Classic MS-DOS Games from 1987

1987 was a pivotal year for MS-DOS gaming. LucasArts (then Lucasfilm Games) released Maniac Mansion — the first game built on the SCUMM engine — introducing the point-and-click adventure genre to PC audiences. Beyond Zork blended the text parser with RPG elements. Space Quest II and King's Quest III continued Sierra's prolific adventure game output. The foundations of what would become the adventure game's golden age were firmly being laid.

Games from 1987 (alphabetical)

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

The Last Ninja
The Last Ninja
The Last Ninja is an action-adventure game developed by System 3 and released for MS-DOS in 1987. Set in a mythical version of feudal Japan, it follows the journey of Armakuni, the last surviving ninja of his clan, who seeks revenge against the evil ...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1987
Developer: System 3
Publisher: Activision

Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel
Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel, released in 1987 by Sierra On-Line, is a realistic police adventure that blends narrative-driven gameplay with authentic law enforcement procedures. Players take on the role of Sonny Bonds, a patrol office...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1987
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Death Sword
Death Sword
Death Sword is a brutal fantasy fighting game released for MS-DOS by Palace Software in 1987. Players take control of a powerful barbarian warrior and battle a series of deadly opponents in one-on-one combat, using swords, kicks, and carefully timed ...
Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1987
Developer: Palace Software
Publisher: Epyx

Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor
Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor
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: -
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