is an isometric action-adventure game that combines puzzle solving, exploration, and combat. Players step into the role of Karadoc, a lone dwarf adventurer who dares to enter the sprawling fortress…