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.

Games tagged "Fantasy" (alphabetical)

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King's Quest: Quest for the Crown
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King's Quest: Quest for the Crown, released in 1984 by Sierra On-Line, is a groundbreaking adventure game that laid the foundation for the graphic adventure genre. Created by Roberta Williams, the game is set in the fantasy kingdom of Daventry,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1984
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow – MS-DOS cover art
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line, is a masterpiece in the classic point-and-click adventure series, combining stunning visuals, a richly woven narrative, and challenging puzzles. Written by Roberta…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

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

Legends of Valour
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Legends of Valour, released in 1992 by Synthetic Dimensions, is an ambitious first-person RPG that offers players an open-ended adventure in a vast medieval fantasy city. Set in the sprawling metropolis of Mitteldorf, the game allows players to…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Synthetic Dimensions
Publisher: U.S. Gold

Loom
Loom – MS-DOS cover art
Loom, released in 1990 by Lucasfilm Games, is a unique and atmospheric point-and-click adventure game set in a mystical, fantasy world. The game tells the story of Bobbin Threadbare, a young Weaver who discovers that his guild's elders have been…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1990
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Lure of the Temptress
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Lure of the Temptress, released in 1992 by Revolution Software, is a fantasy point-and-click adventure that marked the studio’s debut. Players step into the role of a reluctant hero named Diermot, who finds himself imprisoned in the medieval town of…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Revolution Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Magic Carpet
Magic Carpet – MS-DOS cover art
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

Master of Magic
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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…
Genre: Strategy
Release: 1994
Developer: Simtex
Publisher: MicroProse

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: -

Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight
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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…
Genre: Action
Release: 1992
Developer: Rob Anderson
Publisher: Mindscape

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: -

Quest for Glory III: Wages of War
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Quest for Glory III: Wages of War, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line, is a unique blend of adventure and role-playing that continues the hero’s journey in the acclaimed Quest for Glory series. Set in the vibrant, African-inspired land of Tarna, the…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Simon the Sorcerer
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Simon the Sorcerer, released in 1993 by Adventure Soft, is a whimsical point-and-click adventure game that combines clever puzzles, witty dialogue, and a charming fantasy world. Players step into the shoes of Simon, an ordinary teenager who is…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Adventure Soft
Publisher: -

Solomon's Key
Solomon's Key – MS-DOS cover art
Solomon's Key is a classic puzzle-platform game developed by Tecmo and released for MS-DOS in 1988. Originally introduced as an arcade game in 1986, it combines challenging puzzles, fast-paced action, and magical fantasy elements. Players take…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1988
Developer: Tecmo
Publisher: U.S. Gold

Stronghold
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Stronghold, released in 1993 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) for MS-DOS, is a unique blend of real-time strategy and city-building set in a fantasy world. Unlike traditional wargames of its time, it allowed players to design, build, and manage…
Genre: Strategy
Release: 1993
Developer: Stormfront Studios
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

The Bard's Tale
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The Bard’s Tale (1985, released for MS-DOS in 1987), developed by Interplay Productions and published by Electronic Arts, is a landmark fantasy role-playing game that helped define the golden age of computer RPGs. Set in the icy city of Skara Brae,…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1985
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

The Elder Scrolls: Arena
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The Elder Scrolls: Arena is the first entry in Bethesda Softworks’ acclaimed fantasy RPG series, released for MS-DOS in 1994. The game introduces players to the vast continent of Tamriel, offering an unusually large, procedurally generated world for…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1994
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: -

The Legend of Kyrandia
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The Legend of Kyrandia, released in 1992 by Virgin Games, is a visually stunning point-and-click adventure game that takes players on a magical journey through the enchanting kingdom of Kyrandia. Developed by Westwood Studios, the game is the first…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

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: -