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Friday, 30 December 2011

Chaos Strikes Back

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: First-person
Themes : Epic, Fantasy
Developer: FTL Software
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: FTL Software
Year released: 2001
Year released: 2001
Platform: DOS


Available at:
HOTUD

V.G. Max

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: Beat em-up
Themes : Anime, Licensed
Developer: Ton Tan Nerw
Publisher: Ton Tan Nerw
Copyright: Ton Tan Nerw
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP


Available at:
Old-Games

War Diary

Producer: Game Factory, The
Publisher: Game Factory, The
Year: 1996
Keywords: Abandonware Strategy History Warfare Real Time
Size: 13334 kb


Available at:
Abandonia

Civil War, The (Empire)

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Multi-level war
Themes : Historical, Epic
Designer(s): Steven Green
Developer: Greenius
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Copyright: Greenius
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: IPX Serial


Available at:
HOTUD

Monday, 12 December 2011

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Trade or management
Themes : Business
Designer(s): Bob Jamison & Dosius
Developer: Freeware
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Dosius
Year released: 2001
Year released: 2001
Platform: DOS



Available at:
HOTUD

Super Star Trek

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Hypothetical
Themes : Science Fiction
Designer(s): David Matuszek & Tom Almy
Developer: Freeware
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Tom Almy
Year released: 2002
Year released: 2002



Available at:
HOTUD

Porrasturvat

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Other sim
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Jetro Lauha
Developer: tAAt
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Jetro Lauha
Year released: 2002
Year released: 2002
Platform: Windows XP


Available at:
HOTUD

Rekkaturvat

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Other sim
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Jetro Lauha
Developer: tAAt
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Jetro Lauha
Year released: 2003
Year released: 2003
Platform: Windows XP



Available at:
HOTUD

Monday, 5 December 2011

Romancing Sa-Ga 3

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Console-style
Themes : Fantasy, Epic, Anime
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Copyright: Squaresoft
Year released: 1995
Year released: 1995
Platform: Super Nintendo


Available at:
Old-Games

Liberty Crime Squad

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Roguelike
Themes : Modern, Political
Designer(s): Tarn Adams
Developer: Bay Twelve Games
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Bay Twelve Games
Year released: 2004
Year released: 2004
Platform: DOS



Available at:
HOTUD

7th Legion

Genre: Strategy
Sub-Genre: War; Real Time Strategy
Producer: Epic MegaGames, Inc.
Publisher: MicroProse Ltd.
Year: 1997
Keywords: Abandonware Strategy Futuristic Post-Apocalyptic Isometric Real Time Network
Size: 34221 kb
Compability: Windows XP

Available at:
Abandonia

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Sargon 5: World Class Chess

Year: 1991
Genre: Strategy
Theme: Chess
Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.
Developer: Activision Publishing, Inc.



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Pray for Death

release year: 1996
developer: Light Shock Software s.n.c.
publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
category: Action
genre / theme: fighting, side-scrolling
platform: PC DOS


Available at:
DJ OldGames

Apache Longbow

release year: 1995
developer: Digital Integration Ltd.
publisher: Digital Integration Ltd.
category: Simulation
genre / theme: helicopter
platform: PC DOS, Windows, Macintosh


Available at:
DJ OldGames

Pools of Darkness

Year: 1991
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Developer: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Monday, 28 November 2011

Silk

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: Arcade
Themes : Anime
Developer: Subsino
Publisher: Subsino
Copyright: Subsino
Year released: 1993
Year released: 1993
Platform: DOS



Available at:
HOTUD

ShadowCaster

Year: 1993
Genre: Action, Adventure
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Real-Time
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: Raven Software Corporation
Perspective: 1st-Person

Available at:
MyAbandonware

Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds

Alt name: Ultima Underworld 2: Labyrinth of Worlds
Year: 1993
Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: Looking Glass Technologies, Inc.
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss

Year: 1992
Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: Blue Sky Productions
Perspective: 1st-Person



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Volfied

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: Arcade
Designer(s): Richard Horrocks
Developer: Taito
Publisher: Empire Interactive
Copyright: Empire Interactive
Year released: 1991
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: SHS



Available at:
HOTUD

Gal Pani X

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: Arcade
Themes : Anime
Developer: Anonymous
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Anonymous
Year released: 2001
Year released: 2001
Platform: Windows XP




Available at:
HOTUD

Marble Cooking

Genre: Puzzle
Sub Genre: Reflex-oriented
Themes : Anime, Unique
Developer: Negative
Publisher: Negative
Copyright: Negative
Year released: 1996
Platform: Windows XP




Available at:
MyAbandonware
HOTUD

Monday, 14 November 2011

Sub Culture

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Hypothetical
Themes : Naval
Designer(s): Mike Williamson & Jonathan Small
Developer: Criterion Studios
Publisher: UBI Soft
Copyright: UBI Soft
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP


Available at:
Old-Games

Friday, 11 November 2011

Veil of Darkness

Genre: Adventure
Sub Genre: Multi-genre adventure
Themes : Modern, Horror
Designer(s): Thomas Holmes & Chris Stratka
Developer: Dreamforge Intertainment
Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Copyright: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Year released: 1994


Available at:
HOTUD

Legacy: Realms of Terror, The

Genre: Adventure
Sub Genre: Multi-genre adventure
Themes : Modern, Horror
Designer(s): Stephen Hand & Matt Innes
Developer: Magnetic Scrolls
Publisher: MicroProse
Copyright: Magnetic Scrolls
Year released: 1993
Platform: DOS



Available at:
HOTUD

Perihelion: The Prophecy

release year: 1993
developer: Morbid Visions
publisher: Psygnosis
category: RPG
genre / theme: sci-fi, cyberpunk, adventure
platform: Amiga


Available at:
DJ OldGames

Quarterstaff: Tomb of Setmoth

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Top-down
Themes : Fantasy
Designer(s): Amy Briggs
Developer: Infocom
Publisher: MediaGenic
Copyright: Infocom
Year released: 1991
Year released: 1991
Platform: Macintosh



Available at:
HOTUD

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

National Lampoons Chess Maniac Five Billion and One

Genre: Strategy

Sub Genre: Board - Western, Chess
Producer: MicroProse Software, Inc.
Publisher: Spectrum Holobyte, Inc.
Year: 1993
Keywords: Abandonware Board Educational Turn Based Hot Seat
Size: 18224 Kb


Available at:
Abandonia

Grandmaster Chess

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Board - Western, Chess
Developer: Capstone
Publisher: Capstone
Copyright: Capstone
Year released: 1994
Year released: 1994
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None
Tech Notes: Run in pure DOS only[use DOSBox)


Available at:
HOTUD

USCF Chess

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Board - Western, Chess
Themes : Licensed
Developer: Indigo Moon Productions
Publisher: Interplay
Copyright: Indigo Moon Productions
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: TBHS


Available at:
HOTUD

Monday, 7 November 2011

Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds

Alt name: Ultima Underworld 2: Labyrinth of Worlds
Year: 1993
Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: Looking Glass Technologies, Inc.
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss

Year: 1992
Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: Blue Sky Productions
Perspective: 1st-Person



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Monday, 31 October 2011

Ultima: Worlds of Adventure 2: Martian Dreams

Year: 1991
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Perspective: Top-Down

Available at:

Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire

release year: 1990
developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
category: RPG
genre / theme: fantasy, prehistoric
platform: PC DOS (1990), Super Famicom (1995)

Available at:

Ultima VIII: Pagan

release year: 1994
developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
category: RPG
genre / theme: fantasy, isometric
platform: PC DOS

Available at:

Ultima VII: Part Two - Serpent Isle

release year: 1993
developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
category: RPG
genre / theme: fantasy, top-down
platform: PC DOS (1993)

Available at:

Ultima VII: The Black Gate

release year: 1992
developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
category: RPG
genre / theme: fantasy, top-down
platform: PC DOS (1992), SNES (1994)

Available at:
MyAbandonware
OldGames (Expansion Pack Included)
Abandonia

Ultima VI: The False Prophet

Alt name: Ultima VI: Itsuwari no Yogensha
Year: 1990
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Perspectives: Top-Down, 3rd-Person


Available at:
OldGames
Abandonia

Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny

Alt names: Ultima: Warriors of Destiny, Ultima V: Shukumei no Senshi
Year: 1988
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Perspective: Top-Down


Available at:
MyAbandonware
Abandonia

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

Alt names: Ultima: Seisha e no Michi, Ultima: Quest of the Avatar, Ultima IV: Avatar no Tankyu, Última IV
Year: 1985
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Perspectives: 1st-Person, Top-Down


Available at:
Abandonia

Ultima III: Third Age of Darkness

Alt names: Ultima: Kyoufu no Exodus, Ultima III: Third Age of Darkness, Ultima: Exodus, Ultima 3
Year: 1985
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Perspective: Top-Down


Available at:
OldGames

Ultima II: Revenge of the Enchantress

Alt names: Ultima II: Second Age of Darkness, Ultima 2
Year: 1983
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Turn-based
Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Perspectives: Top-Down, 3rd-Person

Available at:

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Alt name: Ultima 1: The First Age of Darkness
Year: 1987
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Perspectives: 1st-Person, Top-Down

Available at:

Lotus: The Ultimate Challenge

Alt names: Lotus II - RECS, Lotus III: The Ultimate Challenge, Lotus III
Year: 1993
Genre: Racing / Driving
Publisher: Gremlin Interactive, Ltd.
Developer: Magnetic Fields (Software Design) Ltd.
Perspective: 3rd-Person



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Network Q RAC Rally

Year: 1994
Genre: Racing / Driving, Sports
Theme: Off-Road / Monster Truck
Publisher: EuroPress Software
Developer: Pie in the Sky Software
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Corridor 7: Alien Invasion

Year: 1994
Genre: Action
Theme: Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter
Publisher: Capstone Software
Developer: Capstone Software
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Ball Race

Year: 1988
Genre: Racing / Driving, Simulation, Strategy
Theme: Arcade, Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Perspective: Top-Down


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Deathbringer

Year: 1992
Genre: Action
Theme: Fighting
Publisher: Empire Interactive Entertainment
Perspective: Side-Scrolling


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Brutal Sports Football

Alt names: Crazy Sports Football, Beastball
Year: 1993
Genre: Sports
Theme: Fighting, Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Publisher: Millennium Interactive, Ltd.
Developer: Teque Software Development, Ltd.


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Alien Breed: Tower Assault

Year: 1994
Genre: Action
Theme: Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter
Publisher: Team17 Software Limited
Developer: Team17 Software Limited
Perspectives: 3rd-Person, Top-Down


Available at:
MyAbandonware 

Monday, 24 October 2011

FreeOrion

Genre: Strategy
Theme: Managerial, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Turn-based


Available at:
FreeOrion

Friday, 21 October 2011

Sacrifice

Name : Sacrifice   
Genre : Strategy    
Subgenre :Real-Time; Fantasy
Developer : Shiny Entertainment
Publisher : Interplay Entertainment
Year : 2000
Platform : Windows 98/XP


Available at:
Old-games

Total Annihilation

Name : Total Annihilation     
Genre : Strategy    
Subgenre :Real-Time; Sci-Fi/Futuristic
Publisher : GT Interactive    
Year : 1997
Platform : Windows 9.x/XP


Available at:
GamesWin
Digiex - Full Version(Large file(s), approximately 1.6 Gb in total)

Monday, 17 October 2011

Transport Tycoon Deluxe

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Business, Simulation
Themes : Modern
Designer(s): Chris Sawyer
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: MicroProse
Copyright: Chris Sawyer
Year released: 1995
Year released: 1995
Platform: Windows XP/ME
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP Serial

Available at:
HOTUD

Simutrans

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Business, Simulation

Themes : Historical


Available at:
Simutrans
Also check out the Simutrans Experimental here

Monday, 10 October 2011

Neophyte: The Spirit Master

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Console-style
Themes : Anime, Fantasy, Shareware
Developer: Alien Software
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Alien Software
Year released: 1999
Year released: 1999
Platform: Windows XP


Availalbe at:
Old-Games
Also check out this link

Neophyte: Koplio's Story

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Console-style
Themes : Fantasy, Anime, Shareware
Developer: Alien Software
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Alien Software
Year released: 1998
Year released: 1998
Platform: Windows XP



Available at:
Old-Games 
Also check out this link

Neophyte: The Journey Begins

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Console-style
Themes : Fantasy, Anime, Shareware
Developer: Alien Software
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Alien Software
Year released: 1998
Year released: 1998
Platform: Windows XP




Available at:
Old-Games 
Also check out this link

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Millenium - Return to Earth

Producer: Paragon Software Corporation
Publisher: Paragon Software Corporation
Year: 1991
Keywords: Abandonware Strategy Futuristic Sci-Fi Real Time Turn Based
Size: 343 kb
Tech Notes: Run with DosBox

Available at:
Abandonia

Super Stardust

Producer: Housemarque Ltd.
Publisher: GameTek, Inc.
Year: 1996
Keywords: Abandonware Action Arcade Flight Futuristic Sci-Fi Shooter 3rd Person Top Down
Size: 63770 kb
Tech notes: Run with DosBox


Available at:
Abandonia

Stars!

Producer: Jeff Johnson and Jeff McBride
Publisher: Empire Interactive Entertainment
Year: 1996
Keywords: Abandonware Strategy Futuristic Sci-Fi Turn Based
Size: 1587 kb
Compability: Windows XP

Available at:
Abandonia

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Official Formula 1 Racing

Producer: Lankhor
Release: 1999
System: Pentium
Size: 85mb



Available at:
Old-Cans

The Amazon Trail

Year: 1993
Genre: Adventure, Educational
Theme: Fishing, Sailing / Boating
Publisher: MECC
Developer: MECC
Perspectives: 1st-Person, 3rd-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Monday, 26 September 2011

Conan The Cimmerian

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Isometric
Themes : Fantasy, Licensed
Designer(s): Robert Clardy
Developer: Synergistic Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive
Copyright: Virgin Interactive
Year released: 1992
Year released: 1992
Platform: DOS



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Wednesday, 7 September 2011

King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride

release year: 1994
developer: Sierra On?Line, Inc.
publisher: Sierra On?Line, Inc.
category: Adventure
genre / theme: fantasy, puzzle-solving
platform: PC DOS, Windows, Macintosh



Available at:
MyAbandonware

King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow

Alt names: KQ6, King's Quest VI: Heute geerbt und morgen verschwunden
Year: 1992
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Puzzle-Solving
Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Developer: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Perspective: 3rd-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella

Alt name: KQ4
Year: 1988
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Developer: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Perspective: 3rd-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

King's Quest III: To Heir is Human

Alt names: KQ3, King's Quest 3
Year: 1986
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Developer: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Perspective: 3rd-Person



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Remake version:
AGDInteractive

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne

Alt names: KQ2, King's Quest 2
Year: 1987
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Developer: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Perspective: 3rd-Person



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Remake version:
AGDInteractive

King's Quest - Enhanced Version

Alt names: KQ1, Roberta Williams' King's Quest I: Quest for the Crown, King's Quest 1
Year: 1984
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Puzzle-Solving
Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Developer: Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Perspective: 3rd-Person



Available at:
MyAbandonware
OldGames

Remake version:
AGDInteractive

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight

Alt name: Quest For the Moonstone
Year: 1992
Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Real-Time
Publisher: Mindscape International, Ltd.
Developer: Mindscape International, Ltd.



Available at:
MyAbandonware

Die Hard 2: Die Harder

Year: 1992
Genre: Action, 3D Target Practice
Theme: Arcade, Shooter
Publisher: Grandslam Interactive, Ltd.
Developer: Tiertex Design Studios

Available at:
MyAbandonware

Sentinel Worlds 1: Future Magic

Genre: RPG
Sub Genre: Top-down
Themes : Science Fiction, Organized Forces, Epic
Designer(s): Karl Buiter
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Copyright: Karl Buiter
Year released: 1989
Year released: 1989
Platform: DOS



Available at:
MyAbandonware
HOTUD

Maelstrom

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: 4X in space
Themes : Science Fiction, Epic
Designer(s): Andy Blau
Developer: PAS Software
Publisher: Merit Studios
Copyright: Merit Studios
Year released: 1992
Year released: 1992
Platform: DOS




Available at:
MyAbandonware

Magic Carpet Plus

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: 3D action
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Peter Molyneux
Developer: Bullfrog
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Copyright: Bullfrog
Year released: 1995
Year released: 1995
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: TCP/IP




Available at:
MyAbandonware

Magic Carpet 2

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: 3D action
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Peter Molyneux
Developer: Bullfrog
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Copyright: Bullfrog
Year released: 1995
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP


Available at:
HOTUD

Magic Carpet

Year: 1994
Genre: Action
Theme: Flight, Shooter
Publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Developer: Bullfrog Productions, Ltd.
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware


Monday, 15 August 2011

Star Trek: Starfleet Command III

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Real-time strategy
Themes : Licensed, Science Fiction
Designer(s): Josh Morris
Developer: Taldren
Publisher: Activision
Copyright: Paramount Pictures
Year released: 2002
Year released: 2002
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP


Available at:
HOTUD
 

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Arthur: The Quest for Excalibur

Genre: Interactive Fiction
Sub Genre: Graphical IF
Themes : Myth & Legend
Designer(s): Bob Bates
Developer: Infocom
Publisher: Infocom
Copyright: Infocom
Year released: 1990
Year released: 1990
Platform: DOS


Available at:
MyAbandonware
HOTUD

Balance of Power (1990 edition)

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Politics
Themes : Political, Apocalypse Now, Epic
Designer(s): Chris Crawford
Developer: Chris Crawford
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Chris Crawford
Year released: 1989
Year released: 1989
Platform: DOS


Available at:
MyAbandonware
HOTUD
 

Balance of Power (1985 edition)

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Politics
Themes : Political, Apocalypse Now, Epic
Designer(s): Chris Crawford
Developer: Mindscape
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Chris Crawford
Year released: 1985
Year released: 1985
Platform: DOS


Available at:
MyAbandonware
HOTUD -- Guide only

Shadow President

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Politics
Themes : Modern, Political
Designer(s): Robert Antonick
Developer: DC True
Publisher: DC True
Copyright: DC True
Year released: 1994
Year released: 1994
Platform: DOS


Available at:
MyAbandonware
HOTUD

Oregon Trail Deluxe

Genre: Education
Sub Genre: Problem solving
Themes : Historical
Designer(s): Don Rawitsch & Wayne Studor
Developer: MECC
Publisher: MECC
Copyright: MECC
Year released: 1992
Year released: 1992
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None

Available at:
MyAbandonware 
HOTUD

Monday, 1 August 2011

Astral Masters

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Tabletop strategy
Themes : Licensed, Fantasy, Epic
Developer(s): Apus Software

Designer(s): Alexey Stankevich
Platform: Windows XP/Vista/7

Available at:
MyPlayCity

Sunday, 31 July 2011

Star General

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Hex or tile-based
Themes : Galactic War
Designer(s): Bill Fawcett
Developer: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Copyright: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Year released: 1996

Platform: DOS

Available at:



Monday, 18 July 2011

FIFA Soccer 96

Producer: Electronic Arts Inc.
Release: 1995
System: 486
Size: 14,1mb


Available at:
Old-cans

Armor Alley

Genre: Action
Sub Genre: Multiplayer shooter
Themes : Modern
Designer(s): Arthur Britto
Developer: Information Access Software Technologies
Publisher: Three-Sixty Pacific
Copyright: Three-Sixty Pacific
Year released: 1990
Year released: 1990
Platform: DOS



Available at:
HOTUD
 

Monday, 11 July 2011

Tetris Classic

Year: 1992
Genre: Strategy
Theme: Puzzle-Solving
Publisher: Spectrum Holobyte, Inc.
Developer: Spectrum Holobyte, Inc.




Available at:
MyAbandonware

7 Colors

Year: 1991
Genre: Strategy
Theme: Board / Party Game, Puzzle-Solving
Publisher: Infogrames Europe SA
Developer: Gamos, Ltd.
Perspective: Top-Down


Available at:
MyAbandonware
 

SimuSex

Year: 1992
Genre: Simulation
Theme: Adult
Publisher: Erosoft
Developer: Erosoft
Perspective: 3rd-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonware

Thursday, 30 June 2011

Celtic Tales: Balor of The Evil Eye

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: God game or micromanagement
Themes : Myth & Legend
Developer: KOEI
Publisher: KOEI
Copyright: KOEI
Year released: 1995
Year released: 1995
Platform: DOS




Available at:
Oldgames
HOTUD
 

Sandbox of God, The

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Life
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Mr. Chubigans
Developer: Freeware
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Mr. Chubigans
Year released: 2004
Year released: 2004
Platform: Windows XP

Available at:
HOTUD

MDDClone

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Hypothetical
Themes : Science Fiction, Freelance, Epic
Designer(s): Paul Woakes
Developer: Novagen
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Paul Woakes
Year released: 2005
Year released: 2005
Platform: Windows XP




Available at:
HOTUD
[Version 2.1 (released March 2005)]

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far

Sub Genre: Real-time or real terrain
Themes : World Wars
Designer(s): Keith Zabalaoui
Developer: Atomic Games
Publisher: Microsoft
Copyright: Atomic Games
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP


Available at:
HOTUD

Dogs of War

Sub Genre: Tabletop war
Themes : World Wars, Shareware
Developer: Software Engineering
Publisher: Software Engineering
Copyright: Software Engineering
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: TCP/IP TBHS

Available at:
HOTUD

TacOps

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Hex or tile-based
Themes : Modern
Designer(s): Major Holdridge
Developer: Arsenal Publishing
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Major Holdridge
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows 3.1
Multiplayer: None




Available at:

HOTUD

Pacific General

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Hex or tile-based
Themes : World Wars, Naval
Designer(s): Dan Carmak
Developer: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Copyright: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP Serial PBeM


Available at:
HOTUD

Thursday, 2 June 2011

Emergency: Fighters for Life

Genre : Simulation
Subgenre :Managerial
Publisher : WizardWorks Software
Year : 1998
Platform : Windows 9.x / XP


Available at:
Gameswin
First Alert AF400 Tundra Fire Extinguisher Aerosol Spray
 

Imperial Conquest 2

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Strategic scope
Themes : Historical, Shareware
Developer: Serious Games
Publisher: Serious Games
Copyright: Serious Games
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows 3.1
Multiplayer: None

Available at:

 

Dragoon: The Complete Battles of Frederick The Great

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Miniature or squad
Themes : Historical, Shareware, Design Tool
Designer(s): David Erickson
Developer: Art of War
Publisher: Battlefront.com
Copyright: Art of War
Year released: 1998
Year released: 1998
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: None


Available at:
HOTUD




Axis & Allies: Iron Blitz Edition

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Tabletop war
Themes : World Wars, Licensed, Design Tool
Designer(s): Bill Levay
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: MicroProse
Copyright: Avalon Hill
Year released: 1999
Year released: 1999
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP PBeM


Available at:
HOTUD

Dynamarisa

Genre : Action
Sub Genre : Beat em-up, 3D
Publisher : Tasofro
OS : WindowsXP・VISTA・7 
Requirements : CPU intel Core2Duo 2.4GHz

Available at:

Proliferation

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Strategic scope
Themes : Apocalypse Now, Shareware
Designer(s): Dion Kurczek
Developer: Silicon Commander
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Silicon Commander
Year released: 1999
Year released: 1999
Platform: Windows XP

Available at:
HOTUD

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Fishing Simulator 2

Genre : Simulation
Sub Genre: Flight - Civil
Themes : Modern
Created by : J.C.Spooner
Size : 6,5 MB
 

Available at:
Caiman.us

Monday, 2 May 2011

Scarlet Weather Rhapsody

Name : Scarlet Weather Rhapsody
Genre : Action
Sub Genre: Beat em-up
Themes : Cartoon, Licensed
Developer : Tasofro.net


Available at:
Caiman
Tasofro

War Chess

Name : War Chess
Genre : Strategy   
Subgenre :Board game, Fantasy
Publisher : The Software Toolworks    
Year : 1993
Platform : DOS
Size : 19,5 MB


Available at:
GamesWin

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Uncharted Waters 2

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Multi-genre strategy
Themes : Historical, Anime
Designer(s): Eiji Fukuzawa
Developer: KOEI
Publisher: KOEI
Copyright: KOEI
Year released: 1992
Year released: 1992
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None
Size: 3 Mb

Available at:
HOTUD
MyAbandonware

Uncharted Waters 1

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Multi-genre strategy
Themes : Historical, Anime
Designer(s): Eiji Fukuzawa
Developer: KOEI
Publisher: KOEI
Copyright: KOEI
Year released: 1991
Year released: 1991
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None

Size: 634 Kb

Available at:
HOTUD 
MyAbandonware

Sea Rogue

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Multi-genre strategy
Themes : Modern, Naval
Designer(s): James R. Jones III
Developer: Software Sorcery
Publisher: Microplay
Copyright: Microplay
Year released: 1992
Year released: 1992
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None

Size: 2.9 MB

Available at:
Abandonia
HOTUD
MyAbandonware

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness

release year :1995
developer: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment
category: Strategy
genre / theme: fantasy, real-time
platform: PC DOS, Macintosh, WIndows (1995), PlayStation, Sega Saturn (1997)

size: 90.1 mb

Available at:
Olgames
Gameswin
 

Warcraft 1: Orcs & Humans

release year: 1994
developer: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
publisher: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: fantasy, real-time
platform: PC DOS (1994), Macintosh (1995)    
Size : 5.21 MB


Available at:
Gameswin
Oldgames

Cyber Empires (Steel Empire)

release year: 1992
developer: Silicon Knights, Inc.
publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: BattleMech, top-view, sci-fi
platform: Amiga, Atari ST, PC DOS


Available at:
Oldgames

Fantasy Empires

release year: 1993
developer: Silicon Knights, Inc.
publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: turn-based, fantasy, D&D
platform: PC DOS (1993 - Floppy), (1994 - CD-ROM)

Available at:
Oldgames 
Celtic Goddess Brigid Statue Pagan Wicca Dryad Designs
 
 

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

The Battle for Wesnoth

Genre : Strategy 
Subgenre :Turn-based; High Fantasy

Developer : The Battle for Wesnoth development team
Year : 2003

Available at:
Wesnoth 

ShadowFlare: Episode One

Genre : RPG
Producer : Denyusha Co.,Ltd
Size : 88.5 mb
Year : 2002
 
Available at:
Caiman
Shadowflare 

Thursday, 7 April 2011

Warhammer 40.000: Rites of War

Name : Warhammer 40.000: Rites of War
Genre : Strategy    
Subgenre :Real-Time; Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Publisher : SSI    
Year : 1999
Platform : Windows 9.x / XP    
Size : 115 MB


Available at:
GamesWin

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Name : Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat
Genre : Strategy    
Subgenre :Real-Time; Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher : Mindscape    
Year : 1996
Platform : DOS    
Size : 24,8 MB


Available at:
GamesWin

Warhammer Epic 40,000: Final Liberation

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Tabletop strategy
Themes : Licensed, Science Fiction
Designer(s): Ken Lightner
Developer: Holistic Design
Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Copyright: Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP Serial TBHS


Available at:
HOTUD
GamesWin

Warhammer: Dark Omen

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Real-time strategy
Themes : Licensed, Fantasy
Designer(s): Jeff Gamon & Steve Leney
Developer: Mindscape
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Copyright: Mindscape
Year released: 1998
Year released: 1998
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP


Available at:
HOTUD
GamesWin

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

SimCity 2000

Name : SimCity 2000
Genre : Simulation
Subgenre :Construction; Managerial
Publisher : Maxis Software
Platform : DOS    
Size : 2,3 MB


Available at:
Gameswin

SimCity

release year: 1989
developer: Maxis Software Inc.
publisher: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: simulation, city-building
platform: PC DOS, Amiga, Atari ST, Macintosh, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum (1989), Amstrad CPC, Acorn (1990), SNES, Amiga CDTV (1991), PC Windows (1992), PC CD-ROM (1994)


Available at:
Oldgames

SimCity 2000: Special Edition

Name : SimCity 2000: Special Edition     
Genre : Simulation    
Subgenre :Construction; Managerial
Publisher : Maxis    
Year : 1994
Platform : DOS    
Size : 6,62 MB


Available at:
Gameswin

Stratego

release year: 1990
developer: Accolade, Inc.
publisher: Accolade, Inc.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: war, board
platform: PC DOS, Mac (1990), Amiga, Atari ST, C64 (1991)

Available at:
Stratego 

Conan: The Cimmerian

release year: 1991
developer: Synergistic Software, Inc.
publisher: Virgin Games, Inc.
category: Action
genre / theme: fantasy
platform: PC DOS, Amiga


 Available at:
Oldgames

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Master of Orion 2: Battle at Antares

Genre : Strategy     
Subgenre :Turn-based; 4X in space
Publisher : MicroProse    
Year : 1996
Platform : DOS
Size : 99,6 MB


Available at:
Gameswin

Master of Orion

Year: 1993
Genre: Strategy
Theme: Managerial, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Turn-based
Publisher: MicroProse, Ltd.
Developer: SimTex, Inc.


Available at:
Myabandonware
Gameswin

Budokan: The Martial Spirit

release year: 1989
developer: Electronic Arts, Inc.
publisher: Electronic Arts, Inc.
category: Sport
genre / theme: martial arts
platform: PC DOS, Amiga, Atari ST (1989), Amstrad CPC, Sega Genesis (1990), Commodore 64 (1992)


Available at:
Oldgames

Moebius: The Orb of Celestial Harmony

Year: 1987
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Arcade, Fighting
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: MicroMagic, Inc.
Perspectives: 3rd-Person, Top-Down


Available at:
Myabandonware

Windwalker

Year: 1989
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Arcade
Publisher: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.
Developer: ORIGIN Systems, Inc.


Available at:
Myabandonware

Dragon Lord(Dragon's Breath)

release year: 1989
developer: Outlaw
publisher: Palace Software, LTD.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: fantasy
platform: PC DOS, Amiga, Atari ST
Note: I suggest to download the Atari ST version from Rogerdavies.com. Based on my experience, the PC version always crash in certain part. 

Available at:

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Heroes of Might and Magic 2 (Gold)

Genre : RPG     
Subgenre :Turn-based; Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher : New World Computing    
Year : 1997
Platform : Windows 9.x/ XP    
Size : 26,41 mb


Available at:
Gameswin

Heroes of Might and Magic

Genre : RPG     
Subgenre :Turn-based; Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher : New World Computing    
Year : 1995
Platform : DOS    
Size : 10,11 mb


Available at:
Gameswin

Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games

Genre : Strategy     
Subgenre :Top-down; Turn-based
Publisher : Sir-tech Software, Inc.    
Year : 1995
Platform : DOS
Size : 8,78 MB


Available at:
Gameswin

Jagged Alliance

Genre : Strategy     
Subgenre :Top-down; Turn-based
Publisher : Sir-tech Software    
Year : 1994
Platform : DOS    
Size : 7,56 MB


Available at:
Gameswin

Myth: The Fallen Lords

Genre : Strategy    
Subgenre :Real-Time; Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher : Bungie Studios     

Year : 1997
Platform : Windows 9.x / XP
Size : 91,6 MB



Available at:
Gameswin

Sunday, 27 March 2011

FIFA Soccer 96

Producer: Electronic Arts Inc.
Release: 1995
System: AT 486
Size: 14,1mb
 
Available at:

Diablo

Producer: Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
Release: 1997
System: Pentium
Size: 554mb
 
Available at:
 

Friday, 25 March 2011

Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame

release year: 1993
developer: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
publisher: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
category: Action
genre / theme: fantasy, arabia
platform: PC DOS (1993), Macintosh (1994), SNES (1995)


Available at:
Oldgames

Prince of Persia

release year: 1989
developer: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
publisher: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
category: Action
genre / theme: platform, fantasy, arabia
platform: Apple II (1989), PC DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST (1990), PC Engine (1991), Master System, Sega CD, Game Boy, Macintosh, NES, SNES, SAM Coupé (1992), Genesis, Game Boy Color (1993), ZX Spectrum (1995), iPhone (2010)


Available at:
Oldgames

Monday, 21 March 2011

USCF Chess

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Board - Western
Themes : Licensed
Developer: Indigo Moon Productions
Publisher: Interplay
Copyright: Indigo Moon Productions
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: TBHS 


Available at:
HOTUD

Grandmaster Chess

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Board - Western
Developer: Capstone
Publisher: Capstone
Copyright: Capstone
Year released: 1994
Year released: 1994
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None


Available at:
HOTUD

Nemesis: The Go Master

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Board - Eastern
Themes : Oriental
Designer(s): Bruce Wilcox
Developer: Nemesis Enterprises
Publisher: Nemesis Enterprises
Copyright: Nemesis Enterprises
Year released: 1991
Year released: 1991
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None
Tech Notes: Includes Joseki & Tactical Add-Ons


Available at:
HOTUD

Shogi Master

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Board - Eastern
Themes : Oriental
Developer: Ishi Press International
Publisher: Ishi Press International
Copyright: Ishi Press International
Year released: 1991
Year released: 1991
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None


Available at:
HOTUD

Outpost

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: 4X in space
Themes : Science Fiction
Designer(s): Bruce Balfour
Developer: Sierra On-Line
Publisher: Sierra On-Line
Copyright: Sierra On-Line
Year released: 1994
Year released: 1994
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: None

Available at:
HOTUD

Wednesday, 9 February 2011

Global Conquest

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Tabletop war
Themes : Alternate History
Designer(s): Dani Bunten
Developer: Microplay
Publisher: Microplay
Copyright: Microplay
Year released: 1992
Year released: 1992
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: IPX 


Available at:
HOTUD
Tucows - Windows version

Command HQ

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Strategic scope
Themes : Alternate History
Designer(s): Dani Bunten
Developer: Microplay
Publisher: Microplay
Copyright: Microplay
Year released: 1991
Year released: 1991
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: Serial


Available at:
HOTUD

Sunday, 6 February 2011

GenePool

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Life
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Jeffrey Ventrella
Copyright: Jeffrey Ventrella
Platform: Windows XP

Available at:
Ventrella
 

Darwin Pond

Genre: Simulation
Sub Genre: Life
Themes : Unique
Designer(s): Jeffrey Ventrella
Developer: Rocket Science Games
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Jeffrey Ventrella
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: None


Available at:
HOTUD 
Ventrella

Theme Hospital

Genre: Strategy
Sub Genre: Business
Themes : Humorous
Developer: Bullfrog
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Copyright: Bullfrog
Year released: 1997
Year released: 1997
Platform: DOS
Size: 6.70mb
Multiplayer: IPX TCP/IP Serial
Tech notes: Some--just like I did--experienced the game runs very slow. Then try to download from Best Old Games link. It solved my problem!

Available at:
Old-cans
Best Old Games 

Thursday, 3 February 2011

Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace

Year: 1992
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG), Strategy
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy, Turn-based
Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.
Developer: Cybertech
Perspectives: 1st-Person, Top-Down


Available at:
MyAbandonWare

Legends of Valour

Alt name: Legends of Valour: Volume 1 - The Dawning
Year: 1992
Genre: Adventure, Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Medieval / Fantasy
Publisher: U.S. Gold, Ltd.
Developer: Synthetic Dimensions
Perspective: 1st-Person


Available at:
MyAbandonWare

Pirates! Gold

release year: 1993
developer: MicroProse Software, Inc.                                     
publisher: MicroProse Software, Inc.
category: Strategy
genre / theme: sailing, pirates
platform: PC DOS, Macintosh, Genesis (1993), Amiga CD32, Windows 3.x (1994)


Available at:
Oldgames 
Golden Hind Great Britain Half Penny 1967 England English Galleon Captained By Francis Drake 

Sid Meier's Pirates!

Alt names: Xide Meier de Haidao, Pirates!
Year: 1987
Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG), Strategy
Theme: Naval, Real-Time
Publisher: MicroProse, Ltd.
Developer: MicroProse Software, Inc.
Perspective: Top-Down

Available at:
MyAbandonWare

Sunday, 30 January 2011

Empire

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Hex or tile-based
Themes : Alternate History
Designer(s): Mark Baldwin
Developer: Interstel
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Walter Bright
Year released: 1987
Year released: 1987
Platform: DOS
Multiplayer: None

Available at:
HOTUD

Fracas

Genre: War
Sub Genre: Strategic scope
Designer(s): Smozzie
Developer: Freeware
Publisher: Freeware
Copyright: Smozzie
Year released: 2001
Year released: 2001
Platform: Windows XP
Multiplayer: TBHS


Available at:
HOTUD