Classic MS-DOS Games from 1992

1992 may be the single most significant year in MS-DOS gaming history. id Software's Wolfenstein 3D launched the first-person shooter genre, setting the stage for everything from Doom to Half-Life. Alone in the Dark by Infogrames pioneered survival horror with fixed camera angles and genuine dread. Westwood Studios' Dune II invented the real-time strategy genre. LucasArts published Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis — widely considered one of the greatest adventure games ever made. Few years in any medium have produced such a density of genre-defining work.

Games from 1992 (recently added)

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Locomotion
Locomotion – MS-DOS cover art
Locomotion is a railway-themed puzzle game developed by Prestige Softwareentwicklung and released for MS-DOS in 1992. Viewed from a top-down perspective, the game puts players in charge of a busy railway network filled with tracks, switches, and…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1992
Developer: André Wüthrich
Publisher: Prestige

Ishar: Legend of the Fortress
Ishar: Legend of the Fortress – MS-DOS cover art
Ishar: Legend of the Fortress is a fantasy role-playing game developed and published by the French studio Silmarils in 1992. Set on the island of Kendoria, the story follows the warrior Aramir on his quest to defeat the evil sorcerer Krogh, who has…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Silmarils
Publisher: -

Gobliins 2
Gobliins 2 – MS-DOS cover art
Gobliins 2: The Prince Buffoon is a charming puzzle-adventure game developed by Coktel Vision and released for MS-DOS in 1992. As the sequel to the original Gobliiins, it continues the series’ distinctive blend of colorful cartoon graphics, surreal…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant – MS-DOS cover art
Wizardry VII: Crusaders of the Dark Savant is a 1992 MS-DOS role-playing game developed by Sir-Tech and widely regarded as one of the most ambitious entries in the classic Wizardry series. It continues the tradition of first-person, party-based…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Sir-Tech
Publisher: -

First Samurai
First Samurai – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1992
Developer: Vivid Image
Publisher: Ubisoft

Eternam
Eternam – MS-DOS cover art
Eternam is a point-and-click adventure game released for MS-DOS in 1992 by Infogrames. The game tells the story of Bob Wilson, a young man living in the distant future, where society is obsessed with achieving immortality through advanced technology…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Infogrames
Publisher: -

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary – MS-DOS cover art
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary for MS-DOS, released by Interplay Productions in 1992, is a story-driven adventure that captures the spirit of the original Star Trek series. Players take command of the USS Enterprise as Captain Kirk, accompanied by the…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: -

Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen
Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen – MS-DOS cover art
Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen is a classic first-person role-playing game developed and published by New World Computing in 1992 for MS-DOS. Set in the high-fantasy world of Xeen, the game invites players to lead a party of adventurers across…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: New World Computing
Publisher: -

Darklands
Darklands – MS-DOS cover art
Darklands, released in 1992 by MicroProse, is a unique role-playing game set in a gritty, realistic version of 15th-century Germany — a world where medieval folklore, alchemy, and religious superstition come to life. Instead of traditional fantasy…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: MPS Labs
Publisher: MicroProse

Amazon: Guardians of Eden
Amazon: Guardians of Eden – MS-DOS cover art
Amazon: Guardians of Eden, released in 1992 by Access Software, is a classic point-and-click adventure set deep in the mysterious South American jungle. Players take on the role of private investigator Nigel Danvers, who embarks on a perilous…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Access Software
Publisher: -

Heimdall
Heimdall – MS-DOS cover art
Heimdall, released in 1992 by Core Design, is an action-adventure game inspired by Norse mythology. Players take on the role of the young warrior Heimdall, chosen by the gods to recover three stolen relics — Odin’s sword, Frey’s spear, and Thor’s…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: The 8th Day
Publisher: Core Design

Formula One Grand Prix
Formula One Grand Prix – MS-DOS cover art
Formula One Grand Prix, released in 1992 by MicroProse and designed by Geoff Crammond, is a landmark racing simulation that set new standards for realism and immersion in motorsport gaming. Featuring all sixteen tracks of the 1991 Formula One…
Genre: Racing
Release: 1992
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

Dune
Dune – MS-DOS cover art
Dune, released in 1992 by Cryo Interactive and published by Virgin Games, is a unique blend of adventure and strategy inspired by Frank Herbert’s legendary science fiction novel. Players step into the role of Paul Atreides, heir of House Atreides,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Cryo Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Quest for Glory
Quest for Glory – MS-DOS cover art
Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero, re-released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line in a VGA remake of the 1989 classic, is a hybrid adventure/RPG that blends Sierra’s signature point-and-click interface with role-playing depth. Players create a…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Trolls
Trolls – MS-DOS cover art
Trolls, released in 1992 by Flair Software, is a colorful side-scrolling platform game starring the popular toy trolls with their distinctive wild hair. Players guide a cheerful troll through a series of vibrant, imaginative worlds in a quest to…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1992
Developer: Flair Software
Publisher: -

Lure of the Temptress
Lure of the Temptress – MS-DOS cover art
Lure of the Temptress, released in 1992 by Revolution Software, is a fantasy point-and-click adventure that marked the studio’s debut. Players step into the role of a reluctant hero named Diermot, who finds himself imprisoned in the medieval town of…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Revolution Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Dylan Dog: The Murderers
Dylan Dog: The Murderers – MS-DOS cover art
Dylan Dog: The Murderers, released in 1992 by Italian developer Simulmondo, is an adventure game based on the popular comic book series featuring the “nightmare investigator” Dylan Dog. Set in a dark and mysterious London, the story plunges players…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1992
Developer: Simulmondo
Publisher: -

Hook
Hook – MS-DOS cover art
Hook is a side-scrolling action-adventure game based on Steven Spielberg's 1991 film of the same name. Players step into the shoes of Peter Banning—now rediscovering his identity as the legendary Peter Pan—as he embarks on a perilous journey to…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Ocean Software
Publisher: -

Inca
Inca – MS-DOS cover art
Inca, released in 1992 by Coktel Vision, is a surreal and genre-blending adventure that fuses ancient mythology with futuristic sci-fi. Set in an alternate universe where the Inca Empire has reached the stars, players take on the role of El Dorado,…
Genre: Simulation
Release: 1992
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line