MS-DOS Games Starting with 'M'

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…

Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight, released in 1992 by Mindscape, is a brutal action-RPG that blends arcade-style combat with strategic exploration and a touch of fantasy. Set in a mythical world, players take on the role of a knight chosen to retrieve…

Montezuma’s Revenge, released in 1984 by Parker Brothers, is a classic platform adventure game that transports players to the depths of a mysterious Aztec pyramid. Players control the brave explorer Panama Joe as he navigates a maze of rooms filled…

Monster Bash, released by Apogee Software in 1993, is a side-scrolling platform game with a spooky yet humorous twist. Players control Johnny Dash, a young boy armed with a powerful slingshot, who ventures into creepy graveyards, haunted castles,…

Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, released in 1991 by LucasArts, is a legendary point-and-click adventure game that combines hilarious humor, clever puzzles, and a swashbuckling story. As the sequel to The Secret of Monkey Island, the game follows…

Millennium: Return to Earth is a 1989 MS-DOS strategy and resource management game developed by Software Studios and published by Electric Dreams Software. Set in a distant, post-apocalyptic future, it places the player in command of humanity’s last…

Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen is a classic first-person role-playing game developed and published by New World Computing in 1992 for MS-DOS. Set in the high-fantasy world of Xeen, the game invites players to lead a party of adventurers across…

Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum is a classic fantasy role-playing game developed by New World Computing and originally released in 1986 for MS-DOS. As the first entry in the long-running Might and Magic series, it…

Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 (1989) is a landmark entry in Microsoft’s long-running flight simulation series for MS-DOS. Developed by the Bruce Artwick Organization and published by Microsoft, it refined the core experience of realistic civilian…

Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament, released in 1995 by Codemasters, is a highly acclaimed racing game that brings the thrill of miniature vehicle racing to life. Known for its innovative top-down perspective and imaginative track designs, the game…

Metal Mutant, released in 1991 by Silmarils, is a unique side-scrolling action-adventure game that puts players in control of a powerful biomechanical warrior on a mission to overthrow an evil robotic empire. What sets Metal Mutant apart is its…

MechWarrior, released in 1989 by Dynamix, is a first-person mech combat simulator set in the BattleTech universe. Players assume the role of a mercenary commander whose family has been betrayed and destroyed by a rival noble house. To uncover the…

Maupiti Island, released in 1990 by Lankhor, is a deep and atmospheric detective adventure that immerses players in a gripping noir-style mystery. As private investigator Jérôme Lange, players find themselves stranded on the remote Maupiti Island…

Master of Orion, released in 1993 by MicroProse, is a genre-defining 4X strategy game that invites players to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate their way to galactic dominance. Set in a vast and procedurally generated universe, the game puts…

Master of Magic (1994) by MicroProse is a classic MS-DOS strategy game that blends 4X empire-building with deep fantasy role-playing elements. As a powerful wizard, the player commands armies, researches spells, and competes with rival sorcerers…

Marble Madness, released in 1984 by Electronic Arts, is a fast-paced and innovative arcade-style game that challenges players to navigate a rolling marble through a series of treacherous, obstacle-filled courses. Originally developed by Atari Games…

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…

Maniac Mansion is a groundbreaking point-and-click adventure game that set the standard for the genre. Developed by Lucasfilm Games (later LucasArts), it follows a group of teenagers who must infiltrate the eerie Edison mansion to rescue their…

Magic Carpet is a groundbreaking first-person action game developed by Bullfrog Productions and released for MS-DOS in 1994. Set in a fully 3D world, the game places players in the role of a wizard flying a magic carpet, battling rival sorcerers,…