Classic MS-DOS Games from 1996

1996 was MS-DOS gaming's glorious final chapter. id Software's Quake pushed into true 3D and demonstrated what the platform could still achieve. Duke Nukem 3D from 3D Realms became one of the most talked-about games of the decade. Tomb Raider launched a new genre and a new gaming icon. Diablo from Blizzard Entertainment created the action-RPG dungeon-crawler template that the genre still follows. Heroes of Might and Magic II cemented the turn-based strategy series as a modern classic. The games of 1996 were among the finest ever produced for DOS.

Games from 1996

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Abuse
Abuse
Abuse, released in 1996 by Crack dot Com, is a side-scrolling action game that blends fast-paced shooting with atmospheric sci-fi horror. Players control Nick Vrenna, a prisoner in a high-security facility where a genetic experiment has gone terribly...
Genre: PLATFORMER
Release: 1996
Developer: Crack dot Com
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Albion
Albion
Albion (1996) is a narrative-focused role-playing game for MS-DOS developed by Blue Byte, combining several classic RPG design approaches. Exploration is presented in a first-person perspective reminiscent of dungeon crawlers, while combat shifts to ...
Genre: RPG
Release: 1996
Developer: Blue Byte
Publisher: -

Death Rally
Death Rally
Death Rally (1996) is a top-down arcade racing game for MS-DOS developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Apogee Software. Set in a brutal, post-apocalyptic future, the game places players in illegal death races where winning is not just abou...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1996
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: Apogee Software

Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D
Duke Nukem 3D, released in 1996 by 3D Realms, is a fast-paced first-person shooter that became an instant classic thanks to its over-the-top action, destructible environments, and unforgettable one-liners. Players take on the role of Duke Nukem, a wi...
Genre: SHOOTER
Release: 1996
Developer: 3D Realms
Publisher: -

Grand Prix 2
Grand Prix 2
Grand Prix 2, released in 1996 by MicroProse, is widely regarded as one of the most influential Formula 1 racing simulations of its era. Designed by Geoff Crammond, the game delivers an impressively realistic driving model for its time, capturing the...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1996
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: -

Quake
Quake
Quake, developed by id Software and released in 1996, marked a revolutionary step in first-person shooters. Running on a fully 3D engine, it immersed players in dark, gothic environments filled with twisted architecture, eerie lighting, and relentles...
Genre: SHOOTER
Release: 1996
Developer: id Software
Publisher: GT Interactive

Quarantine
Quarantine
Quarantine, released in 1996 by GameTek, is a gritty, futuristic vehicular combat game that blends high-speed driving with first-person shooter elements. Set in the dystopian city of Kemo, where a failed corporate experiment has turned the population...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1996
Developer: Imagexcel
Publisher: GameTek

Sensible World of Soccer
Sensible World of Soccer
Sensible World of Soccer is a legendary football management and arcade-style sports game developed by Sensible Software and released for MS-DOS in 1996. Combining fast-paced gameplay with deep team management mechanics, the game became famous for its...
Genre: SPORTS
Release: 1996
Developer: Sensible Software
Publisher: GT Interactive

Super Cars International
Super Cars International
Super Cars International, released in 1996 by Magnetic Fields, is a top-down arcade racing game that delivers fast, competitive action with a touch of vehicular mayhem. An updated version of the classic Super Cars II, the game features a lineup of sl...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1996
Developer: Magnetic Fields
Publisher: Gremlin Graphics

The Settlers II
The Settlers II
The Settlers II (1996) by Blue Byte Software is a classic real-time strategy and city-building game originally released for MS-DOS. The game challenges players to guide a stranded Roman expedition as they build a thriving settlement from the ground u...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1996
Developer: Blue Byte
Publisher: -

Whiplash
Whiplash
Whiplash (released as Fatal Racing in some regions) is a high-speed, futuristic racing game developed by Interplay Productions for MS-DOS in 1996. The game focuses on aggressive, stunt-heavy driving across wild, roller-coaster-like tracks filled with...
Genre: RACING
Release: 1996
Developer: Gremlin Interactive
Publisher: Interplay Productions
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