1987

827 video games came out in 1987, among them Final Fantasy, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Contra.

By month

• January14 games
• February26 games
• March18 games
• April24 games
• May17 games
• June24 games
• July32 games
• August31 games
• September9 games
• October22 games
• November21 games
• December54 games

Best rated games of 1987

1. 
   NetHackMac, Amiga, Atari ST +4
   9328 Jul
2. 
   Auf Wiedersehen MontyC64, CPC, C16 +3 · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
   921987
3. 
   Test DriveCPC, Atari ST, DOS +3 · Distinctive Software
   871987
4. 
   GolvelliusMSX, SMS, iOS · Compile
   871987
5. 
   Phantasy StarSMS, Wii · Sega
   8620 Dec
6. 
   Dungeon MasterAtari ST, Apple II, PC-98 +6 · FTL Games
   8615 Dec
7. 
   Maniac MansionApple II, C64, DOS +5 · Lucasfilm Games
   845 Oct
8. 
   International Karate +C64, ZX, CPC +6 · System 3
   84Oct 1987
9. 
   Punch-Out!!Arcade, NES · Nintendo development teams
   8318 Oct
10. 
    Blades of SteelC64, DOS, Amiga +3 · Konami
    82Oct 1987
11. 
    ContraC64, Arcade, ZX +8 · Konami
    8020 Feb
12. 
    Wonder Boy in Monster LandC64, Amiga, ZX +6 · Sega, Westone Bit Entertainment
    801 Jul
13. 
    FaxanaduNES, Wii · Hudson Soft
    8016 Nov
14. 
    Arkanoid: Revenge of DohC64, DOS, ZX +8 · Taito
    801 Jun
15. 
    1943: The Battle of MidwayArcade, ZX, NES +6 · Capcom
    79Jun 1987
16. 
    Dragon Quest IIMSX, NES, SNES +6 · Chunsoft
    7926 Jan
17. 
    NebulusC64, ZX, DOS +7 · Triffix Entertainment
    791987
18. 
    Wings of FuryApple II, DOS, X68000 +4 · Broderbund
    791987
19. 
    XybotsArcade, ZX, C64 +5 · Atari Games
    791987
20. 
    Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2Arcade, CPC, Atari ST +6 · Taito
    771987
21. 
    Final FantasyNES, MSX, Wii +8 · Square
    7618 Dec
22. 
    Mega ManNES, Wii, 3DS +2 · Capcom
    7617 Dec
23. 
    Galaga '88Arcade, PCE, X68000 +2 · Namco
    761 Dec
24. 
    R-TypeArcade, ZX, CPC +12 · Compile, Irem
    751 Jul
25. 
    Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge LizardsApple IIGS, Atari ST, DOS +7 · Sierra Entertainment
    754 Jun
26. 
    Super Hang-OnMac, Arcade, C64 +10 · Sega AM2
    754 Apr
27. 
    Barbarian: The Ultimate WarriorC64, ZX, CPC +7 · Palace Software
    7530 Dec
28. 
    BreachMac, DOS, Atari ST +2 · Omnitrend Software (pub.)
    751987
29. 
    The Great Giana SistersC64, ZX, MSX +6 · Time Warp Productions
    746 May
30. 
    Bases LoadedNES, GB, Wii +2 · Tose Co.
    7426 Jun

Most talked about

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  Final FantasyNES, MSX, Wii +8 · Square
  7618 Dec
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  Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkFDS, NES, Wii +3 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  6514 Jan
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  ContraC64, Arcade, ZX +8 · Konami
  8020 Feb
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  Metal GearMSX 2, MSX, NES +7 · Konami
  737 Jul
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  NetHackMac, Amiga, Atari ST +4
  9328 Jul
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  Mega ManNES, Wii, 3DS +2 · Capcom
  7617 Dec
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  Street FighterC64, DOS, ZX +4 · Capcom
  5712 Aug
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  Maniac MansionApple II, C64, DOS +5 · Lucasfilm Games
  845 Oct
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  Double DragonArcade, Atari ST, 7800 +16 · Technōs Japan
  391 Aug
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  Phantasy StarSMS, Wii · Sega
  8620 Dec
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  1943: The Battle of MidwayArcade, ZX, NES +6 · Capcom
  79Jun 1987
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  Castlevania II: Simon's QuestPC, FDS, NES +3 · Konami
  6228 Aug
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  R-TypeArcade, ZX, CPC +12 · Compile, Irem
  751 Jul
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  Dragon Quest IIMSX, NES, SNES +6 · Chunsoft
  7926 Jan
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  ShinobiSMS, Arcade, C64 +9 · Sega
  6516 Nov
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  Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge LizardsApple IIGS, Atari ST, DOS +7 · Sierra Entertainment
  754 Jun
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  The Great Giana SistersC64, ZX, MSX +6 · Time Warp Productions
  746 May
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  Sid Meier's Pirates!Apple II, C64, CPC +12 · MicroProse
  718 May
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  After BurnerArcade, SMS, Sega X Board +1 · Sega AM2, Rutubo Games
  6213 Jul
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  Rad RacerArcade, NES · Square
  697 Aug
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  Punch-Out!!Arcade, NES · Nintendo development teams
  8318 Oct
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  Operation WolfSMS, Arcade, Atari ST +9 · Taito
  68Nov 1987
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  Haunted CastleArcade, PS2 · Konami
  5826 Dec
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  Digital Devil Story: Megami TenseiPC-88, MSX, X1 +4 · Atlus
  1 Jul
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  Dungeon MasterAtari ST, Apple II, PC-98 +6 · FTL Games
  8615 Dec
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  Wonder Boy in Monster LandC64, Amiga, ZX +6 · Sega, Westone Bit Entertainment
  801 Jul
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  FaxanaduNES, Wii · Hudson Soft
  8016 Nov
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  Alex Kidd BMX TrialSMS · Sega
  5 Nov
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  Test DriveCPC, Atari ST, DOS +3 · Distinctive Software
  871987
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  Blades of SteelC64, DOS, Amiga +3 · Konami
  82Oct 1987

Known only to the year

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  Test DriveCPC, Atari ST, DOS +3 · Distinctive Software
  87
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  NebulusC64, ZX, DOS +7 · Triffix Entertainment
  79
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  Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2Arcade, CPC, Atari ST +6 · Taito
  77
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  Bionic CommandoC64, DOS, Amiga +5 · Capcom
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  DariusAmiga, ZX, Atari ST +6 · Taito
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  The Last NinjaC64, BBC, Apple IIGS +8 · System 3
  63
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  Bionic CommandoArcade, CPC, C64 +5 · Minakuchi Engineering Co., Ltd.
  61
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  WizballZX, DOS, C64 +3 · Sensible Software
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  Head over HeelsMSX, C64, CPC +5 · Ocean Software
  63
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  La Abadía del CrimenCPC, PC, ZX +3 · Opera Soft
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  Wings of FuryApple II, DOS, X68000 +4 · Broderbund
  79
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  RoadBlastersMotorola 68010, Arcade, C64 +7 · Atari Games
  69
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  Skate or Die!C64, DOS, Apple IIGS +4 · Electronic Arts
  67
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  APBArcade, Amiga, ZX +4 · Atari Games, Tengen
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  Tintin on the MoonAmiga, ZX, Atari ST +3 · Acclaim Studios London
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  PlatoonDOS, C64, Apple II +5 · Ocean Software
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  ExolonZX, C64, CPC +2 · Linel, Dragonware
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  DeflektorZX, CPC, C64 +3 · Vortex Software
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  Aliens: The Computer GameZX, MSX, C64 +2 · Electric Dreams Software
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  ZynapsC64, CPC, ZX +2 · Dominic Robinson
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  BlasteroidsArcade, DOS, Atari ST +5 · Atari Games
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  Dream ZoneApple IIGS, Atari ST, DOS +1 · Naughty Dog
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  Final LapArcade, NES · Namco
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  Gemini WingArcade, C64, CPC +5 · Tecmo
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  The Faery Tale AdventureAmiga, C64, DOS +1 · MicroIllusions
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  The Ninja WarriorsArcade, PCE, Amiga +7 · Taito
  72
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  Thunder BladeArcade, C64, CPC +10 · Sega
  70
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  OctapolisC64 · Jukka Tapanimäki
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  Tiger RoadArcade, PCE, C64 +5 · Capcom
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  Game OverZX, C64, CPC +2 · Dinamic Software
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  Masters of the Universe: The Arcade GameZX, C64, CPC +1 · Adventure Soft
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  Goal!BBC, NES · Tose Co.
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  DeltaC64, ZX · Stavros Fasoulas
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  MIDI MazeAtari ST, SNES, GB +1
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  ThundercatsC64, ZX, CPC · Elite Systems
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  Mixed-Up Mother GooseApple II, Mac, Apple IIGS +2 · Sierra Entertainment
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  2400 A.D.Apple II, DOS · Origin Systems
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  Bubble GhostAtari ST, C64, CPC +5 · Infogrames
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  Professional Ski SimulatorZX, C64, CPC +2 · Oliver Twins
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  Final AssaultCPC, Amiga, DOS +4 · Infogrames
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  KrakoutC64, CPC, MSX +3 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Continental CircusC64, CPC, Arcade +4 · Taito
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  Auf Wiedersehen MontyC64, CPC, C16 +3 · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
  92
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  XybotsArcade, ZX, C64 +5 · Atari Games
  79
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  WardnerArcade, FDS, Genesis · Toaplan
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  PredatorAtari ST, CPC, ZX +7 · Electric Dreams Software
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  UşasMSX · Konami
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  The Hunt for Red OctoberC64, DOS, Amiga +7 · Argus Press (pub.)
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  Game Over IIC64, ZX, DOS +3 · Dinamic Software
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  AmegasAmiga · reLINE Software
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  SRD: Super Real DarwinArcade, Genesis · Data East
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  The Ancient Art of War at SeaDOS, Apple II, Mac · Evryware
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  JinxterAmstrad PCW, Apple II, Amiga +8 · Magnetic Scrolls
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  Gangster TownSMS · Sega
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  TerramexAtari ST, C64, Amiga +4 · Krisalis Software
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  John Elway's QuarterbackC64, DOS, ZX +3 · Leland Corporation
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  4x4 Off-Road RacingC64, MSX, ZX +4 · Epyx (pub.)
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  DrillerZX, C64, CPC +3 · Incentive Software (pub.)
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  Sorcerer LordZX, PC, CPC +5 · Personal Software Services
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  Bad Street BrawlerC64, DOS, Amiga +1 · Krome Studios Melbourne
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  Airborne RangerC64, CPC, ZX +4 · MicroProse
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  Aaargh!Arcadia Systems, Mac, Arcade +8 · Krome Studios Melbourne, Arcadia Systems, Inc. (pub.)
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  GoodyAmstrad PCW, CPC, ZX +3 · Gonzalo Suárez Girard
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  XenophobeArcade, NES, Atari ST +7 · Midway Games, Sun Corporation
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  BattyZX, CPC, C64
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  Mortville ManorAtari ST, C64, ZX +3 · Lankhor
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  GolvelliusMSX, SMS, iOS · Compile
  87
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  MewiloThomson TO, DOS, CPC +2 · Coktel Vision
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  Black MagicCPC, C64, Apple II +2 · Datasoft
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  MicroLeague WrestlingAtari ST, DOS, C64 +1
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  Shadows of MordorMac, ZX, C64 +3 · Krome Studios Melbourne
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  Roadwar EuropaDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +2 · Strategic Simulations (pub.)
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  Earth Orbit StationsApple II, C64 · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  Halls of Montezuma: A Battle History of the U.S. Marine CorpsApple IIGS, Apple II, C64 +2 · Strategic Studies Group
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  Earl Weaver BaseballAmiga, DOS, Apple II +1 · Don Daglow
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  VermeerC64, CPC, Atari ST +2 · Ariolasoft
• Midnight LandingTaito
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  Knight OrcAtari 8-bit, ZX, Apple II +7 · Level 9 Computing
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  DeathlordApple II, C64 · Electronic Arts
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  Werewolves of LondonCPC, C64, ZX · Viz Design, Steve Howard
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  BismarckZX, Apple II, C64 +3
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  Masters of the Universe: The MovieMSX, C64, CPC +2 · Gremlin Interactive
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  BubblerCPC, MSX, ZX · Rare Ltd. (pub.)
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  SuperQixArcade
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  XORAtari ST, ZX, Electron +5
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  Basket MasterZX, MSX, C64 +2 · Dinamic Software, Imagine Software (pub.)
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  QuedexC64, Atari ST, Amiga +2 · Stavros Fasoulas
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  Russia: The Great War in the EastC64, Apple II · Strategic Studies Group
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  The Guild of ThievesAtari ST, Apple II, Mac +8 · Magnetic Scrolls
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  FiretrackC64, BBC, Electron · Nick Pelling
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  The Universal Military SimulatorDOS, Atari ST, Mac +1 · Intergalactic Development
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  The Real Ghostbustersarcade game, Arcade, Amiga +4 · Data East
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  Apollo 18: Mission to the MoonC64, DOS · Accolade (pub.)
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  Action ForceC64, ZX, CPC · Virgin Interactive (pub.)
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  World Class Leader BoardC64, Atari ST, ZX +6
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  EchelonC64, Apple II, DOS +5
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  FeudMSX, C64, CPC +4 · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  Captain America in: The Doom Tube of Dr. MegalomannC64, CPC, Atari ST +1 · Adventure Soft
• Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume 1: Bull Run to ChancellorsvilleApple II, C64, DOS · Strategic Studies Group
• BattleshipsC64, ZX, CPC · Elite Systems
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  Ghost HuntersC64, CPC, ZX · Oliver Twins
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  FrankensteinZX, C64, CPC · CRL Group (pub.)
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  Nether EarthZX, C64, CPC · Argus Press (pub.)
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  Grand Prix SimulatorC64, CPC, ZX +1 · Codemasters
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  BreachMac, DOS, Atari ST +2 · Omnitrend Software (pub.)
  75
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  The Three StoogesDOS, C64, Amiga +3 · Beam Software
  52
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  Accolade's ComicsApple II · Distinctive Software
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  Exciting BaseballFDS · Konami
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  BonecruncherBBC, Electron, C64 +1 · Superior Software
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  The Curse of SherwoodZX, C64, CPC · Mastertronic
• Wooden Ships and Iron MenC64 · Avalon Hill (pub.)
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  BravestarrZX, C64, CPC
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  Skyfox II: The Cygnus ConflictC64, Amiga, DOS +1 · Dynamix
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  Top SpeedArcade · Taito
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  Quarterstaff: The Tomb of SetmothMac, PC-98, X68000 · Infocom
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  Escape from Singe's CastleZX, C64, CPC +5 · Software Projects (pub.)
• RanaramaC64, ZX, CPC · Graftgold
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  Young Sherlock: The Legacy of DoyleMSX · Pack-In-Video
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  Match Day IIMSX, ZX, Amstrad PCW +2 · Ocean Software
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  Legacy of the AncientsC64, Apple II, DOS · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  StarfoxC64, CPC, ZX · Realtime Games Software
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  Ports of CallAmiga, PC, DOS +3
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  Defcon 5C64, DOS, Amiga
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  Infiltrator IIApple II, C64, DOS +1 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  AcademyDOS, ZX, CPC +3 · CRL Group
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  BoloAtari ST · Meinolf Amekudzi
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  Crystal QuestApple IIGS, PC, Mac +1 · Stainless Games
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  Panzer StrikeApple II, Amiga, C64 · Strategic Simulations
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  Project Stealth FighterC64, DOS, Atari ST +2 · MicroProse
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  ProhibitionZX, Thomson TO, Thomson MO6 +4 · Infogrames
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  Gnome RangerDOS, Atari 8-bit, Mac +9 · Level 9 Computing
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  SidewizeC64, ZX · Odin Computer Graphics
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  Gary Lineker's Superstar SoccerMSX, ZX, C64 +1 · Mindscape, Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
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  Card SharksC64 · Mike Lorezen
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  EcoAtari ST, Amiga · Denton Designs
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  Pegasus BridgeC64, CPC, ZX
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  Freddy HardestZX, MSX, C64 +2
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  Alternative World GamesC64, CPC, ZX · Appaloosa Interactive
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  Eden BluesCPC, Atari ST, DOS · ERE Informatique
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  AmauroteZX, C64, CPC +2 · Mastertronic (pub.)
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  TerrorpodsAtari ST, Amiga, C64 +3 · SCE Studio Liverpool
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  MorpheusC64 · Graftgold
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  Asterix and the Magic CarpetDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +2 · Coktel Vision
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  AirballAtari ST, TRS-80, Dragon 32/64 +5 · Microdeal
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  Trantor: The Last StormtrooperMSX, C64, CPC +5 · Acclaim Studios London
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  Death Wish 3C64, CPC, MSX +1 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Indiana Jones in Revenge of the AncientsApple II, DOS, Mac · Mindscape (pub.)
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  ExerizerArcade · Jaleco
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  I, BallC64, CPC, Atari ST +1 · Telecomsoft (pub.)
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  Mutant NightArcade, PS4 · UPL
• Lucky LukeC64 · Coktel Vision
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  GoldrunnerAtari ST, Amiga · Microdeal
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  PT-109DOS, Mac · DICE
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  Sub Battle SimulatorC64, Mac, Apple IIGS +4 · TX Digital Illusions
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  Brick BreakerCPC, PC, Switch +1 · Ali Asaria
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  Sinbad and the Throne of the FalconAmiga, C64, DOS +2 · Cinemaware
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  Beyond Dark CastleC64, Apple IIGS, Mac · Silicon Beach Software
• Tower of DoomINTV · Realtime Associates
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  Indoor SportsZX, DOS, Apple II +7 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  The Eternal DaggerAtari 8-bit, Apple II, C64 · Strategic Simulations
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  Hades NebulaZX, Atari ST, C64 +1
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  KnightmareZX, C64, CPC +1 · Activision (pub.)
• Digital Devil Story: Megami TenseiPC, MSX, NEC PC-8800 series +2 · Telenet Japan
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  Crazy CarsDOS, Amiga, Thomson TO +7 · Titus Interactive
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  Sons of LibertyApple II, C64, DOS +1
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  Town & Country Surf Designs: Wood & Water RageNES · Atlus
• Jeopardy!C64, NES · Rare Ltd.
  68
• CyborgC64 · CRL Group
• 
  Ford SimulatorDOS
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  FalconMac, DOS, Atari ST +3 · Spectrum HoloByte
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  StormbringerZX, MSX, C64 +1 · David Jones
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  The Seven Spirits of RaDOS
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  Typhoon of SteelC64, Apple II, Amiga +1
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  Where Time Stood StillDOS, ZX, Atari ST +1 · Denton Designs
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  BlackJack AcademyC64, Apple IIGS, Amiga
• Zig ZagC64 · Spectrum HoloByte, Mirrorsoft (pub.)
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  Blue ThunderAction Max · Worlds of Wonder
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  RebelZX, C64
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  SurvivorMSX, ZX, CPC · Topo Soft (pub.)
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  Jet-BoysC64
• Warrior IIC64
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  El CidMSX, ZX, CPC · DROsoft
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  Stifflip & Co.ZX, C64, CPC · Palace Software (pub.)
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  War Cars Construction SetC64, CPC, ZX
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  Doc the DestroyerZX, C64, PC
• Galaga: Demons of DeathNES · Namco
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  The $100,000 PyramidDOS, Apple II, C64 · Hypnotix
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  Ball RaiderAmigaOS, Amiga · Golden Gate Crew
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  I Ball II: The Quest for the PastCPC, ZX, C64
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  RealSports Boxing2600 · Atari
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  Ocean ConquerorMSX, ZX, CPC +1
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  4th & InchesMac, C64, Apple IIGS +3 · Accolade
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  Yes, Prime MinisterC64, ZX, CPC +2 · Mosaic Publishing (pub.)
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  The Three MusketeersDOS, Amiga, C64
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  Death or GloryZX, C64, CPC +1
• DamPC, Atari ST, Atari TT030
• Kat TrapC64, ZX, CPC
• Renaud : Marche à l'ombreC64, ZX · Infogrames
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  Mach 3CPC, Atari ST, DOS +3 · Loriciels (pub.)
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  In 80 Days Around the WorldAmiga, C64, Atari ST

Platforms

• Commodore 64 386
• ZX Spectrum 268
• Amstrad CPC 268
• MS-DOS 191
• Amiga 177
• Atari ST 173
• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 135
• MSX 110
• arcade video game machine 97
• Apple II 74
• PC 61
• Family Computer Disk System 57
• Mac 53
• Apple IIGS 38
• Wii 35
• Atari 8-bit computers 32