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 (alphabetical)

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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: -

Jill of the Jungle
Jill of the Jungle – MS-DOS cover art
Jill of the Jungle, released in 1992 by Epic MegaGames, is a vibrant action-platformer that stars Jill, a fearless Amazonian warrior on a quest through dangerous landscapes filled with traps, monsters, and puzzles. With its mix of fast-paced…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1992
Developer: Epic Games
Publisher: -

KGB
KGB – MS-DOS cover art
KGB, released in 1992 by Cryo Interactive, is a tense and atmospheric point-and-click adventure that plunges players into the world of Cold War espionage. Set in the final days of the Soviet Union, the game follows Captain Maksim Rukov, a young KGB…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Cryo Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow – MS-DOS cover art
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line, is a masterpiece in the classic point-and-click adventure series, combining stunning visuals, a richly woven narrative, and challenging puzzles. Written by Roberta…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

Legends of Valour
Legends of Valour – MS-DOS cover art
Legends of Valour, released in 1992 by Synthetic Dimensions, is an ambitious first-person RPG that offers players an open-ended adventure in a vast medieval fantasy city. Set in the sprawling metropolis of Mitteldorf, the game allows players to…
Genre: RPG
Release: 1992
Developer: Synthetic Dimensions
Publisher: U.S. Gold

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

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

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: -

Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight
Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight – MS-DOS cover art
Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight, released in 1992 by Mindscape, is a brutal action-RPG that blends arcade-style combat with strategic exploration and a touch of fantasy. Set in a mythical world, players take on the role of a knight chosen to retrieve…
Genre: Action
Release: 1992
Developer: Rob Anderson
Publisher: Mindscape

Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat – MS-DOS cover art
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…
Genre: Fighting
Release: 1992
Developer: Probe Software
Publisher: Midway

Push-Over
Push-Over – MS-DOS cover art
Push-Over, released in 1992 by Ocean Software, is a clever puzzle-platformer that challenges players with intricate logic and strategy. The game puts players in the role of G.I. Ant, an industrious ant tasked with retrieving lost packets of Quavers…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1992
Developer: Red Rat Software
Publisher: Ocean Software

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: -

Quest for Glory III: Wages of War
Quest for Glory III: Wages of War – MS-DOS cover art
Quest for Glory III: Wages of War, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line, is a unique blend of adventure and role-playing that continues the hero’s journey in the acclaimed Quest for Glory series. Set in the vibrant, African-inspired land of Tarna, the…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
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: -

The Dagger of Amon Ra
The Dagger of Amon Ra – MS-DOS cover art
Roberta Williams' Laura Bow in The Dagger of Amon Ra, released in 1992 by Sierra On-Line, is a thrilling point-and-click murder mystery set in the glamorous yet treacherous world of 1920s New York. As Laura Bow, a rookie journalist, players…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: -

The Legacy: Realm of Terror
The Legacy: Realm of Terror – MS-DOS cover art
The Legacy: Realm of Terror, released in 1993 by MicroProse, is a chilling first-person horror RPG that combines elements of survival horror with deep role-playing mechanics. Set in a mysterious mansion steeped in dark secrets, players must unravel…
Genre: Horror
Release: 1992
Developer: Magnetic Scrolls
Publisher: MicroProse

The Legend of Kyrandia
The Legend of Kyrandia – MS-DOS cover art
The Legend of Kyrandia, released in 1992 by Virgin Games, is a visually stunning point-and-click adventure game that takes players on a magical journey through the enchanting kingdom of Kyrandia. Developed by Westwood Studios, the game is the first…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1992
Developer: Westwood Studios
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

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: -

Ugh!
Ugh! – MS-DOS cover art
Ugh!, released in 1992 by Play Byte, is a charming and quirky arcade-style game that blends action, strategy, and humor. Set in prehistoric times, players take on the role of a caveman who pilots a stone-age helicopter to transport passengers across…
Genre: Action
Release: 1992
Developer: Egosoft
Publisher: Play Byte