Currently hosting 19 open source games!
| Abuse 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Crack dot Com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics modes: VGA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the most innovative platform games ever, Abuse is a cult classic. Players move using the arrow keys on their keyboard, but aim their weapons using the mouse. This allows the hero to fire in 360°, even while running in the opposite direction. The story changed between versions, though the rest of the game is largely unchanged. In v1.05, the game takes place in 2021, and Nick Vrenna is a Unified Underground agent fighting against the Ants. In v2.0, Nick Vrenna is wrongly incarcerated in the year 2009. Genetic experiments that isolated the aggression gene, called Abuse, have caused everyone in the prison to transform into hideous monsters. Using battle armor, Nick must prevent the Abuse-infected water supply from contaminating the outside world. The graphics are dark and almost photo-realistic, and the sound effects and music are terrifying. Monsters scream as they ambush, and the entire game has the feel of a science fiction horror movie. There are a variety of weapons, and various switches, doors and elevators, breakable walls, hidden areas, and teleports are arranged as puzzles that must be solved in order to advance. The commercial version has 17 levels, 12 network-only levels, and more weapons, enemies, sound effects and artwork. Abuse v2.0 Shareware Episode (3055k) Crack dot Com has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Beneath a Steel Sky 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former commercial) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Revolution Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A point-and-click adventure set in a dystopian future with a hero whose life has obvious parallels to John from Brave New World. As Robert Foster, you are the son of citizens of the city, but you have been raised by a tribe that lives in the wilderness. Security agents kidnap you and return you to the city, but you manage to escape following a helicopter crash. With only your faithful sidekick, a robot named Joey, you must escape the city and find out why you were brought here. The graphics and sound are quite good in this immersive world, and interaction with the people who live in it is ingenious and full of witty dialog. It takes a lot of thinking to solve some of the puzzles. The CD-ROM version of the game replaces the text with voice and adds cut scenes that are drawn like comic books. Beneath a Steel Sky CD Version (67874k) Revolution Software generously released this game as freeware under the Beneath a Steel Sky Freeware License.
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| Chopper Commando 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Simulation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Mark Currie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Mark Currie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics modes: CGA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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An old favorite of mine. This simple chopper game has a number of missions, sarcastic dialog, and beautiful 4-color graphics. Man that takes me back. Using your helicopter's bullets, missiles, bombs and nukes, destroy other helicopters, transport planes, missiles, some weird looking tanks, and any buildings that you're not fond of. Even when you're walking around outside of your chopper you can still throw grenades. The documentation with v2.0 mentioned that for $5, the author would send you the source code for v2.5 which added new missions to a new "Very Hard" category, but was never distributed compiled and was not to be mass distributed or uploaded to BBS. He was kind enough to send me a compiled copy that includes the source code, and this may be the only site that has it. Complete version history:Chopper Commando v2.56 and source code in Borland Turbo Pascal 5 (154k) Play onlineChopper Commando v2.0 (61k) Chopper Commando v1.0 (Still searching) Author Mark Currie has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Descent 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 8.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Parallax Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Interplay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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You pilot a space ship that moves 360 degrees in all three dimensions in this famous shooter. You work for a mining corporation whose bases have been attacked by an invasion force that is heading towards Earth. The manufacturing facilities have been adapted from building mining robots to develop a robot army. Your mission is to move from mine to mine, destroy the core and escape before the entire mine is obliterated. Originally planned as an Apogee shareware title, the shareware version contains the first 7 levels and is missing a few of the weapons. The registered version has 30 levels.
Interplay has filed for bankruptcy protection and has closed its online store. Descent can still be ordered through Amazon as part of the Interplay 15th Anniversary Anthology.
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| Doom 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not sure if anyone has heard of this game before. It's based on the wildly popular Wolfenstein 3D, with virtually identical gameplay, and it went on to be one of the most recognized and groundbreaking series of all time! Originally a trilogy, a commercial release called Ultimate DOOM added a fourth episode. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Knee-deep in the Dead Doom v1.9 Shareware Episode (2394k) id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $25 as a registered download only.
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| Duke Nukem 3D 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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When Apogee decided to turn Duke Nukem into a first person shooter, they decided that it should set itself apart from the pack by bringing Duke's attitude with it. They made the game irreverent and raunchy which, ironically, gives your character purpose. You're not just a soulless commando fragging for the sake of fragging. You're Duke Nukem, aliens are on your planet, and you'd die before you would surrender. If Duke seems to be enjoying himself, it's because his character demands it. The game is full of voice clips and Duke makes comments at different points throughout the levels. The game had very impressive graphics and sound at the time. A fourth episode was released in an expansion pack called the Plutonium PAK, which upgraded the registered version to v1.4. Version 1.4 and 1.5 were included the Plutonium Pack and were sold as Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition. There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - L.A. Meltdown Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $19.95 on CD-ROM only.
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| Heretic 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 6.8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Raven Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Serpent Riders conquered the world by enslaving the minds of men. Two of the Riders leave, but D'Sparil remains behind and the seven kings of Earth succumb to his mind control. You play a member of the Siddhe Elves, who are scattered across the world after destroying the seven armies. In this first person shooter based on a modified Doom engine, you use a staff to fight evil creatures in your quest to kill D'Sparil. One notable improvement to the Doom engine is the ability to look up and down. Originally Heretic was only available through shareware registration, until GT Interactive started distributing a retail edition called Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders which added two more episodes. There are 5 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - City of the Damned Complete version history:
id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $15 by download only.
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| Hexen: Beyond Heretic 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Raven Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics modes: VGA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In Heretic, three Serpent Riders conquered the world by enslaving the minds of men. Hexen is the story of battle against the second rider, Korax. This time, you can choose between three warrior classes: fighter, cleric or mage. Fighters use short-range weapons, mages use long-range magic, and clerics are half way betwen. Still using a modified Doom engine, the character can jump and move around in three dimensions. Instead of a linear set of levels, there are level hubs that lead to connected levels, and levels can and must be revisited to complete the hub. There are four levels in the shareware demo.
id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $15 by download only.
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| Jumpman Lives! 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Public domain | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Shamusoft Designs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A remake of the original Jumpman. Explosives have been scattered throughout a laboratory on Saturn, and you play an elite anti-terrorist agent trying to prevent the destruction of the planet. You must climb ladders and jump around with special high jump boots, collecting all of the little orbs that represent bombs on each level, while avoiding enemies and trying not to fall too far. It's a bit like Jetpack, without the jetpack, or Moraff's Escapade without the ability to move blocks. The commercial version has 45 levels. Jumpman Lives! Registered Version (142k) NOTE: Apogee does not distribute, sell, register, or retain copyright on this game. This is officially abandonware.
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| Ken's Labyrinth 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 5.5 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Ken Silverman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Epic MegaGames | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The author calls this the first Wolfenstein 3D clone. Aliens from the planet Zogar, led by Ken, have abducted your dog, Sparky, and discovered dogs to be the most intelligent species in the universe. They've also abducted you and put you in a labyrinth that they use to test the strength and intelligence of different species. There are lots of weird aliens to shoot and a dog to save in this unusual first-person shooter. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Search for Sparky Ken's Labyrinth v2.01 Registered (867k) Author Ken Silverman generously released this game under the Ken's Labyrinth Freeware License on 16 November 1999.
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| Kentris 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (always) | Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Ken Silverman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by Ken Silverman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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If Tetris has gotten too easy for you, try Kentris. The playing fields move around the screen during gameplay and you can add garbage to the bottom of your opponent's screen as you compete. The background constantly changes colors and there are voices and sound effects. This can be a lot of fun if you like a challenge. Kentris v4.3 Freeware and source code in Microsoft C 6.00A (144k) Author Ken Silverman has generously released this game as freeware.
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| Kiloblaster 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 10 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Graphics modes: VGA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Essentially an updated version of Galaxian, you shoot your way through wave after wave of alien ships in classic arcade shooter style. Your ship has shields, and there are frequent power-ups to restore hit points, become invulnerable, or be able to fire more shots simultaneously. You can also move vertically as well as horizontally. All of those upgrades would make the game much more fun if it wasn't limited by the fact that you have to wait for your shot (or shots) to clear the screen before you can fire again, which really slows down the gameplay. The backgrounds are quite nice. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Death of a Starship Complete version history:Kiloblaster v2.0 Registered Version (1378k)Kiloblaster v2.0 Shareware Episode (530k) Play online Kiloblaster v1.0 Registered Version (1374k) Kiloblaster v1.0 Shareware Episode (489k) Source code for Kiloblaster in Borland Turbo C (103k) Author Allen Pilgrim generously released this game as freeware under the Kiloblaster and Xargon Freeware License on 4 August 2008.
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| Quake 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 9.3 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Published by id Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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One of the most popular first-person shooters of all time, Quake was a revolutionary upgrade after the success of Doom. The engine was designed to reduce the complexity of 3D rendering, allowing Quake to produce graphics that would have been impossible for computers in 1996 to produce with any previous engine. The story and gameplay are otherwise familiar to any fan of the genre. You must slaughter hordes of evil creatures with a wide array of weapons, and find the exit to the next level. If you're into that sort of thing, it's hours of fragging fun! There are 4 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Dimension of the Doomed Quake v1.06 Shareware Episode (8881k) id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $25 as a registered download only.
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| Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.5 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Apogee Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Based on a heavily modified Wolfenstein 3D engine, Rise of the Triad adds a number of new features, and was originally planned as a sequel. Whereas Wolf3D was flat, ROTT truly entered the third dimension by adding height: it was now possible to move up and down! Players can fall or be launched into the air, the environment displays damage (bullet holes), and the graphics and sound are a step up. Explosive weapons can blast enemies into giblets (gibs), and characters are more lifelike, sometimes begging for mercy. There are also multiplayer levels! The number of improvements and additions to this engine is really quite amazing. As for the story, this time you must infiltrate a cult that plans to destroy Los Angeles, using one of five playable characters who have different attributes (only one character is available in the shareware version). The registered version is known as "Rise of the Triad: Dark War". There are 5 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: The HUNT Begins Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or registered download.
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| Shadow Warrior 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 4 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by 3D Realms (Apogee Software) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Based on the Build engine, Shadow Warrior improves on Duke Nukem 3D by adding features like voxels and transparent water. The game is a first person shooter in which Lo Wang is the protagonist. Formerly a body guard, his employer is attempting to conquer Japan with evil creatures from "the dark side". When he resigned, those creatures were sent to kill him. He can fight with his fists, guns, kitana, shurikens, and other Asian weapons. The game is full of voice clips, and Lo Wang makes funny comments throughout the game, usually based on Chinese or Japanese contributions to American culture. Although every bit as violent as other first person shooters, Shadow Warrior is supposed to be a humorous take on the genre. Much of the environment can be damaged or destroyed, and shurikens and bullet casings remain in the environment where they land. The graphics and realism are very impressive. There are 18 levels in this game, with only the first 4 playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $10 on CD-ROM only.
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| Snarf 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: No rating | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Adventure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Everett Kaser Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Snarf is an adventure game with perhaps a bit of a Robotron influence. The hero can fire his weapon in any of four directions while moving in any other direction, so coordination with both hands is important. There hero must find keys in order to reach the next level, while monsters called Snarfs spawn out of Snarf nests. The Snarfs will never stop coming, but they will spawn out of the nearest nest, so it's possible to wipe them out in one area and lead them to spawn in an area where they won't bother you. There are teleporters which the Snarfs can't use, and hit points can be restored at aid stations. Hit points aren't restored at the end of levels, so it can be a real endurance match to survive to the next level that has an aid station. A fun and challenging game for gamers of any age. There are 50 levels in this game, with only the first 20 playable in the shareware version. Complete version history:
Everett Kaser generously gave Classic DOS Games (and only Classic DOS Games) permission to distribute the licensed version of this game as freeware under the Snarf Freeware License on 2 January 2008.
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| Spear of Destiny 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In this prequel to Wolfenstein 3D, the Nazis have stolen the Spear of Destiny, a relic that was used to pierce the side of Jesus Christ and is said to make the bearer invincible, from Versailles in the early days of the Blitzkrieg in World War II. As B.J. Blazkowicz, your mission is to recover the Spear from Hitler before it's too late. Developed by id Software and published by FormGen Corporation, Spear of Destiny added some new graphics, but was essentially a collection of new levels for Wolfenstein 3D. Spear of Destiny uses the same engine (and source code) as Wolfenstein 3D, and the two games are virtually indistinguishable from each other, other than new wall textures and new bosses and enemies. Originally a single episode, two new missions were released in 1994. There are 3 missions in this game, with only the first two levels of the first mission playable in the shareware demo. Mission 1 - Spear of Destiny
id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $10 by download only.
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| Wolfenstein 3D 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| User rating: 7.8 | DOS Shareware (partial game) | 3D Shooter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gee, what can I possibly say about this game? It's only the game that revolutionized gaming and brought the 3D Shooter genre to computers around the world! You are B.J. Blazkowicz and you have to escape Castle Wolfenstein and kill as many Nazis as you can. Programmed for Apogee by id Software, Apogee released the game to the shareware market, and id later released it to the retail market. Version 1.2 lists a v1.1 on the title screen, but it is actually v1.2. It was released 4 days after v1.1 to correct a bug that caused the secret elevator to go to level 2 instead of level 10. There are 6 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1 - Escape from Wolfenstein Complete version history:
Source Code for Wolfenstein 3D in Borland C++ 3.0/3.1 (564k) Apogee still sells the registered version of this game for $15 on CD-ROM or download. id Software still sells the registered version of this game for $20 by download only.
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| User rating: 8.7 | DOS Freeware (former shareware) | Platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Developed by Epic MegaGames | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In Xargon you play Malvineous Havershim, an archaeologist who was studying ruins in Madagascar when a trap caused him to lose consciousness and wake up in a strange world ruled by the evil Xargon. Presumably this planet has very low gravity because you can jump very high and fall from great heights without injury. I question the ethics of the hero at times. He's an archaeologist visiting a new world and some of the creatures in the earlier levels seem to be minding their own business and merely defending their territory, but he gets points for killing them anyway. The monsters and power-ups are interesting, and the graphics are extremely detailed and shiny. The music sets the mood well, and there is a reasonable variety of voices. The difficulty level is lower than many platformers, reducing the frustration factor, and the game focuses on exploration and has many secret areas, which is exactly the way I like a game to be. The quality of the graphics, music and exploration remind me of Hocus Pocus. A score card or completion indicator to let you know when you've found everything would have been nice, but otherwise the game is quite enjoyable by any audience. There are 3 episodes in this game, with only the first episode playable in the shareware version. Episode 1: Beyond Reality Xargon v3.0 Registered Version (1357k) Author Allen Pilgrim generously released this game as freeware under the Kiloblaster and Xargon Freeware License on 4 August 2008.
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