Category description: Today more often referred to as a "platformer" or "platform game", Super Mario inspired countless other games where the primary mechanic involves running, jumping, and sometimes even flying around the levels. Commander Keen, the unofficial mascot of the site, was an early example on the PC.
Plumber No More
Views: 10,9332018FreewareSidescrolling
Jani Nykänen
This modern (2018) DOS game was conceived by its author as "a short, meaningless platformer programmed for MS-DOS", the … VIEW
Prehistorik 2
Views: 24,8671993DemoSidescrolling
Titus Interactive
Prehistorik 2 is a platforming game with simple controls and gameplay, but a lot of polish. You are a caveman and need … VIEW
Prigodi Pionerki Kseni
Views: 13,9531991FreewareSidescrolling
Yuri Lesiuk
You've no doubt played the original Captain Comic. It's a classic game and early example of how DOS could handle … VIEW
Prince of Persia
Views: 88,8251990DemoSidescrolling
Brøderbund Software
Prince of Persia is a classic platforming game developed by Jordan Mechner. It premiered Jordan's use of the … VIEW
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame
Views: 42,6611993DemoSidescrolling
Brøderbund Software
This is the demo (ie. limited trial) version of the sequel to the classic "Prince of Persia" game. It involves more of … VIEW
Pulsar Flux
Views: 3,9861998SharewareSidescrolling
Cheegrah Interactive
Pulsar Flux is a production-heavy platform shooting / adventure game, with impressive graphics and sound effects but … VIEW
Purple Martians
Purple Martians is a platforming game, described by its author as being "like Bubble Bobble or Mario". I disagree with … VIEW
Putty Squad
Views: 9,5231995DemoSidescrolling
System 3 Software Ltd
Putty Squad is a demo of a platforming game that unfortunately never seems to have seen a full-length release for DOS. … VIEW
Quad's Quest
Views: 7,8691999FreewareSidescrolling
Amasoft Productions
Quad's Quest is a QBasic game that has a lot of issues, but it also has a lot of charm and clearly is the product of a … VIEW
Rayman
Views: 29,1711995DemoSidescrolling
Ubisoft
This four-level demo version of the original Rayman game shows off the whimsical graphical style and engaging gameplay … VIEW
