Classic MS-DOS Games from 1993

1993 was the year DOOM arrived and nothing was ever the same again. id Software's masterpiece became a cultural phenomenon, popularising networked multiplayer deathmatch and defining the first-person shooter for years to come. LucasArts responded with Day of the Tentacle and Sam & Max Hit the Road — two of the wittiest, most inventive adventure games ever written. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers brought mature storytelling to the genre. Master of Orion codified 4X strategy. The 7th Guest pushed CD-ROM multimedia. 1993 remains the gold standard year for MS-DOS gaming.

Games from 1993 (by rating)

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DOOM
DOOM – MS-DOS cover art
DOOM, released in 1993 by id Software, is a landmark first-person shooter that revolutionized the gaming industry. Set in a futuristic, sci-fi horror environment, players assume the role of a space marine, often referred to as "Doomguy," who must…
Genre: Shooter
Release: 1993
Developer: id Software
Publisher: -

Body Blows
Body Blows – MS-DOS cover art
Body Blows, released in 1993 by Team17, is a fast-paced arcade-style fighting game that brought intense one-on-one combat to the PC. Drawing inspiration from genre classics like Street Fighter II, the game features a colorful cast of unique…
Genre: Fighting
Release: 1993
Developer: Team17
Publisher: -

Return of the Phantom
Return of the Phantom – MS-DOS cover art
Return of the Phantom, released in 1993 by MicroProse, is a point-and-click adventure game steeped in gothic mystery and theatrical intrigue. Set in the opulent Paris Opera House, the story begins when a tragic accident strikes during a performance,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: MPS Labs
Publisher: MicroProse

Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold
Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold – MS-DOS cover art
Blake Stone: Aliens of Gold, released in 1993 by Apogee Software, is a sci-fi first-person shooter set in a futuristic world overrun by hostile alien forces. Players step into the boots of Blake Stone, a secret agent tasked with infiltrating the…
Genre: Shooter
Release: 1993
Developer: JAM Productions
Publisher: 3D Realms

Zool
Zool – MS-DOS cover art
Zool, released in 1993 by Gremlin Graphics, is a lightning-fast platformer starring a ninja from the Nth Dimension on a mission to prove his worth. With vibrant graphics, high-energy gameplay, and a surreal, candy-coated world, Zool was designed to…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1993
Developer: Gremlin Interactive
Publisher: -

Yo! Joe! Beat the Ghosts
Yo! Joe! Beat the Ghosts – MS-DOS cover art
Yo! Joe! Beat the Ghosts, developed by Play Byte and released for MS-DOS in 1993, is a colorful side-scrolling action platformer with a distinctive 90s comic-book style. Players take control of two street-smart heroes, Joe and Nat, who find…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1993
Developer: Scipio
Publisher: Play Byte

Simon the Sorcerer
Simon the Sorcerer – MS-DOS cover art
Simon the Sorcerer, released in 1993 by Adventure Soft, is a whimsical point-and-click adventure game that combines clever puzzles, witty dialogue, and a charming fantasy world. Players step into the shoes of Simon, an ordinary teenager who is…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Adventure Soft
Publisher: -

BloodNet
BloodNet – MS-DOS cover art
BloodNet is a cyberpunk role-playing adventure game developed by MicroProse and released for MS-DOS in 1993. Set in a dystopian near-future New York, the game blends science fiction with gothic horror, creating a unique mix of cyberspace hacking,…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

Star Wars: X-Wing
Star Wars: X-Wing – MS-DOS cover art
Star Wars: X-Wing is a landmark space combat simulator released in 1993 for MS-DOS by LucasArts. Set during the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, the game places the player in the role of a Rebel Alliance pilot fighting against the Galactic…
Genre: Simulation
Release: 1993
Developer: Totally Games
Publisher: LucasArts

Goblins 3
Goblins 3 – MS-DOS cover art
Goblins 3, released in 1993 by Coktel Vision, is the third installment in the beloved Goblins series, combining quirky humor, intricate puzzles, and a richly detailed fantasy world. In this point-and-click adventure, players take on the role of…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Space Quest V
Space Quest V – MS-DOS cover art
Space Quest V: The Next Mutation, released in 1993 by Sierra On-Line, is a comedic point-and-click adventure game that continues the misadventures of Roger Wilco, an intergalactic janitor turned starship captain. This installment takes the series to…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Dynamix
Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Prehistorik 2
Prehistorik 2 – MS-DOS cover art
Prehistorik 2, released in 1993 by Titus France, is a humorous platformer that takes players on a wild journey through prehistoric times. As a club-wielding caveman, players embark on a quest to gather food by bashing their way through a variety of…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1993
Developer: Titus France
Publisher: -

Disney's Aladdin
Disney's Aladdin – MS-DOS cover art
Disney's Aladdin, released in 1993 by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, is a vibrant action-platformer based on the classic Disney animated film. Players step into the shoes of Aladdin, a street-smart hero armed with a scimitar and a bag of tricks,…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1993
Developer: Virgin Interactive
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Syndicate
Syndicate – MS-DOS cover art
Syndicate, released in 1993 by Electronic Arts, is a gritty real-time tactical game set in a cyberpunk future where corporations rule the world through violence and espionage. Developed by Bullfrog Productions, the game places players at the head of…
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Sam & Max Hit the Road
Sam & Max Hit the Road – MS-DOS cover art
Sam & Max Hit the Road, released in 1993 by LucasArts, is a classic point-and-click adventure game that follows the zany exploits of Sam, a laid-back canine detective, and Max, his hyperactive "rabbity-thing" sidekick. Based on Steve Purcell’s cult…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Veil of Darkness
Veil of Darkness – MS-DOS cover art
Veil of Darkness, released in 1993 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI), is a dark and atmospheric action-adventure game that blends elements of horror and RPG mechanics. Set in a cursed valley ruled by a powerful vampire lord, the game immerses…
Genre: Horror
Release: 1993
Developer: Event Horizon Software
Publisher: Strategic Simulations

Lost in Time
Lost in Time – MS-DOS cover art
Lost in Time, released in 1993 by Coktel Vision, is an innovative point-and-click adventure game that combines time travel with a gripping mystery. Players take on the role of Doralice, a woman who finds herself trapped in a labyrinth of time after…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Coktel Vision
Publisher: -

The Chaos Engine
The Chaos Engine – MS-DOS cover art
The Chaos Engine, released in 1993 by The Bitmap Brothers, is a top-down run-and-gun shooter set in a steampunk-inspired alternate history. In a world where a rogue inventor’s machine has twisted time and unleashed monstrous cybernetic creatures,…
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher: Renegade Software

Cannon Fodder
Cannon Fodder – MS-DOS cover art
Cannon Fodder, released in 1993 by Sensible Software, is a tactical action-strategy game that blends humor, fast-paced combat, and strategic squad-based gameplay. Players command a small team of soldiers as they embark on deadly missions across…
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: Sensible Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Master of Orion
Master of Orion – MS-DOS cover art
Master of Orion, released in 1993 by MicroProse, is a genre-defining 4X strategy game that invites players to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate their way to galactic dominance. Set in a vast and procedurally generated universe, the game puts…
Genre: Strategy
Release: 1993
Developer: Simtex
Publisher: MicroProse

The Incredible Machine
The Incredible Machine – MS-DOS cover art
The Incredible Machine, released in 1993 by Dynamix, is a delightfully inventive puzzle game that challenges players to solve problems using whimsical contraptions and Rube Goldberg-style logic. The game provides an assortment of everyday…
Genre: Puzzle
Release: 1993
Developer: Dynamix
Publisher: -

Alien Breed
Alien Breed – MS-DOS cover art
Alien Breed, released in 1993 by Team17, is a top-down sci-fi shooter that plunges players into the heart of a deadly alien invasion aboard a futuristic space station. Drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi horror, the game puts you in the role of…
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: Team17
Publisher: -

SEAL Team
SEAL Team – MS-DOS cover art
SEAL Team, released in 1993 by Electronic Arts for MS-DOS, is a tactical military simulation that puts players in command of an elite squad of U.S. Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War. Combining first-person action with strategic planning, the game…
Genre: Action
Release: 1993
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Shadow of the Comet
Shadow of the Comet – MS-DOS cover art
Shadow of the Comet is a classic point-and-click adventure game developed by Infogrames and released for MS-DOS in 1993. Set in the eerie New England town of Illsmouth in 1910, the story follows British journalist John T. Parker, who arrives to…
Genre: Adventure
Release: 1993
Developer: Infogrames
Publisher: -

Bio Menace
Bio Menace – MS-DOS cover art
Bio Menace is a fast-paced side-scrolling action platformer developed by Apogee Software and released for MS-DOS in 1993. Built on the Commander Keen engine, the game follows Snake Logan, a tough CIA operative who must battle hordes of mutants and…
Genre: Platformer
Release: 1993
Developer: 3D Realms
Publisher: -