1986

681 video games came out in 1986, among them The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Arkanoid.

By month

• January11 games
• February16 games
• March14 games
• April17 games
• May9 games
• June21 games
• July18 games
• August13 games
• September24 games
• October18 games
• November20 games
• December52 games

Best rated games of 1986

1. 
   Action FighterArcade, Sega System 16, Amiga +6 · Sega
   9617 Aug
2. 
   ShanghaiAmiga, Mac, Apple IIGS +9 · Sun Corporation
   851 Oct
3. 
   The Legend of ZeldaFDS, NES, Wii +2 · Nintendo, Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
   8121 Feb
4. 
   ArkanoidC64, DOS, Amiga +13 · Taito
   8026 Apr
5. 
   Vampire KillerMSX, Wii U · Konami
   8030 Oct
6. 
   The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny KnightPC, Mac, PC-98 +7 · Interplay Entertainment
   801986
7. 
   CastlevaniaC64, DOS, Amiga +7 · Konami
   7926 Sep
8. 
   StarflightDOS, C64, Amiga +3 · Electronic Arts
   7915 Aug
9. 
   The Mysterious Murasame CastleFDS, Wii, 3DS +2 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
   7914 Apr
10. 
    Bubble BobbleC64, DOS, Arcade +14 · Taito
    7816 Jun
11. 
    JackalFDS, Arcade, ZX +4 · Konami
    7815 Oct
12. 
    The Chessmaster 2000MSX, Apple II, PC +8
    78Jun 1986
13. 
    Space Quest IPC, DOS, Amiga +4 · Sierra Entertainment
    761 Oct
14. 
    UninvitedC64, DOS, Amiga +5 · ICOM Simulations
    761986
15. 
    Double DribbleFDS, Arcade, NES +3 · Konami
    761986
16. 
    RygarArcade, NES, C64 +5 · Tecmo
    75May 1986
17. 
    RampageArcade, C64, DOS +14 · Midway Games
    75Dec 1986
18. 
    Super Mario Bros.: The Lost LevelsNES, FDS, GBA +4 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
    743 Jun
19. 
    ZanacMSX, FDS, NES +2 · Compile
    7425 Jul
20. 
    Side PocketArcade, NES, SNES +3 · Data East
    741 Jun
21. 
    UridiumC64, ZX, Atari ST +5 · Andrew Braybrook
    741986
22. 
    MagMaxArcade, NES, C64 +4 · Nichibutsu
    7318 Mar
23. 
    Hudson's Adventure IslandNES, MSX, Wii +6 · Hudson Soft
    7212 Sep
24. 
    MetroidNES, FDS, Arcade +4 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
    716 Aug
25. 
    Out RunC64, DOS, Amiga +12 · Sega AM2
    7120 Sep
26. 
    Enduro RacerArcade, SMS, Atari ST +4 · Sega AM2
    711 Sep
27. 
    Dragon QuestMSX 2, NES, MSX +13 · Chunsoft
    7027 May
28. 
    Kid IcarusFDS, NES, Arcade +4 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
    7019 Dec
29. 
    Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner SanctumApple II, C64, DOS +6 · New World Computing
    701 Jun
30. 
    SalamanderC64, ZX, CPC +7 · Konami
    704 Jul

Most talked about

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  The Legend of ZeldaFDS, NES, Wii +2 · Nintendo, Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  8121 Feb
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  Super Mario Bros.: The Lost LevelsNES, FDS, GBA +4 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  743 Jun
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  ArkanoidC64, DOS, Amiga +13 · Taito
  8026 Apr
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  Bubble BobbleC64, DOS, Arcade +14 · Taito
  7816 Jun
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  MetroidNES, FDS, Arcade +4 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  716 Aug
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  Alex Kidd in Miracle WorldSMS, Wii, PS3 · Sega
  661 Nov
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  CastlevaniaC64, DOS, Amiga +7 · Konami
  7926 Sep
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  Dragon QuestMSX 2, NES, MSX +13 · Chunsoft
  7027 May
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  Kid IcarusFDS, NES, Arcade +4 · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  7019 Dec
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  Hudson's Adventure IslandNES, MSX, Wii +6 · Hudson Soft
  7212 Sep
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  Vampire KillerMSX, Wii U · Konami
  8030 Oct
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  Out RunC64, DOS, Amiga +12 · Sega AM2
  7120 Sep
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  Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner SanctumApple II, C64, DOS +6 · New World Computing
  701 Jun
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  Dante's InfernoC64, PS3, Xbox 360 +1 · Visceral Games
  1986
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  JackalFDS, Arcade, ZX +4 · Konami
  7815 Oct
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  SalamanderC64, ZX, CPC +7 · Konami
  704 Jul
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  Alex Kidd: The Lost StarsArcade, SMS, Wii · Sega
  5610 Dec
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  Ikari WarriorsC64, DOS, Amiga +11 · SNK
  471 Mar
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  Guerrilla WarArcade, C64, Amiga +6 · SNK
  Oct 1986
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  Defender of the CrownZX, Amiga, C64 +18 · Cinemaware
  67Nov 1986
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  RenegadeC64, DOS, Amiga +7 · Technōs Japan
  601986
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  Space Quest IPC, DOS, Amiga +4 · Sierra Entertainment
  761 Oct
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  RygarArcade, NES, C64 +5 · Tecmo
  75May 1986
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  RampageArcade, C64, DOS +14 · Midway Games
  75Dec 1986
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  Wonder BoyC64, Arcade, ZX +3 · Westone Bit Entertainment
  653 Mar
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  UninvitedC64, DOS, Amiga +5 · ICOM Simulations
  761986
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  ZanacMSX, FDS, NES +2 · Compile
  7425 Jul
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  Solomon's KeyCPC, FDS, Arcade +6 · Tecmo
  7030 Jul
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  Mighty Bomb JackArcade, NES, Amiga +5 · Tecmo
  5324 Apr
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  DoraemonNES · Hudson Soft
  12 Dec

Known only to the year

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  Dante's InfernoC64, PS3, Xbox 360 +1 · Visceral Games
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  RenegadeC64, DOS, Amiga +7 · Technōs Japan
  60
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  UninvitedC64, DOS, Amiga +5 · ICOM Simulations
  76
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  ZombiCPC, Amiga, DOS +3 · Ubisoft
  68
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  BatmanCPC, ZX, Amstrad PCW +1 · Jon Ritman, Bernie Drummond
  69
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  World GamesApple IIGS, C64, Atari ST +9 · Epyx
  66
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  Super SprintArcade, Atari ST, ZX +3 · Atari Games
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  Labyrinth: The Computer GameC64, Apple II, Apple IIe +1 · Lucasfilm Games
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  Victory RoadArcade, C64, Apple II +8 · SNK
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  UridiumC64, ZX, Atari ST +5 · Andrew Braybrook
  74
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  The SentinelBBC, C64, CPC +4 · Geoff Crammond
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  Ace of AcesC64, CPC, MSX +5 · Artech Digital Entertainment
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  Dragon PowerNES · Bandai
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  10th FrameZX, MSX, CPC +3 · Indie Built
• Nobunaga's AmbitionPC, NES, SNES · Koei Tecmo Games
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  Livingstone I PresumeC64, CPC, DOS +4 · Gonzalo Suárez Girard
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  QuartetArcade, SMS, ZX +2 · Sega
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  StargliderAtari ST, Apple II, Amstrad PCW +6 · Argonaut Games
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  ChillerArcade, NES · Exidy
• Iwo JimaC64, ZX · Personal Software Services
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  World Cup CarnivalZX, C64, CPC · Artic Software
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  The Great EscapeC64, CPC, ZX +2 · Ocean Software
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  The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny KnightPC, Mac, PC-98 +7 · Interplay Entertainment
  80
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  Double DribbleFDS, Arcade, NES +3 · Konami
  76
• The Sacred Armour of AntiriadC64, ZX, CPC · Palace Software
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  221B Baker StreetC64, Apple II, Atari ST +2 · Datasoft
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  PHM PegasusApple II, C64, DOS +2 · Lucasfilm Games
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  The Colour of MagicZX, C64, CPC · Delta 4
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  Dan Dare: Pilot of the FutureZX, C64, CPC · Gang of Five
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  Miami ViceZX, C64, CPC · Capstone Software
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  Falklands '82ZX, C64 · Personal Software Services
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  Xain'd SleenaArcade, MSX, C64 +3 · Technōs Japan
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  Army MovesZX, C64, CPC +4 · Dinamic Software
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  Dark CastleMac, Atari ST, C64 +6 · Silicon Beach Software
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  DraculaZX, C64, CPC · CRL Group (pub.)
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  500cc Grand PrixCPC, DOS, C64 +1 · Microids
• VC64, ZX, CPC · Ocean Software
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  Peter Shilton's Handball MaradonaZX, C64, CPC · Argus Press
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  Future KnightC64, CPC, C16 +3 · Gremlin Interactive
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  HabitatPC, Mac, C64 · Lucasfilm Games
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  CobraC64, CPC, ZX · Ocean Software
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  Kikstart 2ZX, CPC, C64 +1 · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  Wizard's CrownAtari 8-bit, Apple II, C64 +2 · Strategic Simulations
• Knight RiderC64, ZX, CPC
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  Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalleC64 · Pasi Hytönen
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  Masters of the Universe: The Super AdventureC64, BBC, ZX · Adventure Soft
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  Jewels of DarknessMac, MSX, DOS +8 · Level 9 Computing
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  SpindizzyC64, CPC, Apple II +2 · Electric Dreams Software
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  PentagramMSX, ZX · Ultimate Play the Game
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  Roadwar 2000C64, Apple II, DOS +3 · Strategic Simulations
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  TrailblazerMSX, C64, CPC +5 · Magnetic Fields
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  Leader BoardAtari 8-bit, C64, Atari ST +5 · Bruce Carver
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  Knight RiderCPC, C64, ZX +1 · Pack-In-Video
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  Wargame Construction SetAtari 8-bit, C64, DOS +3 · Strategic Simulations
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  RebelstarZX, CPC · Julian Gollop
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  James Bond 007: GoldfingerMac, DOS, Apple II · Angelsoft
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  Aliens: The Computer GameC64, CPC, ZX +1 · Activision
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  The King of ChicagoApple IIGS, Mac, DOS +3 · Cinemaware
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  Jack the NipperC64, CPC, MSX +2 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Legions of DeathC64, CPC, ZX · MC Lothlorien
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  Robot RascalsC64, Apple II, DOS · Ozark Softscape
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  Tass Times in TonetownDOS, Apple II, Atari ST +4 · Interplay Entertainment
• Express RaiderC64, Arcade, ZX +1 · Data East
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  Asterix and the Magic CauldronCPC, C64, ZX · Krome Studios Melbourne
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  BMX SimulatorC16, Atari 8-bit, C64 +6 · Codemasters (pub.)
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  ParallaxC64
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  ZubC64, CPC, ZX · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  AardvarkC64, C16 · Bug-Byte
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  DruidZX, C64, CPC +3 · Vortex Software
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  Realms of DarknessC64, Apple II, MSX +2 · Strategic Simulations
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  BrataccasAmiga, Atari ST, Mac · SCE Studio Liverpool
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  Into the Eagle's NestApple II, DOS, Amiga +5 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  Yōkai YashikiMSX, FDS · Casio
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  Hover ForceINTV · Mattel Electronics
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  ThrustElectron, C64, CPC +7 · Superior Software (pub.)
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  Transformers: The Battle to Save the EarthC64 · Activision
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  Marksman Shooting & Trap ShootingSMS · Sega
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  Championship BaseballC64, DOS, CPC +2 · Gamestar
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  QuazatronZX · Graftgold
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  Empire!C64, CPC, ZX +1 · Andrew Glaister
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  Flash GordonC64, MSX, ZX +1 · Mastertronic
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  Howard the DuckC64, Apple II, ZX +2 · Activision (pub.)
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  The Young OnesC64, CPC, ZX
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  HeartlandZX, C64, CPC · Odin Computer Graphics
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  177X1, PC-88, X68000
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  The Trap DoorZX, C64, CPC · Don Priestley
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  Lords of ConquestApple II, C64, Atari 8-bit +2 · Don Daglow (pub.)
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  Create with Garfield!Apple II, C64, DOS · DLM (pub.)
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  Championship WrestlingApple IIGS, C64, Atari ST +2 · Epyx
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  The Movie Monster GameApple II, C64 · Epyx
• AsphaltCPC · Ubisoft
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  Super Mario Bros. SpecialX1, PC-88 · Hudson Soft
• Phantomas 2 for SNESC64, ZX, CPC
• Rogue TrooperC64, ZX, CPC · Design Design
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  Mad NurseC64, ZX · Telecomsoft (pub.)
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  Yabba Dabba Doo!ZX, C64, CPC
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  BattlefrontC64, Apple II · Strategic Studies Group
• Mouse TrapC64
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  Fat Worm Blows a SparkyZX · Julian Todd
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  AirheartApple II · Dan Gorlin
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  BreakThruNES, ZX, CPC +4 · Data East
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  Joe BladeMSX, ZX, C64 +7
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  Universal HeroZX, Atari 8-bit · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  VulcanZX, CPC, DOS +2 · Cases Computer Simulations (pub.)
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  Mind WalkerAmiga · Bill Williams
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  Patton Versus RommelMac, DOS, C64 · Chris Crawford
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  WandererAtari ST, Sinclair QL, Amiga +3
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  Olli and LissaZX, C64, CPC
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  AvengerZX, MSX, C64 +2 · Gremlin Interactive
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  OgreAtari 8-bit, Amiga, C64 +5 · Origin Systems
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  Get DexterCPC, Atari ST · ERE Informatique (pub.)
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  LarnDOS, Atari ST, cross-platform
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  GBA Championship Basketball: Two-on-TwoAmiga, DOS, Atari ST +5 · Dynamix
• VampireThomson MO5, Thomson TO7, Thomson TO9 · Infogrames
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  180C64, CPC, ZX +2 · M.A.D. (pub.)
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  They Stole a MillionC64, CPC, ZX · Ariolasoft (pub.)
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  Moonlight MadnessZX · Bubble Bus Software (pub.)
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  S.D.I.Atari ST, Mac, Amiga +1 · Cinemaware (pub.)
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  Lock-OnDOS, Atari ST · Tatsumi
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  Three Weeks in ParadiseZX, CPC · Mikro-Gen (pub.)
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  Phantasie IIIC64, Atari ST, Apple II +5
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  CyberunZX, CPC, MSX · Ultimate Play the Game
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  RavenskullBBC, Electron, Archimedes +1 · Ubisoft Reflections
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  Battle GroupC64, Apple II
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  War in the South PacificC64, Apple II
• Video MeaniesC64
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  Big Trouble in Little ChinaZX, C64, CPC
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  CholoBBC, ZX, C64 +1 · Telecomsoft (pub.)
• Danse macabreC64
• Fer et FlammeCPC · Ubisoft
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  Into OblivionZX, CPC, Mac +2 · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  Pirates of the Barbary CoastAtari 8-bit, Atari ST, C64 +1
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  The DetectiveC64 · Grandslam Entertainments (pub.)
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  Gettysburg: The Turning PointApple II, Atari 8-bit, C64 +2
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  GalaforceElectron · Superior Software (pub.)
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  BouncesZX, C64 · Denton Designs
• L'AffaireAtari ST
• FiretrapC64, Arcade, ZX · Data East (pub.)
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  Heavy on the MagickCPC, ZX · Gargoyle Games
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  Golden PathCPC, Atari ST, Amiga · Telecomsoft (pub.)
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  PilgrimC64 · CRL Group
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  Calorie Kun Vs. MoguranianArcade · Tokai Communications
• PhalsbergC64, DOS · ERE Informatique
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  Blood 'n GutsC64
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  Agent OrangeCPC, ZX, C64 · A&F Software
• Konyok-GorbunokTIA-MC-1
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  Molecule ManZX, MSX, Atari 8-bit +3 · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  ImogenBBC · Micro Power
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  ValtricArcade · NMK
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  By Fair Means or FoulBBC, ZX, CPC +1 · Superior Software (pub.)
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  Attack of the Killer TomatoesZX, CPC, MSX
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  ConquestadorCPC, MSX, ZX · Erbe Software S.A.
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  Harrier Combat SimulatorC64, DOS, Amiga +1 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  Glider RiderZX, C64, CPC · Quicksilva (pub.)
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  M.O.V.I.E.ZX, CPC · Imagine Software (pub.)
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  Scooby-DooCPC, C16, C64 +1 · Gargoyle Games
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  Super CycleAtari ST, CPC, C64 +2 · U.S. Gold (pub.)
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  W.A.R.C64, ZX, CPC · Martech Games (pub.)
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  XenoC64, CPC, ZX
• Kick and RunFDS
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  Ninja MasterAtari 8-bit, C64, CPC +2
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  Blue Powder Grey SmokeC64, Apple II
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  GuardicMSX · Compile
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  HypaballC64, ZX · Odin Computer Graphics
• Mahjong Sisters
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  EquinoxC64, CPC, ZX · Mikro-Gen (pub.)
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  Puszka PandoryZX · Marcin Borkowski
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  Knight TymeZX, MSX, C64 +1 · David Jones
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  The Incredible Shrinking FiremanZX · Mastertronic (pub.)
• Fantôme CityCPC · Coktel Vision
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  AracC64, CPC, Apple II
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  Dynamite Dan IICPC, ZX · Mirrorsoft (pub.)
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  SupernovaDOS · Apogee Software (pub.)
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  Make Your Own Murder PartyDOS, Apple II, C64
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  FungusC64
• Phantasie IIC64, Atari ST, Atari 8-bit +2
• Deep StrikeC64, ZX
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  Hacker II: The Doomsday PapersDOS, Mac, C64 +7 · Activision
• Momie BluesCPC · Coktel Vision
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  Nosferatu the VampyreC64, CPC, ZX
• Boulder Dash: Construction KitC64, Apple II · First Star Software
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  Hollywood or BustC64, CPC · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  Judge DreddC64, ZX · Krome Studios Melbourne
• HanseC64, DOS, Amiga +1
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  WarshipApple II, C64, Atari 8-bit +2
• Seventh FleetC64, DOS, Amiga +1
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  BomboC64
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  Stryker's RunBBC, Electron · Chris Roberts
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  Strike Force CobraZX, C64, CPC
• Mission 660Arcade · Taito (pub.)
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  Galax-i-BirdsC64
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  La femme qui ne supportait pas les ordinateursApple II, PC, Mac +1 · Froggy Software
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  BreakersC64, Apple II, Atari ST +1 · Broderbund (pub.)
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  Gemstone HealerC64, Apple II · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
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  Turbo GTAtari ST · ERE Informatique (pub.)
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  Light ForceZX, C64, CPC · Faster Than Light (pub.)
• RevolutionZX, CPC · Vortex Software
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  Silicon DreamsAmiga, ZX, C64 +8 · Level 9 Computing
• Fist II: The Legend ContinuesC64, ZX
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  HighlanderZX, C64, CPC · Ocean Software (pub.)

Platforms

• Commodore 64 321
• ZX Spectrum 226
• Amstrad CPC 225
• MS-DOS 130
• MSX 106
• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 104
• Atari ST 101
• arcade video game machine 88
• Amiga 80
• Apple II 74
• Atari 8-bit computers 49
• Mac 47
• PC 44
• Family Computer Disk System 37
• Wii 33
• Sega Master System 26