1984

565 video games came out in 1984, among them Tetris, Duck Hunt and 1942.

By month

• January9 games
• February17 games
• March13 games
• April5 games
• May14 games
• June17 games
• July11 games
• August13 games
• September14 games
• October16 games
• November14 games
• December21 games

Best rated games of 1984

1. 
   TetrisZX, CPC, Atari ST +18 · Alexey Pajitnov, Vladimir Pokhilko
   866 Jun
2. 
   H.E.R.O.ZX, 5200, Apple II +6 · Activision
   8030 Mar
3. 
   EliteBBC, Electron, C64 +11 · David Braben, Ian Bell
   7820 Sep
4. 
   Raid over MoscowCPC, ZX, Atari 8-bit +4 · Indie Built
   7813 Mar
5. 
   TennisNES, GB, 3DS +1 · Nintendo, Nintendo Research & Development 1
   7714 Jan
6. 
   The Tower of DruagaArcade, NES, MSX +7 · Namco
   7620 Jul
7. 
   F-1 RaceNES, GB · HAL Laboratory
   742 Nov
8. 
   Duck HuntNES, Arcade, Wii U · Nintendo Research & Development 1
   7221 Apr
9. 
   Boulder DashAtari 8-bit, ZX, CPC +14 · First Star Software
   72Feb 1984
10. 
    Road FighterArcade, NES, MSX +2 · Konami
    72Nov 1984
11. 
    GhostbustersIBM PCjr, Tandy 1000, ZX +9 · Activision
    7226 Oct
12. 
    Beyond Castle WolfensteinApple II, DOS, Atari 8-bit +2 · Muse Software
    72Jun 1984
13. 
    ExcitebikeNES, NEC PC-8800 series, X1 +5 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
    7128 Nov
14. 
    Pitstop IIDOS, Atari 8-bit, Apple II +3 · Epyx
    711984
15. The Warlock of Firetop MountainZX · Crystal Computing
    711984
16. 
    Circus CharlieArcade, MSX, NES +2 · Konami
    70Feb 1984
17. 
    Jet Set WillyZX, Atari ST, Tatung Einstein +8 · Software Projects
    701984
18. 
    Bank PanicArcade, SG-1000, MSX +1 · Sanritsu Denki
    7028 Sep
19. 
    Devil WorldNES, Wii, 3DS +1 · Nintendo
    695 Oct
20. 
    Impossible MissionOric Atmos, Apple II, ZX +10 · Epyx
    691984
21. 
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyCoCo, Texas Instruments TI-99, Atari 8-bit +16 · Infocom
    6914 Sep
22. 
    Marble MadnessDOS, ZX, CPC +12 · Atari Games
    6815 Dec
23. 
    1942Arcade, NES, C64 +9 · Capcom
    66Dec 1984
24. 
    KaratekaApple II, C64, Atari 8-bit +11 · Jordan Mechner
    661984
25. 
    Pitfall II: Lost CavernsDOS, 2600, Atari 8-bit +8 · Activision
    6617 Feb
26. 
    Balloon FightZilog Z80, Sharp Zaurus, Arcade +11 · HAL Laboratory, Nintendo Research & Development 1
    651984
27. 
    GolfNES, FDS, Arcade +2 · Nintendo
    651 May
28. 
    Spy vs. SpyMSX, Atari 8-bit, CPC +18 · Aackosoft, First Star Software
    651984
29. 
    Summer GamesZX, 2600, C64 +1 · Epyx
    6515 Jul
30. 
    Pac-LandZX, CPC, MSX +9 · Namco
    641 Aug

Most talked about

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  TetrisZX, CPC, Atari ST +18 · Alexey Pajitnov, Vladimir Pokhilko
  866 Jun
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  Duck HuntNES, Arcade, Wii U · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  7221 Apr
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  1942Arcade, NES, C64 +9 · Capcom
  66Dec 1984
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  ExcitebikeNES, NEC PC-8800 series, X1 +5 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  7128 Nov
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  Balloon FightZilog Z80, Sharp Zaurus, Arcade +11 · HAL Laboratory, Nintendo Research & Development 1
  651984
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  Wrecking CrewArcade, NES, FDS +4 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  5826 Jul
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  Boulder DashAtari 8-bit, ZX, CPC +14 · First Star Software
  72Feb 1984
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  Marble MadnessDOS, ZX, CPC +12 · Atari Games
  6815 Dec
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  Yie Ar Kung-FuArcade, Electron, NES +13 · Konami
  6025 Oct
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  PaperboyArcade, ZX, BBC +18 · Atari Games
  541 Nov
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  Circus CharlieArcade, MSX, NES +2 · Konami
  70Feb 1984
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  TennisNES, GB, 3DS +1 · Nintendo, Nintendo Research & Development 1
  7714 Jan
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  Road FighterArcade, NES, MSX +2 · Konami
  72Nov 1984
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  Kung-Fu MasterArcade, DOS, ZX +9 · Irem
  62Dec 1984
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  EliteBBC, Electron, C64 +11 · David Braben, Ian Bell
  7820 Sep
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  Clu Clu LandNES, Mobile, Wii +5 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  6322 Nov
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  PinballNES, Arcade, FDS · HAL Laboratory, Nintendo Research & Development 1
  2 Feb
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  GolfNES, FDS, Arcade +2 · Nintendo
  651 May
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  Pac-LandZX, CPC, MSX +9 · Namco
  641 Aug
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  Wild GunmanNES, Arcade, Wii U · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  5918 Feb
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  King's Quest IMac, Atari ST, Apple IIGS +3 · Sierra Entertainment
  10 May
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  KaratekaApple II, C64, Atari 8-bit +11 · Jordan Mechner
  661984
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  Bomb JackZX, CPC, Atari ST +12 · Tecmo, Koei Tecmo Games
  6222 Mar
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  Urban ChampionNES, Wii, Wii U · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  6014 Nov
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  Karate ChampArcade, C64, Apple II +3 · Technōs Japan
  40May 1984
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  Core WarCall-A-Computer time-sh…, Linux
  Mar 1984
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  Knight LoreZX, BBC, MSX +3 · Rare Ltd., Aackosoft
  7 Dec
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  F-1 RaceNES, GB · HAL Laboratory
  742 Nov
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  Hogan's AlleyNES, Arcade, Wii U · Intelligent Systems
  6012 Jun
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  Devil WorldNES, Wii, 3DS +1 · Nintendo
  695 Oct

Known only to the year

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  Balloon FightZilog Z80, Sharp Zaurus, Arcade +11 · HAL Laboratory, Nintendo Research & Development 1
  65
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  KaratekaApple II, C64, Atari 8-bit +11 · Jordan Mechner
  66
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  Jet Set WillyZX, Atari ST, Tatung Einstein +8 · Software Projects
  70
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  Spy vs. SpyMSX, Atari 8-bit, CPC +18 · Aackosoft, First Star Software
  65
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  UnderwurldeZX, C64 · Stamper brothers
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  The Lords of MidnightCPC, ZX, Mac +6 · Mike Singleton
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  F-15 Strike EagleAtari 8-bit, Atari ST, Apple II +10 · MicroProse
  61
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  Championship Lode RunnerApple II, DOS, Atari 8-bit +8 · Hudson Soft
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  Donald Duck's PlaygroundAtari ST, DOS, Apple II +2 · Sierra Entertainment, Aackosoft
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  Impossible MissionOric Atmos, Apple II, ZX +10 · Epyx
  69
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  Montezuma's RevengeDOS, ZX, 2600 +5 · Parker Brothers (pub.)
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  Space TaxiC64 · Muse Software
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  Pitstop IIDOS, Atari 8-bit, Apple II +3 · Epyx
  71
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  Lazy JonesZX, Tatung Einstein, MSX +1
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  RayForceArcade, Saturn, PC +3 · Taito
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  The Ancient Art of WarApple II, NEC PC-8800 series, Apple IIGS +7 · Evryware
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  The Seven Cities of GoldAtari 8-bit, Apple II, DOS +3 · Ozark Softscape
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  Frogger II: ThreeeDeep!5200, 2600, Apple II +4 · Parker Brothers, Simon & Schuster
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  Cobra CommandArcade, X1, MSX +3 · Data East
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  Agent USAApple II, Atari 8-bit, C64 +1 · Soup2Nuts
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  DropzoneAtari 8-bit, C64, NES · Archer Maclean
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  Super XeviousArcade, X68000 · Namco
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  Bounty Bob Strikes Back!Atari 800, Atari 8-bit, 5200 +4 · Aackosoft, Big Five Software
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  Mickey's Space AdventureApple II, Mac, DOS +2 · Sierra Entertainment
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  StarquakeZX, C64, CPC +7 · Bubble Bus Software
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  Time Pilot '84Arcade · Konami
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  Questprobe featuring The HulkDragon 32/64, BBC, DOS +6
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  Archon II: AdeptAtari 8-bit, Apple II, Amiga +3 · Free Fall Associates
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  Magical TreeMSX, Wii U · Konami
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  SasaMSX, NES · MTL
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  MindshadowZX, Mac, CPC +6 · Interplay Entertainment
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  Ninja HayateArcade, Sega CD, PC · Taito
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  GatoDOS, Mac, Apple II +3 · Spectrum HoloByte
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  RollerballMSX, X1, PC-88 +1 · HAL Laboratory
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  RacterDOS, Apple II, Mac +1 · William Chamberlain
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  QuestronAtari 8-bit, Apple II, C64 · Strategic Simulations
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  Thayer's QuestArcade, CD-i, 3DO +5 · RDI Video Systems
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  Fahrenheit 451ZX, DOS, Apple II +4
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  Battle for MidwayMSX, ZX, CPC +1
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  Comic BakeryMSX, C64 · Konami (pub.)
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  Carriers at WarDOS, Mac, PC · Strategic Studies Group
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  Chaos: The Battle of WizardsZX · Games Workshop (pub.)
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  Princess Tomato in the Salad KingdomMSX, NEC PC-8800 series, PC-88 +5 · Hudson Soft
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  High NoonC64 · Ocean Software
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  IncunabulaDOS · Avalon Hill
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  World Grand PrixMSX, Arcade, SG-1000 +1 · Sega
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  Match DayZX, CPC, BBC +1 · Jon Ritman
• SnoopyAtari ST, C64, Amiga · Radarsoft
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  The Staff of KarnathC64 · Ultimate Play the Game
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  Great SwordsmanArcade · Allumer
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  The Evil DeadBBC, ZX, C64 · Palace Software
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  Rendezvous with RamaApple II, DOS, MSX +1 · Telarium (pub.)
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  B.C. II: Grog's RevengeZX, Coleco, MSX +1 · Aackosoft
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  Daley Thompson's DecathlonZX, CPC, C64
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  TimeballTexas Instruments TI-99…, Atari ST, MSX +7 · Hudson Soft
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  WizardZX, C64 · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  Superman: The GameC64, CPC, C16 +3 · Aackosoft, First Star Software
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  The Dam BustersColeco, DOS, MSX +5 · U.S. Gold (pub.)
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  SkyfoxApple II, C64, Amiga +5 · Ray Tobey
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  LocoZX, Atari 8-bit, C64 · Antony Crowther
• The Warlock of Firetop MountainZX · Crystal Computing
  71
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  ShadowkeepApple II · Telarium
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  Carriers at War 1941–1945: Fleet Carrier Operations in the PacificApple II, C64 · Strategic Studies Group
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  The Castles of Dr. CreepPC, Mac, Linux +1 · Broderbund (pub.)
• SorceryZX, MSX, CPC +2
• Castle AdventureDOS
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  CycloneZX · Costa Panayi
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  TrashmanZX, CPC, C64 · Malcolm Evans
• Super BasketballKonami
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  The Saga of Erik the VikingBBC, CPC, ZX +1 · Level 9 Computing
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  PsytronZX, C64 · Beyond Software (pub.)
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  Potty PigeonZX, C64 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Ollie's FolliesAtari 8-bit, C64
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  Rescue RaidersApple II · Sir-Tech (pub.)
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  Below the RootDOS, Apple II, C64 · Windham Classics (pub.)
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  XyphusApple II, Mac, C64 · Penguin Software
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  FirefoxArcade · Atari, Inc.
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  KentillaZX, C64, CPC
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  The Quest for the Holy GrailZX, C64 · Dream Software
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  Super Don Quix-oteArcade
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  Indiana Jones in the Lost KingdomC64 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  MindwheelC64, Apple II, DOS +2 · Broderbund (pub.)
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  Kokotoni WilfZX, CPC, C64 · Elite Systems (pub.)
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  AmazonApple II, DOS, Mac +3 · Michael Crichton
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  Frak!BBC, C64, Electron +3 · Nick Pelling
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  Demolition DerbyArcade
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  Tir Na NogZX, C64, CPC · Gargoyle Games (pub.)
• Field DayTaito
• L'Aigle d'orCPC, Thomson MO5, Oric-1 · Loriciels (pub.)
• Strontium Dog and the Death GauntletC64 · Quicksilva
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  Clear for ActionAtari 8-bit, TRS-80
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  Robot OdysseyApple II, CoCo, DOS · The Learning Company (pub.)
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  Cosmic CruiserBBC, ZX, Dragon 32/64 +2 · Imagine Software (pub.)
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  Crypt of MedeaApple II · Sir-Tech
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  50 Mission CrushAtari 8-bit, Apple II, DOS +1 · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
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  On-Court TennisC64 · Activision (pub.)
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  Strategic ConquestMac, Apple II
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  HerculesZX, C64, BBC +2
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  Field of FireAtari 8-bit, C64, Apple II · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
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  Toy BizarreZX, C64
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  Oh MummyZX, CPC, MSX +1 · Amsoft (pub.)
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  DragonworldDOS, Apple II, Mac +2 · Byron Preiss
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  Do! Run RunArcade, MSX, Atari ST +1 · Universal Entertainment
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  Tornado Low LevelZX, CPC, C64 · Costa Panayi
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  BootyCPC, ZX, C16 +1 · Telecomsoft (pub.)
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  Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre WoodApple II, Atari ST, DOS +3 · Sierra Entertainment
• Horror HotelC64 · Radarsoft, John Vanderaart
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  XyzologMSX, SMS
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  Treasure IslandMSX, ZX, C64
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  B.C. BillDragon 32/64, BBC, ZX +3 · Imagine Software (pub.)
• Cycle MahbouArcade
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  D-DayZX · Games Workshop (pub.)
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  Gemstone WarriorApple II, Atari 8-bit, FM-7 +4 · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
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  DiplomacyDOS, Atari ST, IBM Personal Computer +2
• Main EventMain Event
• Return to EdenDOS, ZX, Atari ST +3
• Appoooh - The Pro-Wrestling GameArcade · SIMS Co., Ltd.
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  PastfinderAtari 8-bit, MSX, C64
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  Park PatrolCPC, ZX, C64 · Activision
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  Sorcerer of Claymorgue CastleTexas Instruments TI-99…, Dragon 32, Atari 8-bit +11 · Adventure International
• Micro OlympicsZX, C64
• Blue Thunder
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  Codename MATZX, CPC · Amsoft (pub.)
• 3D Tank DuelZX · Realtime Games Software
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  MandragoreMOTO Gamme, ZX, Apple II +3 · Infogrames (pub.)
• MehulinjaVIC-20 · Simo Ojaniemi
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  Reforger '88Atari 8-bit, Apple II
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  Rock n' BoltC64, MSX, Coleco +1 · Activision (pub.)
• 3D Tic Tac ToeC64 · Radarsoft
• Colossus ChessDOS, ZX, CPC +4 · Martin Bryant
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  Flak: The Ultimate Flight ExperienceAtari 8-bit, Apple II, ZX +1 · U.S. Gold, Funsoft (pub.)
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  Battle Through TimeC64
• Wallie Goes to RhymelandC64
• OverdriveElectron · Superior Software
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  Reader RabbitMac, PC · The Learning Company
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  Crime and PunishmentApple II, DOS, C64 · Imagic
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  Mobile Suit Gundam: Last ShootingMSX · Bandai
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  Freddy's Rescue RoundupDOS · IBM
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  L – A Mathemagical AdventureBBC · Association of Teachers of Mathematics (pub.)
• ZagaC64
• The War of the WorldsZX · CRL Group (pub.)
• Nu, Pogodi!Handheld · Voskhod (pub.)
• Topografie EuropaC64 · Radarsoft
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  Formula 1 SimulatorZX, MSX, CPC +3 · Mastertronic (pub.)
• DraconianCoCo
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  HareraiserDragon 32/64, Electron, MSX +5
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  PyjamaramaZX, CPC, C64 · Mikro-Gen (pub.)
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  PedroZX, Dragon 32/64, BBC +3 · Imagine Software (pub.)
• BeginDOS
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  Oh Shit!ZX, MSX · Aackosoft
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  Objective: KurskAtari 8-bit, Apple II
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  Dr. Seuss' Fix-Up the Mix-Up PuzzlerColeco, C64, Apple II +1 · Coleco
• Space MatesC64 · Radarsoft, John Vanderaart
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  Countdown to ShutdownApple II, C64 · Thorn EMI Plc
• XonixDOS
• Diamond MineAtari 8-bit, BBC, Electron +1 · Blue Ribbon (pub.)
• AirwolfZX, BBC, Commodore 16 and Plus/4 +3 · Elite Systems
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  Star Fleet I: The War BeginsDOS, C64, Apple II +4
• Eagle EmpireC64
• Psion ChessAtari ST
• AbyssZX, C64, Amiga · Cases Computer Simulations
• Gladiator 1984Arcade
• Hokkaidō Rensa Satsujin: Ohōtsuku ni KiyuFM-7, NES · Armor Project
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  Rebelstar RaidersZX
• Games CreatorC64
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  Rollo And The Brush BrosDOS · Windmill Software
• Jinn-GenieC64
• The PrinceZX · Cases Computer Simulations (pub.)
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  Java Jim in Square Shaped TroubleAtari 8-bit, C64 · Aackosoft, Creative Sparks
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  ChipWitsMac, Apple II, C64
• Zig ZagZX, C64 · DK'Tronics (pub.)
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  System 15000ZX, BBC, C64
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  Gulf StrikeIBM Personal Computer, Atari 8-bit, DOS +2
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  Breakthrough in the ArdennesAtari 8-bit, Apple II, C64
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  SpellboundZX, CPC, C64 +1 · Beyond Software (pub.)
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  DreadnoughtsApple II, Apple IIGS, IBM Personal Computer +1
• Death Star InterceptorZX, C64 · System 3
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  Sir LancelotZX, CPC · Krome Studios Melbourne (pub.)
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  Enchanted SceptersMac · Silicon Beach Software
• BeastDOS
• Boomer Rang'rArcade · Data East
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  BarbieC64 · Epyx (pub.)
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  Zeta-7C64
• Jenny's JourneysApple II · Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium
• Zaxxon Super GameColeco Adam, Coleco · Sega, Coleco
• RaharuhtinasC64 · Simo Ojaniemi
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  Hat TrickArcade, DOS, 7800 +1
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  Jack and the BeanstalkZX, CPC, C64
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  CavelordAtari 8-bit
• MyyräjahtiVIC-20 · Simo Ojaniemi
• Peter PanHodder & Stoughton (pub.)
• Bouncing BabiesDOS
• Invasion of the Body Snatchas!ZX · Simon Brattel
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  Emerald IsleAtari 8-bit, MSX, ZX +3 · Level 9 Computing
• Wing CommanderC64 · Aackosoft
• The Fall GuyZX, C64
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  Learning with FuzzyWOMPApple II
• Demons RingPC-98, NEC PC-8800 series, FM-7 · Nihon Falcom
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  Alpha BlasterVIC-20, MSX · Aackosoft, LiveWire Software UK
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  AirwolfZX, BBC, CPC +3 · Krome Studios Melbourne

Platforms

• Commodore 64 291
• ZX Spectrum 164
• MSX 96
• Apple II 90
• Amstrad CPC 90
• Atari 8-bit computers 86
• arcade video game machine 81
• MS-DOS 77
• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 54
• BBC Micro 49
• Atari ST 42
• Amiga 38
• Mac 33
• Acorn Electron 27
• PC 26
• NEC PC-8801 24