Category
Classic Shooter Games
Classic shooters use very different viewpoints and controls. Steer a ship through an asteroid field or navigate a maze in first person. Check the controls before starting: many DOS releases use keyboard layouts that differ from modern shooters.
Browse all 81 games ↓A few places to start
- AstroFire
Rotate your spacecraft, apply thrust and collect gems between shots.
- Chex Quest
Explore a first-person maze with zorchers, colored-key doors and a map. This build uses keyboard controls.
- Absence
Investigate a laboratory complex in this Wolfenstein 3-D conversion.
Archive entries
↑↓ Select · Enter Open| Game | Platform | Year | Genre | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3D BallerSteer a spacecraft through an approaching asteroid field in this DOS shooter, using the arrow keys to move and the left mouse button to fire. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
AbsenceExplore the Sigma Complex in Absence, a Wolfenstein 3-D conversion with laboratory records, security systems and character upgrades. | DOS | 2008 | Shooter | PLAY |
Airlift RescueFly a rescue helicopter, collect hostages and return them to the embassy in Airlift Rescue, a DOS homage to Choplifter. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
Alien Assault IIFight through an infested starbase, activate computer terminals and reach the reactor in Alien Assault II’s archived DOS build. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
Alien AttackDefend the planet in Alien Attack, moving a ground gun beneath the aliens and firing upward through each attack. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Alien Breed: Tower AssaultExplore an alien-infested complex from above in this DOS demo of Alien Breed: Tower Assault, watching your ammunition, health and keys as you work through its corridors. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
AquanoidClear Aquanoid’s coloured brick walls, watching the ball, falling bonuses and the different blocks explained by its original help screen. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
Artman's Goplanes!Fly mission-based sorties in Artman’s Goplanes 0.9 Beta, collecting weapons from breakable crates and managing your aircraft’s speed. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
Assault WingPilot armed craft through destructible arenas in Assault Wing, a local multiplayer battle game with separate thrust, fire and special-weapon controls. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
AstroFireRotate, thrust and fire through asteroid fields in AstroFire, collecting gems to restore shields and strengthen your weapons. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
BeatBeastHelp Joaquín jump, aim and shoot through a music-driven world in BeatBeast, a rhythm-action entry from GBA Jam 2024. | Game Boy Advance | 2024 | Shooter | GUIDE |
BiobombersAim at alien targets in Biobombers, using mouse shots and a reserve of missiles against tougher enemies and motherships. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Bubble JeopardyClear bouncing coloured bubbles in Bubble Jeopardy, firing upward and dealing carefully with bubbles that split or spread hazards. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
C-DogsA DOS overhead shooter with mission objectives, weapon selection and one- or two-player campaigns by Ronny Wester. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
C-Dogs SDLTake on Ogre Rampage and Bug-Eyed Monsters in C-Dogs SDL, a source port of Ronny Wester's overhead shooter with weapon selection, mission objectives and touch controls. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
CatacombExplore ten top-down dungeon levels as a magician, breaking walls with spells and collecting keys, potions and treasure. | DOS | 1990 | Shooter | PLAY |
Cheesy InvadersAim a spaceship with the mouse and shoot the approaching aliens, earning points for enemies and a bonus for each cleared level. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Chex QuestExplore Chex Quest with zorcher weapons, colored-key doors and a map, using the archived keyboard layout shown in the game’s help screen. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Chickens 2Stop waves of chickens with carefully placed mouse clicks in Chickens 2, and collect blue crystals to replenish the timer. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
Christmas CarnageAim a fixed turret in Christmas Carnage, a holiday shooting gallery where escaped targets bring the round closer to its end. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
Commander PangA Pang-style action game with Commander Keen graphics, one-player and Panic modes, and chapter passwords in the one-player route. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
Cosmic AmbushSurvive waves of alien attackers while managing weapon heat, collecting upgrades and choosing when to spend a smartbomb. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Cosmo DragonSteer a fire-breathing dragon through an arcade shooter, collecting lettered powerups while trying to rescue his son. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
CyberdogsComplete mercenary missions in Cyberdogs, a top-down shooter where equipment, ammunition and reaching the exit all matter. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
CylindrixPilot a vehicle through cylindrical arenas with two AI wingmen. This browser restoration of the 1995 game includes custom battles and a ten-stage tournament. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
DoomExplore the first episode of Doom, collect colored keys and fight through its science-fiction bases. This is the original DOS shareware version 1.9. | DOS | 1993 | Shooter | PLAY |
Duke Nukem 3DExplore Duke Nukem 3D’s first episode, L.A. Meltdown, in the original DOS shareware version 1.3D. Fight through an alien-occupied city with its classic keyboard controls. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Enemy LinesDrive a tank through enemy territory in this top-down DOS shooter, turning to aim a machine gun and mortar while managing ammunition and fuel. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
FirecrowA vertical DOS space shooter with separate fire and bomb buttons, preserved here as the developers' 1998 demo version 1.0. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
FirefallExplore a sealed dungeon, collect colored potions and matching keys, and find the flashing skull that marks the exit. | DOS | 1993 | Shooter | PLAY |
G-FighterCircle the screen and fire towards the centre in G-Fighter, a space shooter with thirty increasingly difficult warps. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
GalactixFight alien formations in Galactix, a DOS space shooter where a mechanical claw retrieves drifting upgrades. Play the complete 1.5 release with its original keyboard controls. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
GUBA compact DOS space shooter built for short score runs, with unlimited ammunition and a slower mode that reduces scoring too. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
HalfLightA six-level scrolling space shooter with weapon pickups, mega-bombs and continue points that mark where a lost ship resumes. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
HereticExplore the City of the Damned in Heretic's original DOS shareware episode. Fight with magical weapons, collect artifacts and find your way through locked passages. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Highway HunterSteer the Master assault vehicle through hostile highways in Highway Hunter. Fire at enemy craft, collect weapon upgrades and survive the five-level Evil Drivers shareware episode. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
In Search of Dr. RiptideExplore underwater caves in In Search of Dr. Riptide. Steer a small submarine, fire at sea creatures and use the JASON probe in this original DOS 1.1 shareware release. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Industrial KillersExplore the Industrial Killers demo, collecting a weapon and key before entering the compound and disabling its security system. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
Invaders 1978James Eibisch's DOS tribute to Space Invaders, with a fixed three-key layout and increasingly fast waves of descending aliens. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
KaeonFly through Kaeon’s scrolling stages, choosing between ordinary shots, extra missiles and an energy beam while tracking weapon resources. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
Ken's LabyrinthFind your way through Ken's Labyrinth, a colourful DOS maze shooter with bouncing projectiles, locked doors and vending machines. Play the author's full freeware release. | DOS | 1993 | Shooter | PLAY |
KiloblasterClear waves of alien ships in Kiloblaster, a DOS arcade shooter by Allen Pilgrim and Epic MegaGames. Fire continuously, move around the playfield and spend bombs carefully. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
Kobo DeluxeSteer through swarms of enemy ships and dismantle sprawling space bases in Kobo Deluxe, David Olofson’s enhanced version of Akira Higuchi’s XKobo. | DOS | 2007 | Shooter | PLAY |
KondorDrive an armed vehicle through enemy positions, aiming its cannon separately and using collected rockets, repairs and shields. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
LieroFight real-time worm battles in Liero 1.33, choosing five weapons and using a ninja rope to cross the destructible arena. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
Major StrykerFly through enemy installations in Major Stryker, Apogee's vertically scrolling DOS shooter. This freeware release contains all three original volumes. | DOS | 1993 | Shooter | PLAY |
Mission MopremeFly through Mission Mopreme's compact scrolling stage, alternating unlimited mini missiles with a rechargeable Quadro Laser. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
Mr. Pibb - The 3D Interactive GameExplore a school overtaken by a mad scientist, restore transformed classmates and teachers, and locate the zombie generator. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
Nitemare-3DExplore a monster-filled mansion in Nitemare-3D. Play the first shareware episode, find weapons and keys, and uncover secret panels on the way to rescuing Penelope. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
OpenTyrianPlay Tyrian through the OpenTyrian source port, with the freeware 2.1 game's four episodes, original music, ship upgrades and browser-local native saves. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
Operation SpacehogChoose a craft, destroy enemy waves and spend upgrade tokens in Operation Spacehog, with solo and local two-player controls. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
OverkillFight across six planets in Overkill, a DOS space shooter with fuel, shields and selectable ship upgrades. Play the complete original release with its keyboard controls explained. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
PANGG!Split bouncing balls with upward shots in PANGG, a Spanish-language Pang tribute with separate controls for two players. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
Paratrooper IIDefend a ground-mounted gun against helicopters and descending paratroopers. Rotate the barrel with Left and Right, then hold Up to fire at the aircraft crossing the sky. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
QuadnetMove and fire independently across a compact grid, shooting metal spheres to build a high score in Brainchild Design's arcade shooter. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
QuakePlay Quake’s shareware episode with the archived package’s WASD controls, classic weapons and configurable mouse input. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Raptor: Call of the ShadowsFly combat missions, earn money and upgrade your fighter in Raptor: Call of the Shadows. This is Cygnus Studios and Apogee’s original DOS shareware Bravo Sector. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Sliding BlasterAim, shoot and boost through arenas while your character keeps sliding in NovaSquirrel’s NES action game. | Homebrew | 2014 | Shooter | PLAY |
SnarfCollect treasure while keeping your tag count high in Snarf, a maze shooter with independent movement and four-direction firing. | DOS | 1988 | Shooter | PLAY |
Solar GuardPilot a small fighter through solar-system missions in this unfinished GBA Jam 2021 space shooter, using separate controls for turning, thrust and braking. | Game Boy Advance | 2021 | Shooter | PLAY |
Sopwith CloneFly, shoot and drop bombs in Steve Bennett’s Sopwith Clone, an experimental side-view aircraft game with direct throttle controls. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
Sopwith IIFly a biplane, bomb enemy targets and return home for supplies in the classic DOS Sopwith II. | DOS | 1985 | Shooter | PLAY |
Space CrusadersA compact Space Invaders-style DOS shooter with simple horizontal movement, a dedicated pause key and changing planetary backgrounds. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
SpinProtect freighters from space pirates, using long- and short-range scanners, warp travel and collected weapons to patrol the lanes. | DOS | 1997 | Shooter | PLAY |
SplayMasterChoose a ship and duel in a space-combat tournament, balancing thrust, hyperdrive, cannon fire, missiles and shields. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Star Castle (Vince Pelss)Pilot a turning, thrust-driven ship in Vince Pelss’s Star Castle remake, with firing on Arrow Down and remappable keyboard controls. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Star Castle PCBreak through rotating energy walls in Star Castle PC, using thrust and careful aim to reach the battleship at their centre. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
StarMines II - The Planet of MinesPilot a scout ship through connected space mazes, gathering Bonusoids and finding transportals while avoiding or shooting hazards. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
Terminal VelocityFly a combat craft over alien terrain in Terminal Velocity, the 1995 arcade flight shooter published by 3D Realms. Play the original shareware first episode. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
The Lord of LightningExplore The Lord of Lightning’s 3D world, conserving life and mana while collecting items and using magic against enemies. | DOS | 1998 | Shooter | PLAY |
Thunder ZoneChoose two ship upgrades and face a computer pilot in a scrolling space duel, balancing thrust, laser fire and shield power. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
ThwaiteDefend ten houses through seven nights by placing limited firework interceptors ahead of incoming missiles in this NES homebrew defense game. | Homebrew | 2011 | Shooter | PLAY |
Traffic Department 2192Pilot a hoverskid through a city at war in Traffic Department 2192. This complete DOS release combines top-down combat, mission briefings and three story episodes. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Tyger SpiritSteer a spacecraft and collect weapon upgrades in Tyger Spirit, a short DOS shooter presented as an unfinished engine demonstration. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
TyrianDodge incoming fire and build up your weapons in Tyrian, a vertical DOS shooter from Eclipse Software and Epic MegaGames. Play the 2.0 shareware first episode. | DOS | 1995 | Shooter | PLAY |
WinTankPlay the archived WinTank build of Battle City, steering tanks through brick-walled arenas with separate keyboard controls for two players. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
Wolfenstein 3DExplore the first episode of Wolfenstein 3D, published by Apogee. This DOS shareware edition follows B.J. Blazkowicz through the corridors of Castle Wolfenstein. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
XataxShoot through air and ground enemies in Xatax, a sideways-scrolling DOS shooter. Collect weapon pellets and use bombs in the original Defending the Guilds shareware episode. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
XerixPilot a spacecraft through scrolling alien defenses, choosing unlimited attempts in Novice or a limited stock of lives in Expert. | DOS | 1992 | Shooter | PLAY |
XQuestCollect blue gems, dodge mines and open the exit gate, using directional fire and a limited supply of smart bombs. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Zeroth ZonePilot a ship through six hostile landscapes, firing and bombing while collecting fuel tanks by touching them. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
