Classic MS-DOS Games from 1991

1991 produced some of the most foundational MS-DOS games ever made. Sid Meier's Civilization at MicroProse created a turn-based empire-building game of such depth and 'one more turn' compulsion that it spawned a genre and a franchise still active today. Commander Keen from id Software and Apogee brought console-quality platforming to the PC and proved the shareware distribution model could work at scale. Duke Nukem made his original side-scrolling debut. The Ultima Underworld prototype established the template for the first-person RPG.

Games from 1991 (alphabetical)

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The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons, released in 1991 by Novotrade, is a side-scrolling action game based on the hit animated TV series. Originally an arcade game developed by Konami, this MS-DOS adaptation offers a single-player experience where players take on the role o...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Novotrade
Publisher: Konami

The Games: Winter Challenge
The Games: Winter Challenge
The Games: Winter Challenge, released in 1991 by Accolade, is a thrilling winter sports simulation that brings the excitement of Olympic-style competition to the PC. Featuring eight challenging events, the game tests players’ reflexes, timing, and pr...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1991
Developer: MindSpan
Publisher: Accolade

The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood, released in 1991 by Millennium Interactive, is an isometric action-adventure game that reimagines the classic English legend. Players take on the role of Robin Hood, recently outlawed after losing his lands to the Sherif...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1991
Developer: Millennium Interactive
Publisher: -

Street Rod 2
Street Rod 2
Street Rod 2: The Next Generation, released in 1991 by California Dreams, is a classic racing and car customization game set in the nostalgic world of 1960s American muscle cars. Building on the success of its predecessor, the game puts players in th...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1991
Developer: Logical Design Works
Publisher: California Dreams

Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II
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, Ke...
Genre: FIGHTING
Release: 1991
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: -

Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth, released in 1991 by Wendell Hicken, is a turn-based artillery game that became a staple of early '90s PC gaming. Dubbed “The Mother of All Games,” it pits players against each other in strategic tank battles across destructible, 2D la...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1991
Developer: Wendell Hicken
Publisher: -

RoboCop 3
RoboCop 3
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 corpora...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Digital Image Design
Publisher: Ocean Software

Prehistorik
Prehistorik
Prehistorik, released in 1991 by Titus Interactive, is a fun and colorful platformer that takes players back to the Stone Age. In the game, players control a caveman who must navigate through a variety of prehistoric environments, filled with dangers...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: Titus France
Publisher: -

Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, released in 1991 by LucasArts, is a legendary point-and-click adventure game that combines hilarious humor, clever puzzles, and a swashbuckling story. As the sequel to The Secret of Monkey Island, the game follows ...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1991
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Metal Mutant
Metal Mutant
Metal Mutant, released in 1991 by Silmarils, is a unique side-scrolling action-adventure game that puts players in control of a powerful biomechanical warrior on a mission to overthrow an evil robotic empire. What sets Metal Mutant apart is its trans...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Silmarils
Publisher: -

Lemmings
Lemmings
Lemmings, released in 1991 by Psygnosis, is a pioneering puzzle game that captivated players with its unique gameplay and charming characters. In the game, players are tasked with guiding a group of small, green-haired creatures called Lemmings throu...
Genre: PUZZLE
Release: 1991
Developer: DMA Design
Publisher: Psygnosis

HeroQuest
HeroQuest
HeroQuest (MS-DOS, 1991) is a classic fantasy role-playing game developed by Gremlin Interactive, inspired by the popular board game of the same name. It brings the tabletop dungeon-crawling experience to computers, allowing players to step into the ...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1991
Developer: Gremlin Interactive
Publisher: -

Heart of China
Heart of China
Heart of China, released in 1991 by Dynamix, is a cinematic point-and-click adventure that whisks players away to a romantic and dangerous journey across 1930s Asia. Blending action, drama, and light-hearted charm, the game follows Jake “Lucky” Maste...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1991
Developer: Dynamix
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Gunship 2000
Gunship 2000
Gunship 2000, released in 1991 by MicroProse, is a highly detailed combat flight simulator that puts players in the cockpit of advanced attack helicopters. As the sequel to Gunship, the game expands on its predecessor with improved graphics, enhanced...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1991
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

Gods
Gods
Gods, released in 1991 by The Bitmap Brothers, is a mythological action-platformer that plunges players into a dangerous world of ancient gods and mythical creatures. Set in a crumbling city overrun by chaos, players assume the role of Hercules, task...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher: Renegade Software

Gobliiins
Gobliiins
Gobliiins (1991) is a puzzle-adventure game developed and published by the French studio Coktel Vision for MS-DOS. It is the first entry in the well-known Gobliiins series and stands out for its unusual spelling, stylized visuals, and focus on multi-...
Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1991
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Fantastic Dizzy
Fantastic Dizzy
Fantastic Dizzy, released in 1991 by Codemasters, is a charming puzzle-platformer that follows the adventures of Dizzy, a brave egg-shaped hero, on a quest to rescue his girlfriend Daisy and defeat the evil wizard Zaks. Set in the whimsical land of t...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: -

Falcon 3.0
Falcon 3.0
Falcon 3.0 is a landmark combat flight simulator released in 1991 for MS-DOS, developed by Spectrum HoloByte. Renowned for its unprecedented realism at the time, the game puts players in the cockpit of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, delivering a deeply te...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1991
Developer: Sphere Inc.
Publisher: Spectrum HoloByte

Eye of the Beholder
Eye of the Beholder
Eye of the Beholder is a legendary first-person dungeon crawler released for MS-DOS in 1991 by Westwood Associates and published by Strategic Simulations, Inc.. Set in the famous Dungeons & Dragons world of Forgotten Realms, the game sends a party of...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1991
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

Elite Plus
Elite Plus
Elite Plus, released in 1991 by Microplay Software, is an enhanced version of the classic space trading and combat simulation Elite. Building upon the original 1984 game, Elite Plus introduces improved graphics, smoother gameplay, and enhanced sound,...
Genre: SIMULATION
Release: 1991
Developer: Microplay Software
Publisher: -

Elf
Elf
Elf, released in 1991 by Ocean Software, is a side-scrolling action-platformer that plunges players into a vibrant fantasy world filled with danger, magic, and whimsy. You play as Cornelius, a young elf on a quest to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend f...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: Ocean Software
Publisher: -

Duke Nukem
Duke Nukem
Released in 1991 by Apogee Software, Duke Nukem is the game that introduced one of PC gaming's most iconic action heroes. This classic side-scrolling platformer follows Duke as he battles the evil Dr. Proton and his army of Techbots across three acti...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1991
Developer: 3D Realms
Publisher: -

D/Generation
D/Generation
D/Generation, released in 1991 by Mindscape, is a sci-fi action-puzzle game that immerses players in a suspenseful and challenging mission. Set in a high-tech skyscraper in near-future Singapore, players take on the role of a courier tasked with deli...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Robert Cook
Publisher: Mindscape
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