Shadow of the Comet

ADVENTURE 1993

Shadow of the Comet is a classic point-and-click adventure game developed by Infogrames and released for MS-DOS in 1993. Set in the eerie New England town of Illsmouth in 1910, the story follows British journalist John T. Parker, who arrives to photograph Halley's Comet—but quickly finds himself entangled in a chilling Lovecraftian mystery.

Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, the game blends supernatural horror with investigative gameplay, challenging players to uncover dark secrets, solve intricate puzzles, and survive encounters with ancient cults and cosmic horrors. With richly detailed graphics, atmospheric sound design, and a gripping narrative, Shadow of the Comet stands as a cult classic of early '90s PC gaming.

Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1993
Developer: Infogrames
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.