Fantasy MS-DOS Games

Swords, sorcery and something terrible stirring under the mountain. Fantasy was the default setting of MS-DOS role-playing games and of a good many adventures and strategy games besides, drawing on tabletop role-playing and on the novels the designers grew up with.

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Ishar: Legend of the Fortress

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Ishar: Legend of the Fortress is a fantasy role-playing game developed and published by the French studio Silmarils in 1992. Set on the island of Kendoria, the story follows the warrior Aramir on his quest to defeat the evil sorcerer Krogh, who has…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Silmarils
Publisher: -

Gobliins 2

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Gobliins 2: The Prince Buffoon is a charming puzzle-adventure game developed by Coktel Vision and released for MS-DOS in 1992. As the sequel to the original Gobliiins, it continues the series’ distinctive blend of colorful cartoon graphics, surreal…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

King's Quest III

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King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human is a classic graphic adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1986. Unlike the previous games in the series, the story initially moves away from the kingdom of Daventry and follows a young man…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1986
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

King's Quest II

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King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne is a classic fantasy adventure game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1985. Designed by Roberta Williams as the second installment in the legendary King's Quest series, the game once again puts…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1985
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

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Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar is a landmark fantasy role-playing game first released by Origin Systems for the Apple II in 1985 and brought to MS-DOS in 1987. Set in the realm of Britannia, it moves beyond the traditional quest to defeat a single…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1985
Developer: Origin Systems
Publisher: -

Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor

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Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor is a 1987 MS-DOS interactive fiction adventure from Infocom, set in the strange and witty fantasy world of Zork. As the magic of Quendor fades, the legendary Coconut of Quendor has fallen into dangerous hands, and…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1987
Developer: Infocom
Publisher: -

Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity

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Ishar 3: The Seven Gates of Infinity is a 1994 MS-DOS role-playing game developed and published by Silmarils. It is the third installment in the Ishar series and continues the studio’s signature blend of first-person exploration, party-based…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1994
Developer: Silmarils
Publisher: -

Eye of the Beholder

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Eye of the Beholder is a legendary first-person dungeon crawler released for MS-DOS in 1991 by Westwood Associates and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc.. Set in the famous Dungeons & Dragons world of Forgotten Realms, the game sends a party…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1991
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant

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Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant is a 1992 MS-DOS role-playing game developed by Sir-Tech and widely regarded as one of the most ambitious entries in the classic Wizardry series. It continues the tradition of first-person, party-based…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Sir-Tech
Publisher: -

Gauntlet II

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Gauntlet II is a classic arcade-style dungeon crawler developed by Atari Games and released for MS-DOS in 1989. As a sequel to the original hit, it expands on the fast-paced, top-down action that made its predecessor so popular. Players choose from…
Genre: Action
Release: 1989
Developer: Atari Games
Publisher: -

Fantasy Empires

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Fantasy Empires is a grand strategy game released in 1993 for MS-DOS by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI), set in the rich and expansive world of Mystara. Combining empire management with role-playing elements, the game allows players to step into…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1993
Developer: Silicon Knights
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

First Samurai

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First Samurai is a side-scrolling action platformer released for MS-DOS in 1992, developed by Vivid Image. Set in a stylized feudal Japan mixed with mythological fantasy, the game follows a lone samurai warrior on a quest to defeat a powerful demon…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1992
Developer: Vivid Image
Publisher: Ubisoft

Dungeon Hack

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Dungeon Hack is a classic dungeon crawler for MS-DOS released in 1993 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). Built on the Eye of the Beholder engine, the game uses Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition rules, placing players in control of a single…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1993
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

HeroQuest

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HeroQuest (MS-DOS, 1991) is a classic fantasy role-playing game developed by Gremlin Interactive, inspired by the popular board game of the same name. It brings the tabletop dungeon-crawling experience to computers, allowing players to step into the…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1991
Developer: Gremlin Interactive
Publisher: -

Dark Sun: Shattered Lands

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Dark Sun: Shattered Lands is a classic role-playing game released in 1993 for MS-DOS by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). Set in the harsh and unforgiving world of Athas from the Dark Sun campaign setting of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, the game…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1993
Developer: Strategic Simulations
Publisher: -

Magic Carpet

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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,…
Genre: Action
Release: 1994
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen

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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…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: New World Computing
Publisher: -

Heimdall

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Heimdall, released in 1992 by Core Design, is an action-adventure game inspired by Norse mythology. Players take on the role of the young warrior Heimdall, chosen by the gods to recover three stolen relics — Odin’s sword, Frey’s spear, and Thor’s…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: The 8th Day
Publisher: Core Design

Knights of Xentar

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Knights of Xentar, released in 1995 by Megatech Software, is an English-localized version of the Japanese RPG Dragon Knight III. It’s a tongue-in-cheek, anime-styled role-playing game that mixes traditional fantasy storytelling with heavy doses of…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1995
Developer: ELF Corporation
Publisher: Megatech Software

Quest for Glory

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Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero, re-released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line in a VGA remake of the 1989 classic, is a hybrid adventure/RPG that blends Sierra’s signature point-and-click interface with role-playing depth. Players create a…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -