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The Internet Archive Software Library is the ultimate software crate-digger's dream: Tens of thousands of playable software titles from multiple computer platforms, allowing instant access to decades of computer history in your browser through the JSMESS emulator.

The intention is to ultimately have most major computer platforms available; currently, the collection includes the Apple II, Atari 800, and ZX Spectrum computers. In each case, sub-collections contain vast sets of disk and cartridge images. Genres include games, applications, utilities, demos and operating systems.

To see a curated set of these many programs, with contextual descriptions and information, visit the Historical Software Collection, curated by the Internet Archive's Jason Scott. If you'd like to volunteer to help describe and increase knowledge on disks in the Software Library, contact Jason at jscott@archive.org.

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The Software Library: MS-DOS
collection
15,095
ITEMS
29.8M
VIEWS
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eye 29.8M
MS-DOS (/ˌɛmɛsˈdɒs/ em-es-doss; short for Microsoft Disk Operating System) is an operating system for x86-based personal computers mostly developed by Microsoft. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatible personal computers during the 1980s to the mid-1990s. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY ISSUES WITH RUNNING THESE PROGRAMS, PLEASE READ THE FAQ. Thanks to eXo for contributions and assistance with this...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
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3,997
ITEMS
27.7M
VIEWS
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eye 27.7M
Software for MS-DOS machines that represent entertainment and games. The collection includes action, strategy, adventure and other unique genres of game and entertainment software. Through the use of the EM-DOSBOX in-browser emulator, these programs are bootable and playable. Please be aware this browser-based emulation is still in beta - contact Jason Scott , Software Curator, if there are issues or questions. Thanks to eXo for contributions and assistance with this archive. Thank you for your...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by MECC
software
eye 2.8M
favorite 1,425
comment 199
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a bug in Chrome Version 51, Oregon Trail does not work in that version of Chrome. It is expected to work in Version 52. The program continues to run in Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari, and in Beta/Canary versions of Chrome. Published by MECC Developed by MECC Released 1990 Also For Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Macintosh, Windows, Windows 3.x Genre Adventure, Educational, Simulation Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Side-Scrolling Sport Hunting Theme Managerial, Real-Time...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 199 reviews )
The Software Library: ZX Spectrum
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12,276
ITEMS
2.2M
VIEWS
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The ZX Spectrum (pronounced /ˈzɛdˌɛks/ "Zed-Ex") is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. The machine was launched as the ZX Spectrum by Sinclair to highlight the machine's colour display, compared with the black-and-white of its predecessor, the ZX81. The Spectrum was ultimately released as eight different models; together they sold in excess of 5 million units worldwide (not counting numerous clones). The Spectrum was...
ZX Spectrum Library: Games
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9,640
ITEMS
2M
VIEWS
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Games and entertainment software for the ZX Spectrum. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.
The Software Library: Apple Computer
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10,871
ITEMS
1.6M
VIEWS
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eye 1.6M
The Apple II series (trademarked with square brackets as "Apple ][" and rendered on later models as "Apple //") is a set of home computers, one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products, designed primarily by Steve Wozniak, manufactured by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) and introduced in 1977 with the original Apple II. In terms of ease of use, features and expandability the Apple II was a major technological advancement over its predecessor, the...
Software Library: Windows 3.x
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1,864
ITEMS
1.2M
VIEWS
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eye 1.2M
Windows 3.1x (codenamed Janus) is a series of 16-bit operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers. The series began with Windows 3.1, which was first sold during April 1992 as a successor to Windows 3.0. Subsequent versions were released between 1992 and 1994 until the series was superseded by Windows 95. During its lifespan, Windows 3.1 introduced several enhancements to the still MS-DOS-based platform, including improved system stability, expanded support for...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Jul 29, 2014
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favorite 870
comment 39
Click here for the manual. Published by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Developed by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Released 1990 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Genesis, iPad, iPhone, Macintosh, NES, Nintendo 3DS, PC-98, SAM Coupe, SEGA CD, Sharp X68000, SEGA Master System, SNES, TurboGrafx CD, Wii Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform Theme Puzzle-Solving Description While the Sultan of Persia is fighting a war in a...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 39 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Namco Limited
software
eye 732,173
favorite 161
comment 2
Published by Atarisoft Developed by Namco Limited Released 1983 Also For Android, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, BlackBerry, Channel F, Commodore 64, FM-7, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Intellivision, iPhone, MSX, Neo Geo Pocket Color, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Palm OS, PC-6001, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, TI-99/4A, VIC-20, Wii, Wii U, Windows Phone, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum | Combined View Genre Action Perspective Top-Down Theme Arcade Description One of the most popular and...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by id Software, Inc.
software
eye 686,264
favorite 720
comment 11
Published by Apogee Software, Ltd. Developed by id Software, Inc. Released May 05, 1992 Also For Acorn 32-bit, Browser, Game Boy Advance, iPad, iPhone, Macintosh, PC-98, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360 Mature ESRB Rating Mature Genre Action Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Theme Shooter Description Wolfenstein 3D is an episodic first-person shooter and a follow-up to the top-down infiltration game Castle Wolfenstein. The game puts the player in the boots of B.J. Blazkowicz, an allied spy....
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 11 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
eye 675,107
favorite 831
comment 90
MS-DOS: Oregon Trail Deluxe, The by (1992)
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 90 reviews )
The Software Library: Atari Computer
collection
12,727
ITEMS
625,114
VIEWS
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eye 625,114
The Atari 8-bit family is a series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari, Inc. in 1979 and manufactured until 1992. All are based on the MOS Technology 6502 CPU running at 1.79 MHz, roughly twice that of similar designs, and were the first home computers designed with custom co-processor chips. This architecture allowed the Atari designs to offer graphics and sound capabilities that were more advanced than contemporary machines. Overall, the Atari 8-bit computer line was a commercial...
Apple II Library: The 4am Collection
collection
980
ITEMS
606,672
VIEWS
collection
eye 606,672
A collection of historical software for Apple II computers from the 1980s and early 1990s. Each item was originally copy protected (i.e. the original floppy disk could not be copied to another floppy disk), but the copy protection has been removed and documented. Most items also include a "work disk" comprising the intermediate files created during the deprotection. To send feedback, ask questions, or get notified of new releases, follow @a2_4am on Twitter.
Software Library: Mature Titles
collection
74
ITEMS
539,883
VIEWS
collection
eye 539,883
This is a collection mature or graphic titles from a variety of software library sections, grouped to give viewers a choice in browsing software history as to how graphic they wish screenshots to be.
Software Library: Windows 3.x Games
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500,287
VIEWS
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A wide and varied collection of Shareware programs for the Windows 3.0/3.1/3.1.1 systems of the early 1990s. Many are written in visual Basic, utilizing the then-new programmable user interface of Windows to allow a greater amount of independent programmers to make applications.
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Capcom Co., Ltd.
software
eye 485,298
favorite 255
comment 19
Published by Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Developed by Capcom Co., Ltd. Released 1996 Also For Amiga, Amiga CD32, Arcade, FM Towns, Genesis, Sharp X68000, SNES, Wii, Wii U Teen ESRB Rating Teen Genre Action Perspective Side-Scrolling Theme Arcade, Fighting, Martial Arts Description Super Street Fighter II is a sequel to Street Fighter II Turbo and Street Fighter II Championship. The game features four new characters and stages, making a total of sixteen playable. It also features many multiplayer modes...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 19 reviews )
The Windows 3.x Showcase
collection
49
ITEMS
480,703
VIEWS
collection
eye 480,703
This is a collection of curated Windows 3.x software, meant to show the range of software products available for the 3.x Operating System in the early 1990s.
Software Library: MS-DOS Showcase
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18
ITEMS
462,323
VIEWS
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This collection is a hand-picked set of selections from the MS-DOS Software Library of the Internet Archive. They've been chosen because they represent major parts of the MS-DOS story, because they are particularly impressive, and because they're fun. The intention is to eventually link these games to manuals and other materials as time goes on. Curation was done by Jason Scott, Internet Archive's Software Librarian. He can be reached at jscott@archive.org with suggestion, questions and...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Maxis Software Inc.
software
eye 446,824
favorite 464
comment 13
Published by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Developed by Maxis Software Inc. Released 1989 Also For Acorn 32-bit, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, CDTV, Commodore 64, Electron, FM Towns, Macintosh, OS/2, Palm OS, PC-98, Sharp X68000, SNES, Symbian, Wii, Windows, Windows 3.x, ZX Spectrum Genre Simulation Perspective Top-Down Theme Managerial Description SimCity sets you as the mayor of a new municipality, with the responsibility of building and maintaining a place where citizens can move to...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )
The Apple II Library: Games
collection
3,130
ITEMS
368,307
VIEWS
collection
eye 368,307
Games and entertainment software for the Apple II. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Titus France SA
software
eye 333,335
favorite 247
comment 5
Published by Titus France SA Developed by Titus France SA Released 1993 Also For Amstrad CPC Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform, Side-Scrolling Description Prehistorik 2 takes up the story of its predecessor, for another caveman-era platform game. The hero must use his club to crush animal enemies, many of which then release bonus items to collect. He no longer needs to feed his clan, so there is no required minimum food target, unlike the original game. Other bonus items...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
eye 312,746
favorite 221
comment 13
Released Feb 26, 1994 Platform DOS Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform, Side-Scrolling Theme Puzzle-Solving Description 4D Prince of Persia is an unofficial reworking of the original Prince of Persia game by Jordan Mechner. The levels have been rebuilt and made tougher. You have to save the princess from the clutches of the evil Jaffar who has given her 60 minutes to marry him or die. From Mobygames.com. Original Entry
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )
Atari 8-Bit Library: Games
collection
4,748
ITEMS
286,514
VIEWS
collection
eye 286,514
Games and entertainment software for the Atari 8-bit family. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Distinctive Software, Inc.
software
eye 277,362
favorite 274
comment 10
Published by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Developed by Distinctive Software, Inc. Released Oct, 1990 Also For Amiga, FM Towns, PC-98 Genre Racing / Driving Perspective 1st-Person Perspective, 3rd-Person Perspective Sport Tricks / Stunts Misc Editor / Construction Set Description Stunts (4D Sports Driving outside of US) is a 3D car racing simulation. The game contains a variety of cars, courses, and opponents to choose from. The game provides unusual stunt objects including loops, corkscrews and...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 10 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
software
eye 275,969
favorite 371
comment 9
Published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Developed by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Released 1994 Also For Amiga, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Genesis, NES, Windows Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform, Side-Scrolling Misc Licensed Title Description The game from Virgin based on the 1992 animated Disney film is a side-scrolling platformer. The player controls Aladdin, who must make his way through several levels based on locations from the movie: from the...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Capcom Co., Ltd.
software
eye 218,278
favorite 150
comment 6
Published by Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Developed by Capcom Co., Ltd. Released 1993 Also For Amiga, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, SNES, Wii, Wii U, ZX Spectrum | Combined View Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Side-Scrolling Theme Fighting Description Street Fighter II is a fighting game. Players select from one of eight characters: Ryu, Ken, Blanka, E. Honda, Zangief, Chun Li, Guile and Dhalsim to do battle with. They must then use their combat strengths to defeat the other seven...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by General Computer Corporation, Midway
software
eye 217,767
favorite 68
comment 2
Published by Atarisoft Developed by General Computer Corporation, Midway Released 1983 Also For Android, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit, BlackBerry, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, iPhone, iPod Classic, Lynx, NES, Palm OS, SEGA Master System, SNES, TI-99/4A, VIC-20, Xbox, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum Genre Action Perspective Top-Down Theme Arcade Description In 1981, a sequel to Pac-Man was introduced in the form of his girlfriend, Ms. Pac-Man. This...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
collection
eye 195,253
A collection of software harvested from hundreds of floppy disks in the 1980s.
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Westwood Studios, Inc.
software
eye 191,079
favorite 344
comment 21
Published by Virgin Games, Inc. Developed by Westwood Studios, Inc. Released Dec, 1992 Also For Acorn 32-bit, Amiga Genre Strategy Perspective Top-Down Theme Real-Time, Sci-Fi / Futuristic Misc Licensed Title Description The planet Arrakis (also known as Dune for its sandy landscape) is the only place in the known universe where Melange (more commonly known as the Spice) can be found. The Spice is the basis of interstellar travel and thus the standard of the Imperial economy. To increase...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 21 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Shareware
collection
1,106
ITEMS
186,532
VIEWS
collection
eye 186,532
A widely variant collection of MS-DOS compatible shareware programs, including games, utilities, demos and applications. Culled from many different sources, including CD-ROMs and FTP sites.
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd., Nintendo Co., Ltd.
software
eye 169,637
favorite 133
comment 6
Published by Atarisoft Developed by Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd., Nintendo Co., Ltd. Released 1983 Also For Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit, Coleco Adam, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Game Boy Advance, Intellivision, MSX, NES, Nintendo 3DS, TI-99/4A, TRS-80 CoCo, VIC-20, Wii, Wii U, ZX Spectrum Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform Theme Arcade Description Released in the arcades in 1981, Donkey Kong was not only Nintendo's first real smash...
favoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Showcase
by Interplay Entertainment Corp.
software
eye 164,724
favorite 45
comment 13
Published by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Developed by Interplay Entertainment Corp. Released 1992 Also For Macintosh ESRB Rating Kids to Adults Genre Educational Perspective Side-Scrolling Educational Typing Misc Licensed Title Description Mario comes to the PC, in the form of a typing tutor. In this product you get to play one of four games, of progressing difficulty (as either Mario, Luigi or the Princess): Mario's Smash & Dash: Assist your character run past a series of boxes and...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Sierra On-Line, Inc.
software
eye 164,406
favorite 243
comment 11
Published by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Developed by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Released Jun 04, 1987 Official Site Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards Also For Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIgs, Atari ST, Macintosh, TRS-80 CoCo | Combined View Genre Adventure Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Adult, Puzzle-Solving Description Larry Laffer is a short, tacky, balding, forty-year-old man who has been living with his mother until recently. He used to be in the software business, but decided...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 11 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Taito Corporation
software
eye 161,005
favorite 143
comment 8
Developed by Taito Corporation Released 1997 Also For 3DO, Arcade, Game Gear, iPhone, J2ME, N-Gage, Neo Geo CD, Neo Geo Pocket Color, PSP, SNES, Windows, WonderSwan | Combined View Genre Strategy Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Anime / Manga, Arcade, Puzzle-Solving, Real-Time Description Bust-A-Move (also known as Puzzle Bobble) is a real-time puzzle game in which the player controls a device called "pointer" at the bottom of the screen, aiming and releasing randomly colored...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 8 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Malibu Interactive
software
eye 148,723
favorite 89
comment 4
Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Developed by Malibu Interactive Released 1992 Platform Genesis Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform, Side-Scrolling Theme Comics Misc Licensed Title Description The Genesis title based on Batman Returns is a platform game in which the Dark Knight must traverse five action-filled levels on his way to confront the Penguin. Areas include the rooftops of Gotham City, Max Shreck's department store, the Red Triangle Circus and the sewers....
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )
Software Library: Mature Titles
by Daisy Field Software Development Group
software
eye 138,353
favorite 35
comment 3
Developed by Daisy Field Software Development Group Released 1994 Also For J2ME, ZX Spectrum | Combined View Genre Action Theme Adult, Arcade MobyRank 100 point score based on reviews from various critics. Description XoniX games are generally a spin off from Taito's Qix, in which the player traces outlines on a flat playfield, avoiding being touched by enemies while vulnerable tracing, and tries to close off complete rectangular portions of the screen. Early versions would "fill in"...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Bro/derbund Software, Inc.
software
eye 135,756
favorite 499
comment 8
Published by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Developed by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Released 1990 Platform DOS Genre Educational Perspective Platform Theme Detective / Mystery Educational Geography, History Description This time you continue to catch Carmen Sandiego and her american gang in the U.S.A. Breaking from jail somewhere in Europe, she comes to yankees to steal their treasures. You as ACME detective have to travel from town to town on the tail of suspect, using clues and collecting...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 8 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
eye 134,714
favorite 13
comment 0
Published by Electronic Arts, Inc. Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC-98 Genre Racing / Driving, Simulation Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Misc Licensed Title Description With the full support of Scuderia Ferrari, Formula One racing was recreated in detail in this simulation, with the top drivers and teams of 1986 to compete against for the most successful F1 team of all. You job does not start at the racetrack; perfecting the car at the Maranello factory, in the wind...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
eye 132,224
favorite 91
comment 2
Released Nov 26, 1990 Platform DOS Genre Action Perspective Platform Theme Arcade, Real-Time Misc Coin-Op Conversion MobyRank 100 point score based on reviews from various critics. Description Mario Brothers VGA is an unofficial remake of the classic Mario Bros. game of the arcade in VGA 16 colors. You control Mario who has to flip turtles coming out from two pipes at the top of the screen. The goal of the game is to defeat these turtles and score points by flipping them from underneath, not...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Tecmo, Ltd.
software
eye 131,207
favorite 26
comment 3
Published by Elite Systems Ltd. Developed by Tecmo, Ltd. Released 1992 Also For Amiga, Atari ST Genre Sports Perspective Side-Scrolling Sport Soccer / Football (European) Description Tecmo's World Cup '90 arcade game was remodeled based on the 1992 European Championships for its home computer release. The tournament's structure of the time (2 groups of 4 play each other once, top 2 go through to semi-finals followed by a final) is recreated, with any of Europe's soccer nations available to be...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Muse Software
software
eye 118,868
favorite 125
comment 16
Published by Muse Software Developed by Muse Software Released 1984 Also For Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 Genre Action Perspective Top-Down Theme Shooter, Stealth Description In this game, the player takes control of a lone prisoner who has been taking captive in a large castle occupied by the Nazis. Getting out of the cell and picking up a weapon is just the beginning; the ultimate goal is to acquire the war plans of the Nazis, and escape from Castle Wolfenstein alive. Castle...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Bits of Magic
software
eye 114,418
favorite 178
comment 16
Published by Electronic Arts, Inc. Developed by Bits of Magic Released 1990 Also For Amiga, FM Towns, Genesis, PC-98 Genre Action, Strategy Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Isometric, Top-Down Theme Historical Battle (specific/exact), Real-Time Description Starting as a young Roman legionnaire in 275BC, your job is to conquer the known world through force or diplomacy, fighting on land and sea. Centurion: Defender of Rome is a turn-based strategy game. You start with one province, Rome, and...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 16 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
software
eye 114,329
favorite 176
comment 13
Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Developed by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. Released 1990 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Genesis, iPhone, PlayStation 3, SEGA Master System, TurboGrafx CD, Wii, Windows, WonderSwan Color, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Side-Scrolling Theme Arcade, Fantasy, Fighting Description Golden Axe is an arcade beat-'em-up game that puts players in the shoes of one of three heroes, each with his own reason for...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 13 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
eye 111,646
favorite 258
comment 8
Released 1991 Platform DOS Genre Strategy Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Real-Time, Turn-based Description It's all-out war in Scorched Earth, an artillery combat game. You and up to nine friends can duke it out on hills and in valleys as you nuke each other into submission in this turn-based tank battle. At the start of each round, each player purchases their weaponry, and if they choose, shields and parachutes for defense and safety from long drops. Then it's off to battle! Aim your...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 8 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Tiertex Ltd.
software
eye 109,358
favorite 316
comment 9
Published by Lucasfilm Games LLC Developed by Lucasfilm Games LLC Released 1989 Platforms Amiga, Atari ST, CDTV, DOS, FM Towns, Macintosh, Windows Genre Adventure Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Puzzle-Solving Misc Description It is 1938 and adventurer Indiana Jones is joined by his father on this quest, preventing Adolf Hitler from capturing the Holy Grail. He will have to deal with Nazi guards, the Luftwaffe and enemy spies as he tries to stop the tyrannical Nazi leader. The Graphic...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 9 reviews )
Atari 8-Bit Library: Pool Disks
collection
3,811
ITEMS
107,460
VIEWS
collection
eye 107,460
Floppy disks from various user groups and collections, assembled on the "Pool CD-ROM" for Atari. These variant floppy disks are provided as executable examples in this set. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Accolade, Inc.
software
eye 107,339
favorite 78
comment 4
Published by Accolade, Inc. Developed by Accolade, Inc. Released 1990 Platform DOS Genre Racing / Driving, Simulation Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Description Drive exotic cars while fleeing police in this sequel of the popular Test Drive series. New features include a true 3D engine (polygonal meshes), a selection of music on the radio, police evasion, instant replay, digitized dashboard/interiors, and larger, more diverse driving environment with multiple routes. Drive Lamborghini...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
eye 105,136
favorite 86
comment 3
Apr 28, 2005 Also For Linux, Windows | Combined View Genre Role-Playing (RPG) Perspective Top-Down Theme Horror, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Turn-based Description This game is a mix between two classic games: Rogue, the text-only dungeon crawl role-playing game that has spawned a whole genre of games, and DOOM, one of the breakthrough games for 1st-person shooter genre. The story is the same as in Doom: You are some soldier performing his monotonic duties in a space base on Phobos -- when suddenly...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
Rhode Island Apple Group Floppy Disk Collection
collection
897
ITEMS
102,143
VIEWS
collection
eye 102,143
This collection consists of thousands of floppy disks primarily for the Apple II and III series of computers, from the collection of the Rhode Island Apple Group (RIAG). RIAG is an Apple Users Group from Providence, RI that was formed in the 1970s for the support of the Apple II. From the site: The Rhode Island Apple Group (RIAG) is the Ocean State's premier support organization for users of ALL Apple and Apple OS computers - Apple II, Apple III, Lisa, Macintosh, and all clones using Apple...
Topics: Apple II, Floppies, Emulation, Rhode Island, RIAG
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Bro/derbund Software, Inc.
software
eye 91,903
favorite 350
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Published by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Developed by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Released 1990 Also For FM Towns Genre Educational Theme Detective / Mystery Educational Geography Description Rehash of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, featuring high-resolution VGA graphics, digitized sound effects, and new locations. The life cycle is self-explanatory: sign up for a case, travel between locations questioning witnesses, obtain warrants, and make arrests, and you have approximately a week to...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Capcom Co., Ltd.
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Published by Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Developed by Capcom Co., Ltd. Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx CD, Wii, Windows, ZX Spectrum Genre Action Perspective Side-Scrolling Theme Arcade, Fighting, Martial Arts Description You are Ryu, a Street Fighter. Your goal is to travel to 5 countries (Japan, USA, England, China and Thailand) and beat 2 enemies at each of them. Many of these characters, such as Adon, Gen, and Birdie, are later seen in the...
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This is a varied collection of applications and programs written for MS-DOS. As things are emulated in the browser, there is currently no way to save the progress of your work, so please don't work too hard inside these applications! They are provided to give historical context and research into how programs and applications worked in earlier times. If you are not familiar with the in-browser emulator EM-DOSBOX being used to provide these applications, please read the FAQ . If you have...
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Ingenuity Works, Inc.
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Published by Ingenuity Works, Inc. Developed by Ingenuity Works, Inc. Released 1991 Platform DOS Genre Educational Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Theme Managerial Educational Geography, Math / Logic, Science Description Another installment in the geographical educational Crosscountry series represents the map of Canada. Players drive an 18-wheel truck around the country picking up and delivering a variety of commodities with typed-in commands (TURN ON MOTOR, LOOK AT MAP, REST, REPAIR, GO TO...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Sunstorm Interactive, Inc.
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Published by WizardWorks Software Developed by Sunstorm Interactive, Inc. Released 1997 Also For Macintosh Genre Action Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Theme Shooter Misc Add-on Description This is an add-on episode for Duke Nukem 3D. Aliens have captured the President! Duke gets word that alien scum have landed in Washington D.C., laid it to waste, and imprisoned the leader of the free world. Always up for a heroic deed, Duke heads to D.C. to rid the city of enemy dirtbags and return the...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Incredible Technologies, Inc.
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Published by Walt Disney Computer Software, Inc. Developed by Incredible Technologies, Inc. Released 1990 Also For Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64 Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform, Side-Scrolling Misc Licensed Title Description This game follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his three nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. The aim of the game is shown in the introduction. Flintheart Glomgold challenges Scrooge to a competition to see who the richest duck in the...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
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Released 1985 Platform DOS Genre Simulation Theme Adult, Interactive Fiction MobyRank 100 point score based on reviews from various critics. Description In the shadowy dives of Hoboken, New York, a lust-crazed man seals a final tryst with an old flame on the eve of her permanent relocation to far Denmark with her husband. This is a game that simulates a sexual exchange between a man (the player) and a simulated woman. Taking initial user input for the players' names, personality traits and...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Epic MegaGames, Inc.
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Published by Epic MegaGames, Inc. Developed by Epic MegaGames, Inc. Released 1994 Platform DOS Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform, Side-Scrolling Theme Shooter Description Jazz Jackrabbit is the PC world's answer to Sonic the Hedgehog. In this platform game, Jazz, the hero of the rabbit planet Carrotus, must rescue the beloved rabbit princess, Eva Earlong, and defeat the leader of the turtle terrorists, Devan Shell, traveling to different planets to gather clues...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Lucasfilm Games LLC
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Published by Lucasfilm Games LLC Developed by Lucasfilm Games LLC Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, NES Genre Adventure Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Puzzle-Solving Description The Edison mansion has always been a creepy old house on the edge of town. There have been rumors of strange experiments going on and of odd creatures living amongst the Edison family. There is even a story that a meteorite once crashed near the home nearly 20 years ago. More...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Maxis Software Inc.
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Published by Maxis Software Inc. Developed by Maxis Software Inc. Released Dec 06, 1991 Also For Amiga, FM Towns, Macintosh, PC-98, Sharp X68000, SNES, Windows 3.x | Combined View Genre Simulation Perspective Isometric, Side-Scrolling, Top-Down Educational Ecology / Nature Description SimAnt explores the detail of the lives of ants, as you take full control of an ant colony. Build up your colony to conquer the other colonies in the yard. Foes include spiders and humans - make their lives a...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by SimTex, Inc.
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Published by MicroProse Software, Inc. Developed by SimTex, Inc. Released Sep, 1993 Also For Macintosh Genre Strategy Theme Managerial, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Turn-based Description Master of Orion overlaps with Civilization insofar as you are the leader of one of several races. Technological advance, realm expansion and combat are all key elements. Where it differs is in being set in space. The planet Orion itself is a lush, fertile planet with vast mineral resources. It is guarded by the...
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The Windows 3.x Showcase
by Microsoft
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A stock installation of Windows 3.11. From Wikipedia : Windows 3.1x (codenamed Janus) is a series of 16-bit operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers. The series began with Windows 3.1, which was first sold during April 1992 as a successor to Windows 3.0. Subsequent versions were released between 1992 and 1994 until the series was superseded by Windows 95. During its lifespan, Windows 3.1 introduced several enhancements to the still MS-DOS-based platform, including...
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Topic: windows
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
software
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Published by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Developed by Sierra On-Line, Inc. Released 1991 Also For Amiga, Macintosh Genre Adventure Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Adult, Puzzle-Solving Description Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work! is (despite the number) the fourth game in Al Lowe's Leisure Suit Larry series. The middle-aged would-be-womanizer Larry Laffer fell off a boat during a cruise and sustained amnesia, forgetting how he and his sweetheart Patti got separated, how Larry...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Midway
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Published by Midway Developed by Midway Released 1994 Also For Amiga, Amiga CD32, Arcade, Jaguar, SNES Genre Action Perspective Top-Down Theme Post-Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter Description The war of 1999 left the country of Kookistan in shambles. Naturally, a dictator named General Akhboob took control of the beleagured nation and began creating an army of radioactive mutants. With a virtually impenetrable stronghold, a bunch of hostages, and a legion of mutants under his command,...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Virgin Games, Inc.
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Published by Virgin Games, Inc. Developed by Virgin Games, Inc. Released 1992 Also For Macintosh, Windows 3.x Genre Strategy Theme Board / Party Game Misc Licensed Title Description Monopoly Deluxe is a conversion of the classic board game. The game allows for some user-based rule changes such as money given for landing on "Free Parking". From Mobygames.com. Original Entry
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by SSG Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd.
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Published by SSG Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd. Developed by SSG Strategic Studies Group Pty Ltd. Released 1993 Official Site Warlords II Also For Macintosh, Windows Mobile Genre Strategy Perspective Top-Down Theme Fantasy, Turn-based Description Turn-based strategy game with fantasy elements. Capture cities and use them to create armies, which you then send out to fight those of your opponents. Still has a devoted following on the internet. From Mobygames.com. Original Entry
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ZX Spectrum Library: Applications
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Applications for the ZX Spectrum. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.
Atari 8-Bit Library: Applications
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Applications for the Atari 8-bit family of computers. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.
Apple II Library: Applications
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Applications, utilities and general purpose software for the Apple II. The Internet Archive Software Library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Using the JSMESS emulator, users can "boot up" an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. More titles are added frequently, and users are encouraged to donate newly found floppy disk images and programs.
Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Windmill Software
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Published by Windmill Software Developed by Windmill Software Released 1983 Platform PC Booter Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Arcade Description Take control of a mechanical digging machine as you tunnel your way through the earth, searching for valuable gems and the even more valuable bags of gold! But watch out for Nobbins and Hobbins, and don't be careless enough to let the bags of gold crush you! Digger is an arcade game combining elements of the popular arcade games...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
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Released 1998 Platform DOS Genre Action Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Theme Arcade MobyRank 100 point score based on reviews from various critics. Description A freeware 3D version of Bomberman. You play as one of the "Bombermen" (cute spacesuit wearing anime characters) and your goal is to blow up the other Bomberman before he gets you. You run around a 3D maze laying time delayed bombs as you go. Each time you kill your opponent you score a point and visa versa and the first...
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The Malware Museum
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An example of an MS-DOS-based virus, now removed of its destructive capability but leaving its messages.
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Electronic Arts, Inc.
software
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Published by Electronic Arts, Inc. Developed by Electronic Arts, Inc. Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, BlackBerry, Commodore 64, Genesis, MSX, ZX Spectrum Genre Simulation, Sports Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective Theme Martial Arts Description Budokan is a martial arts game covering Karate (unarmed combat), Kendo (using a wooden sword), Nunchaku (using piercing chain weapons) and Bo (using a staff). The player has a realistic range of moves and must use them wisely, as Ki...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Brøderbund Software, Inc.
software
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Published by Brøderbund Software, Inc. Developed by Brøderbund Software, Inc. Released 1983 Also For Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, J2ME, Macintosh, MSX, NES, PC-6001, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, SG-1000, VIC-20, Wii, Wii U, Windows Phone, WonderSwan, ZX Spectrum Genre Action Perspective 3rd-Person Perspective, Platform Theme Puzzle-Solving Misc Editor / Construction Set Description The Bungeling Empire has stolen a huge cache of gold...
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Software Library: MS-DOS Games
by Atari Games Corporation
software
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Published by Bro/derbund Software, Inc. Developed by Atari Games Corporation Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, BBC Micro, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Electron, GameCube, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum Genre Action Perspective 1st-Person Perspective Theme Arcade, Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter Misc Licensed Title Description Star Wars is a first-person shooter based around the final scenes of the original Star Wars film. It first appeared for...
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Software Library: ZZT
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by Tim Sweeney
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ZZT is an ANSI character-based video game, created in 1991 by Tim Sweeney of Potomac Computer Systems which became Epic MegaGames in 1992. It remains a popular MS-DOS game creation system. ZZT itself is not an acronym for anything; its title was chosen so it would always appear at the bottom of newsgroup listings. It was later jokingly mentioned by Sweeney as being short for Zoo of Zero Tolerance, which has mistakenly become a popular belief. Although visually outdated at the time of its...