3D MS-DOS Games

Whiplash (released as Fatal Racing in some regions) is a high-speed, futuristic racing game developed by Gremlin Interactive and published by Interplay Productions for MS-DOS in 1996. The game focuses on aggressive, stunt-heavy driving across wild,…

Star Wars: Dark Forces is a 1995 first-person shooter developed and published by LucasArts for MS-DOS. Set in the Star Wars universe, it follows mercenary-turned-Rebel agent Kyle Katarn on a mission to uncover the Empire’s secret “Dark Trooper”…

Blood is a fast-paced first-person shooter released for MS-DOS in 1997 by Monolith Productions. Built on the enhanced Build engine, the game stands out for its fluid movement, interactive environments, and atmospheric level design. Players step into…

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,…

The Terminator: Future Shock is a first-person shooter released for MS-DOS in 1995 by Bethesda Softworks. Set in the grim, post-apocalyptic world of the Terminator film series, the game places players in a devastated Los Angeles ruled by the…

Red Baron, released in 1990 by Dynamix and published by Sierra On-Line, is a legendary World War I flight simulator that lets players relive the dawn of aerial combat. Taking to the skies in fragile biplanes and triplanes, pilots engage in dogfights…

Frontier: Elite II, released in 1993 by GameTek and developed by David Braben, is a groundbreaking space trading and exploration simulator that expanded the scope of its legendary predecessor, Elite. Set in a vast, procedurally generated Milky Way…

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…

Shuttle: The Space Flight Simulator, released in 1992 by Virgin Games, is one of the most ambitious and realistic space flight simulations ever created for MS-DOS. The game allows players to take full control of NASA’s Space Shuttle, from launch…

Formula One Grand Prix, released in 1992 by MicroProse and designed by Geoff Crammond, is a landmark racing simulation that set new standards for realism and immersion in motorsport gaming. Featuring all sixteen tracks of the 1991 Formula One…

Stunt Island, released in 1992 by The Assembly Line and published by Walt Disney Computer Software, is a groundbreaking blend of flight simulation, stunt coordination, and movie production. Players take on the role of a stunt pilot in Hollywood,…

TFX, released in 1993 by Digital Image Design, is a high-tech combat flight simulator that puts players in the cockpit of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. Set during modern and fictional conflicts, the game challenges pilots to complete a…

Terminal Velocity, released in 1995 by 3D Realms, is a futuristic combat flight simulator that blends high-speed action with arcade-style shooting. Set in a distant future where Earth faces hostile alien forces, players take control of an advanced…

4D Sports Boxing, released in 1991 by Mindscape, is a pioneering 3D boxing simulation that brought an unprecedented level of realism to the sport on PC. Players create a custom fighter and climb the ranks of a global boxing circuit, facing…

Powermonger, released in 1990 by Bullfrog Productions, is a real-time strategy game that challenges players to conquer a living, breathing world through cunning, diplomacy, and military might. Set in a medieval-style landscape of towns, villages,…

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…

Shadow Warrior, released in 1997 by 3D Realms, is a fast-paced first-person shooter built on the Build engine, the same technology behind Duke Nukem 3D. Players take on the role of Lo Wang, a skilled modern ninja working for the corrupt Zilla…

Quake, developed by id Software and released in 1996, marked a revolutionary step in first-person shooters. Running on a fully 3D engine, it immersed players in dark, gothic environments filled with twisted architecture, eerie lighting, and…

Hexen: Beyond Heretic is a dark fantasy first-person shooter released in 1995 by Raven Software for MS-DOS. Serving as the spiritual successor to Heretic, it expands upon its predecessor’s fast-paced action with a grimmer atmosphere, richer lore,…

Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss is a groundbreaking first-person role-playing game developed by Blue Sky Productions (later Looking Glass Technologies) and published by Origin Systems for MS-DOS in 1992. Set in the Ultima universe, it casts…

RoboCop 3 is a 3D action game developed by Digital Image Design and released for MS-DOS in 1991. Based on the movie of the same name, it puts players in the role of RoboCop as he battles to protect the citizens of Detroit from the corrupt OCP…

Aces of the Deep is a World War II submarine simulation game developed by Dynamix and released for MS-DOS in 1994. Players take command of a German U-boat in the Battle of the Atlantic, experiencing missions ranging from the early days of the war to…

Ecstatica is a surreal, horror-adventure game developed by Andrew Spencer Studios and published by Psygnosis for MS-DOS in 1994. Set in a mysterious medieval village overrun by demons and bizarre creatures, the game casts players as a lone wanderer…

Betrayal at Krondor is a story-driven role-playing game developed by Dynamix and released for MS-DOS in 1993 under the Sierra label. Set in Raymond E. Feist’s richly imagined world of Midkemia, the game unfolds like a playable novel, following a…

Heretic is a dark fantasy first-person shooter developed by Raven Software and published by id Software for MS-DOS in 1994. Powered by a modified Doom engine, the game casts players as a lone elven hero battling through corrupted cities, catacombs,…