First-person MS-DOS Games

Games seen through the eyes of the character you play. On MS-DOS the view began in grid-based dungeons, where each step and turn was a discrete move, and became something else entirely when Wolfenstein 3D made it smooth and fast in 1992.

Games tagged "First-person" (by rating)

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KGB

KGB – MS-DOS cover art
KGB, released in 1992 by Cryo Interactive, is a tense and atmospheric point-and-click adventure that plunges players into the world of Cold War espionage. Set in the final days of the Soviet Union, the game follows Captain Maksim Rukov, a young KGB…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Cryo Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark – MS-DOS cover art
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, released in 1990 by Horror Soft, is a horror-themed adventure RPG that blends dungeon-crawling mechanics with point-and-click gameplay. Based on the iconic horror hostess Elvira, the game follows the player, a hero…
Genre: Horror
Release: 1990
Developer: Horror Soft
Publisher: Accolade

Lost in Time

Lost in Time – MS-DOS cover art
Lost in Time, released in 1993 by Coktel Vision, is an innovative point-and-click adventure game that combines time travel with a gripping mystery. Players take on the role of Doralice, a woman who finds herself trapped in a labyrinth of time after…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: -

The Legacy: Realm of Terror

The Legacy: Realm of Terror – MS-DOS cover art
The Legacy: Realm of Terror, first released in 1992 by MicroProse, is a chilling first-person horror RPG that combines elements of survival horror with deep role-playing mechanics. Set in a mysterious mansion steeped in dark secrets, players must…
Genre: Horror
Release: 1992
Developer: Magnetic Scrolls
Publisher: MicroProse

Dungeon Master

Dungeon Master – MS-DOS cover art
Dungeon Master, first released in 1987 by FTL Games, is a groundbreaking dungeon-crawling RPG that set the standard for immersive, real-time gameplay in the genre. Players embark on a perilous quest to recover the Firestaff and defeat the evil Lord…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1987
Developer: FTL Games
Publisher: -

The Elder Scrolls: Arena

The Elder Scrolls: Arena – MS-DOS cover art
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 Sentinel

The Sentinel – MS-DOS cover art
The Sentinel is a pioneering puzzle game developed by Geoff Crammond and published by Firebird Software in 1986, later ported to MS-DOS. It stands out for its highly unusual concept and minimalist presentation, combining strategic planning with a…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1987
Developer: Geoff Crammond
Publisher: Firebird Software

DragonStrike

DragonStrike – MS-DOS cover art
DragonStrike is a fantasy flight-combat simulator that puts players in the saddle of a mighty dragon, soaring across the war-torn skies of Krynn. Developed by Westwood Associates and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc., the game blends…
Genre: Action
Release: 1990
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

Witchaven

Witchaven – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Shooter
Release: 1995
Developer: Capstone Software
Publisher: Intracorp Entertainment

Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold

Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold – MS-DOS cover art
Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold, released in 1993 by Apogee Software, is a sci-fi first-person shooter set in a futuristic world overrun by hostile alien forces. Players step into the boots of Blake Stone, a secret agent tasked with infiltrating the…
Genre: Shooter
Release: 1993
Developer: JAM Productions
Publisher: 3D Realms

NASCAR Racing

NASCAR Racing – MS-DOS cover art
NASCAR Racing, released in 1994 by Papyrus Design Group, is a highly realistic racing simulation that brings the excitement of stock car racing to the PC. As one of the first truly authentic NASCAR games, it offers a deep and immersive driving…
Genre: Racing
Release: 1994
Developer: Papyrus Design Group
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Maupiti Island

Maupiti Island – MS-DOS cover art
Maupiti Island, released in 1990 by Lankhor, is a deep and atmospheric detective adventure that immerses players in a gripping noir-style mystery. As private investigator Jérôme Lange, players find themselves stranded on the remote Maupiti Island…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1990
Developer: Lankhor
Publisher: Ubisoft

Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park – MS-DOS cover art
Jurassic Park, released in 1993 by Ocean Software, is an action-adventure game based on the blockbuster movie and novel by Michael Crichton. Combining top-down exploration with first-person shooter sequences, the game puts players in the role of Dr.…
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: Ocean Software
Publisher: -

Test Drive III: The Passion

Test Drive III: The Passion – MS-DOS cover art
Test Drive III: The Passion, released in 1990 by Accolade, is a revolutionary entry in the Test Drive series that brought open-world exploration and advanced 3D graphics to the racing genre. Departing from the linear courses of its predecessors, the…
Genre: Racing
Release: 1990
Developer: Accolade
Publisher: -

Alcatraz

Alcatraz – MS-DOS cover art
Alcatraz, is a 1992 action-adventure game published by Infogrames. Set in the infamous Alcatraz prison, the game combines elements of stealth, strategy, and combat. Players assume the roles of two special agents, Bird and Fist, who are tasked with…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1992
Developer: 221B Software Productions
Publisher: Infogrames

DOOM

DOOM – MS-DOS cover art
DOOM, released in 1993 by id Software, is a landmark first-person shooter that revolutionized the gaming industry. Set in a futuristic, sci-fi horror environment, players assume the role of a space marine, often referred to as "Doomguy," who must…
Genre: Shooter
Release: 1993
Developer: id Software
Publisher: -