First-person MS-DOS Games

Rise of the Triad, released in 1995 by Apogee Software, is a fast-paced, over-the-top first-person shooter that builds on the legacy of Wolfenstein 3D with more weapons, mayhem, and mid-'90s attitude. Players take on the role of a member of the HUNT…

Witchaven, released in 1995 by Capstone Software, is a dark fantasy first-person action RPG that blends intense melee combat with dungeon crawling and magic. Powered by a modified Build engine, the same tech later used in Duke Nukem 3D, the game…

Operation Wolf, released in 1989 by Taito, is a fast-paced, side-scrolling rail shooter that brings the intensity of the arcade original to the home computer. As a lone special forces operative, players are dropped into enemy territory on a one-man…

System Shock, released in 1994 by LookingGlass Technologies, is a groundbreaking first-person action-adventure that redefined immersive gameplay and storytelling in the cyberpunk genre. Set aboard the derelict space station Citadel in the year 2072,…

Inca, released in 1992 by Coktel Vision, is a surreal and genre-blending adventure that fuses ancient mythology with futuristic sci-fi. Set in an alternate universe where the Inca Empire has reached the stars, players take on the role of El Dorado,…

Robinson's Requiem is a survival simulation game developed by Silmarils and released for MS-DOS in 1994. Blending first-person exploration with detailed survival mechanics, the game follows Trepliev 1, a space marshal stranded on the hostile alien…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny is a classic computer role-playing game released in 1993 by Attic Entertainment Software for MS-DOS. Based on the German tabletop RPG Das Schwarze Auge (The Dark Eye), it brought a deep and complex fantasy world…

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…

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…

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…

Dune, released in 1992 by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games, is a unique blend of adventure and strategy inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary science fiction novel. Players step into the role of Paul Atreides, heir of House Atreides,…

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…

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…

Space Hulk, released in 1993 by Electronic Arts, is a real-time tactical strategy game set in the dark, war-torn universe of Warhammer 40,000. Players command squads of Space Marines as they navigate derelict spacecraft infested with deadly…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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”…

Dungeon Master II: The Legend of Skullkeep (1995) by FTL Games is a first-person dungeon-crawling RPG originally released for MS-DOS and several other platforms. The game builds on the influential mechanics of the original Dungeon Master, offering…