Martial arts MS-DOS Games

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…

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…

Karateka (1984) is a classic side-scrolling martial arts game developed by Jordan Mechner and published by Brøderbund for MS-DOS and other platforms. Renowned for its cinematic presentation and fluid rotoscoped animation, Karateka was one of the…

Mortal Kombat, released in 1992 by Midway, is a legendary fighting game that redefined the genre with its brutal combat, unique characters, and iconic finishing moves. Set in the realm of Earth, the game revolves around a high-stakes martial arts…

Street Fighter II by Capcom is a legendary fighting game that revolutionized the arcade gaming scene in 1991. The MS-DOS version brought the intense one-on-one battles to home computers, allowing players to choose from iconic fighters such as Ryu,…

The Last Ninja is an action-adventure game developed by System 3 that first appeared in 1987 and came to MS-DOS in 1988. Set in a mythical version of feudal Japan, it follows the journey of Armakuni, the last surviving ninja of his clan, who seeks…

Zool, released in 1993 by Gremlin Graphics, is a lightning-fast platformer starring a ninja from the Nth Dimension on a mission to prove his worth. With vibrant graphics, high-energy gameplay, and a surreal, candy-coated world, Zool was designed to…

Budokan: The Martial Spirit, is a martial arts simulation game released in 1989 by Electronic Arts. The game immerses players in the world of traditional martial arts, offering a unique and authentic experience that emphasizes discipline, skill, and…