Classic MS-DOS Games from 1990

1990 was the year VGA became the new standard, and MS-DOS games grew dramatically more colourful and detailed overnight. Wing Commander from Origin Systems delivered cinematic space combat that felt like playing a science-fiction film. The Secret of Monkey Island — LucasArts' debut SCUMM masterpiece — reinvented the adventure game with perfect comic writing and clever puzzles. King's Quest V transitioned Sierra's flagship series to a fully point-and-click interface. The golden age of DOS gaming had definitively arrived.

Games from 1990 (by rating)

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LHX Attack Chopper
LHX Attack Chopper – MS-DOS cover art
LHX Attack Chopper, developed and published by Electronic Arts in 1990, is a classic combat flight simulator that puts players in the cockpit of advanced military helicopters. Designed for MS-DOS systems, the game blends arcade-style accessibility…
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Space Crusade
Space Crusade – MS-DOS cover art
Space Crusade is a tactical sci-fi strategy game released in 1990 for MS-DOS, developed under the banner of Milton Bradley. Blending elements of board gaming with early computer-based strategy, the game places players in control of elite space…
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1990
Developer: Milton Bradley
Publisher: -

Sharkey's 3D Pool
Sharkey's 3D Pool – MS-DOS cover art
Sharkey's 3D Pool is a classic billiards simulation released for MS-DOS in 1990 by MicroProse. The game aimed to deliver one of the most realistic pool experiences available on home computers at the time, combining detailed 3D table rendering with…
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: Aardvark Software
Publisher: MicroProse

Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia – MS-DOS cover art
Prince of Persia, released in 1990 by Broderbund, is a groundbreaking action-platformer that set new standards for fluid animation and cinematic gameplay. Set in an exotic, ancient Persian setting, the game follows the story of an unnamed prince who…
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1990
Developer: Broderbund
Publisher: -

The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail – MS-DOS cover art
The Oregon Trail (1990), developed by MECC for MS-DOS, is a landmark educational simulation that blends historical learning with strategic resource management. Set during the 19th-century westward expansion of the United States, the game places…
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: MECC
Publisher: -

Red Baron
Red Baron – MS-DOS cover art
Red Baron, released in 1990 by Dynamix and published by Sierra On-Line, is a legendary World War I flight simulator that lets players relive the dawn of aerial combat. Taking to the skies in fragile biplanes and triplanes, pilots engage in dogfights…
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1990
Developer: Dynamix
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe – MS-DOS cover art
Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe is a fast-paced, futuristic sports game that blends elements of handball, hockey, and pinball into a uniquely aggressive competition. Developed by The Bitmap Brothers and released in 1990, it places players in a brutal…
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1990
Developer: The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher: Image Works

Stunts
Stunts – MS-DOS cover art
Stunts, released in 1990 by Broderbund, is a groundbreaking racing game that lets players experience high-speed thrills on insane stunt tracks. Known for its innovative gameplay and freedom of creativity, Stunts allows players to race against the…
Genre: RACING
Release: 1990
Developer: Distinctive Software
Publisher: Broderbund

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: -