1988

762 video games came out in 1988, among them Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.

By month

• January19 games
• February28 games
• March20 games
• April21 games
• May9 games
• June21 games
• July23 games
• August27 games
• September20 games
• October26 games
• November25 games
• December45 games

Best rated games of 1988

1. 
   Super Mario Bros. 3NES, Arcade, Wii +4 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
   8923 Oct
2. 
   Mega Man 2NES, Wii, 3DS +4 · Capcom
   8524 Dec
3. 
   WastelandC64, DOS, Apple II +3 · Interplay Entertainment
   802 Jan
4. 
   Ultima V: Warriors of DestinyC64, Apple II, DOS +6 · Origin Systems
   801 Mar
5. 
   Super Dodge BallNES, Wii, Wii U +2 · Technōs Japan
   8026 Jul
6. 
   Last Ninja 2C64, CPC, ZX +8 · System 3
   801988
7. 
   Track & Field IINES · Konami
   8016 Sep
8. 
   Treasure Island DizzyNES, ZX, C64 +5 · Oliver Twins
   80Dec 1988
9. 
   Blaster MasterNES, Wii, 3DS +1 · Sun Corporation
   7917 Jun
10. 
    Ninja GaidenC64, ZX, Arcade +1 · Tecmo
    79Oct 1988
11. 
    Pool of RadianceC64, DOS, Mac +5 · Strategic Simulations, Marionette Co., Ltd.
    791 Oct
12. 
    Double Dragon II: The RevengeArcade, C64, DOS +7 · Technōs Japan
    78Nov 1988
13. 
    R.C. Pro-AmNES, Arcade, Genesis · Rare Ltd.
    78Feb 1988
14. 
    Super Mario Bros. 2Arcade, NES, Wii +3 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
    77Sep 1988
15. 
    The NewZealand StoryC64, Amiga, ZX +9 · Taito
    77Aug 1988
16. 
    Ninja GaidenC64, NES, PCE +5 · Tecmo
    769 Dec
17. 
    Target: RenegadeC64, ZX, CPC +1 · Gary Biasillo
    761988
18. 
    SnatcherMSX, PCE, NEC PC-8800 series +4 · Konami
    7526 Nov
19. 
    XenonAmiga, Atari ST, Arcade +5 · The Bitmap Brothers
    751 Jan
20. 
    SpeedballC64, Amiga, Archimedes +8 · The Bitmap Brothers
    741 Nov
21. 
    Zak McKracken and the Alien MindbendersAmiga, DOS, C64 +5 · Lucasfilm Games
    73Oct 1988
22. 
    The Guardian LegendNES · Compile
    735 Feb
23. 
    Silk WormArcade, ZX, Atari ST +4 · Tecmo
    731988
24. 
    Battle ChessAmiga, Mac, DOS +15 · Interplay Entertainment
    71Oct 1988
25. 
    Ice HockeyFDS, NES, Wii +2 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo Research & Development 2
    7121 Jan
26. 
    Ninja SpiritArcade, Amiga, ZX +5 · Irem
    711988
27. 
    Galaxy Force IIArcade, C64, CPC +11 · Sega
    711988
28. 
    Final Fantasy IINES, SNES, Wii +5 · Square
    7017 Dec
29. 
    The Battle of OlympusNES · Radical Entertainment
    7023 Mar
30. 
    Forgotten WorldsArcade, PCE, Atari ST +9 · Capcom
    70Jul 1988

Most talked about

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  Super Mario Bros. 3NES, Arcade, Wii +4 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  8923 Oct
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  Super Mario Bros. 2Arcade, NES, Wii +3 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  77Sep 1988
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  Final Fantasy IINES, SNES, Wii +5 · Square
  7017 Dec
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  Mega Man 2NES, Wii, 3DS +4 · Capcom
  8524 Dec
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  Super ContraArcade, Amiga, NES +5 · Konami
  588 Jan
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  SnatcherMSX, PCE, NEC PC-8800 series +4 · Konami
  7526 Nov
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  Battle ChessAmiga, Mac, DOS +15 · Interplay Entertainment
  71Oct 1988
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  Dragon Quest IIINES, SNES, Switch +4 · Chunsoft
  10 Feb
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  WastelandC64, DOS, Apple II +3 · Interplay Entertainment
  802 Jan
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  Zak McKracken and the Alien MindbendersAmiga, DOS, C64 +5 · Lucasfilm Games
  73Oct 1988
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  Altered BeastPC, Mac, Arcade +16 · Sega
  6314 Jun
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  Ninja GaidenC64, NES, PCE +5 · Tecmo
  769 Dec
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  Blaster MasterNES, Wii, 3DS +1 · Sun Corporation
  7917 Jun
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  Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinjaMSX, ZX, Atari ST +10 · Data East
  622 Mar
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  Ghouls 'n GhostsC64, Arcade, Amiga +6 · Capcom
  5 Oct
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  Double Dragon II: The RevengeArcade, C64, DOS +7 · Technōs Japan
  78Nov 1988
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  Ice HockeyFDS, NES, Wii +2 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo Research & Development 2
  7121 Jan
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  Leisure Suit Larry Goes Looking for Love (in Several Wrong Places)DOS, Atari ST, Amiga +3 · Sierra Entertainment
  6427 Oct
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  Dangerous DaveApple II, DOS · John Romero
  59Oct 1988
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  Laser SquadZX, MSX, C64 +4 · Mythos Games
  1988
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  Ultima V: Warriors of DestinyC64, Apple II, DOS +6 · Origin Systems
  801 Mar
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  Ninja GaidenC64, ZX, Arcade +1 · Tecmo
  79Oct 1988
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  R.C. Pro-AmNES, Arcade, Genesis · Rare Ltd.
  78Feb 1988
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  The Guardian LegendNES · Compile
  735 Feb
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  The Battle of OlympusNES · Radical Entertainment
  7023 Mar
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  Chase H.Q.Arcade, ZX, MSX +11 · Taito
  601988
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  8 EyesNES, PC · Thinking Rabbit
  5227 Sep
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  The NewZealand StoryC64, Amiga, ZX +9 · Taito
  77Aug 1988
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  SpeedballC64, Amiga, Archimedes +8 · The Bitmap Brothers
  741 Nov
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  Gain GroundSMS, Sega Mega-Tech, Arcade +6 · Sega
  691 Nov

Known only to the year

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  Laser SquadZX, MSX, C64 +4 · Mythos Games
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  Chase H.Q.Arcade, ZX, MSX +11 · Taito
  60
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  NeuromancerApple II, C64, Apple IIGS +2 · Interplay Entertainment
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  Grand Prix CircuitC64, DOS, Apple IIGS +4 · Distinctive Software
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  CabalDOS, Arcade, C64 +5 · TAD Corporation
  54
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  AtaxxLinux · Leland Corporation
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  Target: RenegadeC64, ZX, CPC +1 · Gary Biasillo
  76
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  Silk WormArcade, ZX, Atari ST +4 · Tecmo
  73
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  VigilanteArcade, PCE, SMS +8 · Irem
  55
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  Operation ThunderboltMotorola 68000, Arcade, Amiga +5 · Taito
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  WWF WrestleManiaNES · Rare Ltd.
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  Last Ninja 2C64, CPC, ZX +8 · System 3
  80
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  Ninja SpiritArcade, Amiga, ZX +5 · Irem
  71
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  Deja Vu II: Lost in Las VegasPC, Mac, Apple IIGS +4 · ICOM Simulations
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  Rocket RangerDOS, NES, Amiga +4 · Cinemaware
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  CyberballC64, DOS, Amiga +7 · Atari Games
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  NarcArcade, PC, ZX +7 · WMS Industries
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  HostagesZX, MSX, Atari ST +10 · Bit Managers
  67
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  CybernoidC64, CPC, Atari ST +4 · Raffaele Cecco
  54
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  Manhunter: New YorkAmiga, Apple IIGS, Atari ST +3 · Evryware
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  MenaceAmiga, DOS, C64 +1 · Rockstar North
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  War in Middle EarthC64, CPC, Amiga +5 · Krome Studios Melbourne
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  Gold Rush!PC, Apple II, DOS +4 · Sierra Entertainment
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  CorporationDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +2 · The Galleon Group
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  F/A-18 InterceptorAmiga · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  Batman: The Caped CrusaderAmiga, ZX, C64 +4 · Ocean Software (pub.)
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  Red Storm RisingC64, DOS, Atari ST +1 · MicroProse
• Caveman UghlympicsC64, DOS, NES · Dynamix
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  Image FightArcade, NES, PCE +6 · Irem
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  KatakisAmiga, C64, iOS · Manfred Trenz
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  Galaxy ForceArcade, C64, SMS · Sega Wow
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  Abrams Battle TankDOS, Genesis · Dynamix
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  Microprose SoccerC64, DOS, ZX +1 · Sensible Software
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  Jordan vs. Bird: One on OneC64, DOS, NES +2 · Electronic Arts
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  Cloud MasterSMS, Arcade, NES +1 · Taito
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  Zoom!DOS, Amiga, C64 +1 · Sega (pub.)
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  BombuzalAmiga, Atari ST, C64 +4 · Image Works
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  CorruptionZX, Archimedes, Atari ST +7 · Magnetic Scrolls
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  BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's InceptionApple II, Atari ST, Amiga +2 · Westwood Studios
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  TetrisNES, Arcade · Atari Games
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  Sword of SodanAmiga, Genesis, Mac · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  Battles of NapoleonApple II, DOS, C64 · Chuck Kroegel
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  NetrekPC, Mac, Linux
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  SavageC64, DOS, ZX +3 · Acclaim Studios London
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  The Bard's Tale III: Thief of FateApple II, C64, PC +4 · Interplay Entertainment
  69
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  Toobin'MSX, Arcade, C64 +7 · Atari Games
  51
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  ObliteratorAmiga, CPC, Atari ST +3 · David Whittaker
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  Impossible Mission IIPC, DOS, ZX +8 · Appaloosa Interactive
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  Total EclipseC64, CPC, DOS +3 · Incentive Software
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  DraconusAtari 8-bit, C64, ZX · Eutechnyx
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  Garfield: Big Fat Hairy DealC64, CPC, ZX +2 · Edge Games
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  Steel ThunderPC, C64, DOS · Accolade
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  Air WarriorMac, Amiga, Atari ST +3 · Kesmai
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  The ManholeMac, PC, PCE +5 · Cyan Worlds
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  Fish!C64, DOS, Amstrad PCW +5 · Magnetic Scrolls
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  Fast BreakC64, PC, Mac +3 · Accolade
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  Wayne Gretzky HockeyMac, Atari ST, Amiga +1 · Bethesda Softworks
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  Emlyn Hughes International SoccerC64, ZX, CPC +2 · Audiogenic (pub.)
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  Final BlowArcade, Genesis, FM Towns +3 · Taito
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  StargooseAmiga, Atari ST, DOS
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  BaalAmiga, Atari ST, C64 +1 · SCE Studio Liverpool
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  Thunder CrossArcade · Konami
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  Techno CopApple II, Atari ST, DOS +5 · Gray Matter Inc.
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  Last DuelArcade, Atari ST, ZX +4 · Capcom
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  Zany GolfAtari ST, Amiga, DOS +3 · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  Questron IIDOS, Atari ST, Apple II +3
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  Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 in Live and Let Die: The Computer GameAmiga, ZX, C64 +2 · Elite Systems
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  FusionAtari ST, Amiga · Bullfrog Productions
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  Bloody WolfArcade, PCE, Wii · Data East
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  Sentinel Worlds I: Future MagicDOS, C64 · Electronic Arts
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  ZybexAtari 8-bit, C64, ZX · Eutechnyx (pub.)
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  Out-Run 3-DSMS
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  ExileAtari ST, Electron, BBC +3 · Superior Software (pub.)
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  Spitting ImageC64, CPC, ZX +2 · Domark Software (pub.)
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  The FlintstonesMSX, C64, CPC +4 · Krisalis Software
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  Mirai NinjaArcade, Switch, PS4 · Namco
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  Navy MovesMSX, C64, CPC +4
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  F-16 Combat PilotDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +3 · digital integration (pub.)
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  A Question of SportAtari ST, BBC, C64 +3 · Elite Systems
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  Scramble SpiritsArcade, SMS, ZX +5 · Sega
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  LancelotBBC, Amstrad PCW, DOS +8 · Level 9 Computing
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  Ferrari Formula OneAmiga, DOS, Atari ST +1
• Top LandingTaito
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  The ColonyMac, DOS, Amiga · David A. Smith
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  ATFZX, C64, CPC
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  Star Wars: DroidsZX, C64, CPC · Binary Design
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  Capcom BowlingArcade · Capcom, Incredible Technologies
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  Hot RodArcade, C64, CPC +3 · Sega
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  Tough TurfArcade · Sega
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  Modem WarsC64, DOS · Ozark Softscape
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  MacArthur's WarC64, Apple II, DOS · Strategic Studies Group
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  Joan of Arc: Siege and the SwordIBM Personal Computer, Atari ST, Amiga +1
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  Arcade VolleyballC64, Amiga, DOS · Compute! (pub.)
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  Black LampAmiga, ZX, C64 +2 · Telecomsoft (pub.)
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  ArmalyteC64 · Thalamus Ltd (pub.)
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  Times of LoreC64, Apple II, DOS +5 · Origin Systems
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  James Clavell's ShōgunAmiga, Apple II, Mac +1 · Infocom
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  DesignasaurusDOS, Apple IIGS, Apple II +2 · Compton's New Media
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  Beyond the Ice PalaceAtari ST, Amiga, ZX +2 · Elite Systems (pub.)
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  Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship GolfDOS, C64, CPC +9 · Sculptured Software
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  SupermanArcade · Taito
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  Master of MonstersPC-88, PC, PCE +9
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  Who Framed Roger RabbitC64, DOS, Apple II +2 · Disney Interactive Studios (pub.)
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  Mars SagaC64, DOS, Apple II · Westwood Studios
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  Kuri KintonArcade · Taito (pub.)
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  Lombard RAC RallyAmiga, DOS, Atari ST · Europress (pub.)
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  OverlanderC64, CPC, ZX +2
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  Kings of the BeachDOS, C64, NES · Electronic Arts
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  Cybernoid II: The RevengeC64, ZX, CPC +2 · Hewson Consultants (pub.)
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  Weird DreamsDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +2 · Telecomsoft
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  Magic Johnson's Fast BreakC64, DOS, ZX +2 · Arcadia Systems
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  VindicatorsArcade, NES, ZX +4 · Tengen
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  NetherworldZX, C64, CPC +3 · Jukka Tapanimäki
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  Fighting HawkArcade, PS2, Switch +1 · Robert I of France, Taito
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  Rack 'EmDOS, C64 · Artech Digital Entertainment
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  Gator PaniciOS
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  Fire-Brigade: The Battle for Kiev - 1943DOS, Atari ST, Mac +1 · Panther Games
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  Downhill ChallengeApple IIGS, ZX, C64 +3 · Microids
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  SlaygonAtari ST, Amiga · Microdeal (pub.)
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  Dark FusionCPC, ZX, Amiga +2 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Italy '90 SoccerC64, Amiga, DOS
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  Risk: The World Conquest GameC64, DOS, Mac · Azeroth, Inc.
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  PipelineBBC · Superior Software (pub.)
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  Power At SeaC64 · Accolade (pub.)
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  Typhoon ThompsonAtari ST, Amiga · Broderbund (pub.)
• MarauderC64, ZX, DOS
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  Psy-O-BladeX1, FM-7, PC-88 +3 · D Wonderland Inc.
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  Double DareNES, C64, DOS · Rare Ltd.
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  ZamzaraC64 · Jukka Tapanimäki
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  Advanced Lawnmower SimulatorAmiga, ZX
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  TRAZC64, DOS, ZX
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  To Hell and BackC64 · CRL Group (pub.)
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  Inside OutingCPC, C64, ZX +2 · Edge Games
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  EbonstarAmiga · The Dreamers Guild
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  GemStone IVMac, PC, Linux +1 · Simutronics
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  Mad Mix GameZX, MSX, C64 +3 · Topo Soft
• Mahjong Gakuen: SotsugyōhenMitchell
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  StarRayAmiga, C64, Atari ST +1
• First Over GermanyC64
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  Human Killing MachineDOS, ZX, Amiga +3 · Tiertex Design Studios
• Fighting SoccerC64, Amiga, ZX +1 · SNK (pub.)
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  Mickey Mouse: The Computer GameAmiga, ZX, C64 +2 · Gremlin Interactive
• Jet-StoryZX · Ultrasoft (pub.)
• First QueenPC-98, X68000, PC +1 · Kure Software Koubou
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  The MuncherZX, C64 · Krome Studios Melbourne
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  HerzogMSX · Technosoft
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  Glider PROMac, PC, iOS
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  Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0DOS · Sublogic
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  HybrisAmiga · Cope-Com
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  Galaxy Force IIArcade, C64, CPC +11 · Sega
  71
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  Ingrid's BackMSX, Amstrad PCW, ZX +9 · Level 9 Computing
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  L.A. CrackdownC64, Apple II, DOS
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  Beach Buggy SimulatorZX, C64, CPC
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  Indian MissionAtari ST, Amiga · Coktel Vision
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  Warlock's QuestC64, Amiga, Atari ST +2 · ERE Informatique
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  WolfmanZX, C64, CPC · CRL Group (pub.)
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  The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100Apple IIGS, Apple II, C64 +2
• People from SiriusZX
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  EarthlightZX · Telecomsoft (pub.)
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  Where in Europe Is Carmen Sandiego?C64, Apple II, DOS +3 · Broderbund
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  Bio ChallengeAtari ST, Amiga
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  HotShotC64, ZX, CPC +1 · Addictive Games (pub.)
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  Life & DeathDOS, Mac, Apple IIGS +5 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  The Legend of BlacksilverApple II, C64 · Epyx (pub.)
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  Captain Fizz Meets the Blaster-TronsAmiga, BBC, Atari ST +3
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  Emilio Butragueño FútbolZX, MSX, C64 +2
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  Hoppin' MadC64, ZX, CPC · Elite Systems (pub.)
• Gary Lineker's SuperskillsC64, ZX, CPC +1
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  Night HunterDOS, Atari ST, ZX +2 · Ubisoft
• SpellevatorPC · Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium
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  Decisive Battles of the American Civil War, Vol. 3C64, Apple II, DOS · Strategic Studies Group (pub.)
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  Mines of TitanC64, Apple II, DOS · Westwood Studios
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  The President is MissingDOS, C64, Atari ST +1 · Cosmi Corporation
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  Chrono QuestDOS, Amiga, Atari ST · Infomedia
• TitanicZX
• Zero GravityC64, Amiga, Atari ST · EAS Software
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  The Games: Summer EditionAmiga, C64, DOS +4 · Epyx
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  Classic ConcentrationC64, NES · Softie
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  Galactic ConquerorAtari ST, CPC, DOS +1 · Titus Interactive
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  NATO Assault CourseC64, ZX
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  Gamma Force: The Pit of a Thousand ScreamsDOS, Apple II, C64
• Alpha-JetCPC · Coktel Vision
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  Arcade Game Construction KitC64 · Broderbund (pub.)
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  IntensityC64, ZX
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  Teenage QueenAmiga, DOS, CPC +1 · ERE Informatique
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  Star Trek: First ContactApple II, DOS · Simon & Schuster
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  Stellar CrusadeAmiga, Atari ST, DOS
• Starting BlocksCPC · Coktel Vision
• Zone TrooperC64
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  LED StormCPC, ZX, Atari ST +3
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  Super TrolleyC64, CPC, MSX +1 · Mastertronic (pub.)
• FuggerC64, Amiga, Atari ST · Bomico Entertainment Software GmbH (pub.)
• HurlementsCPC, DOS · Ubisoft
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  Asuka & AsukaArcade · Visco Corporation
• Dan Dare II: Mekon's RevengeC64, CPC, ZX · Gang of Five
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  The PlotZX, CPC · Odin Computer Graphics
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  Chicago's 30Atari ST, MSX, ZX +2 · U.S. Gold (pub.)
• StalingradZX · Cases Computer Simulations (pub.)
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  AbracadabraZX, CPC, MSX
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  Hollywood SquaresApple II, C64, DOS +1 · Rare Ltd.

Platforms

• Commodore 64 305
• Amiga 228
• MS-DOS 203
• Atari ST 202
• ZX Spectrum 187
• Amstrad CPC 159
• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 139
• arcade video game machine 108
• MSX 73
• PC 57
• Mac 52
• Apple II 51
• TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine 45
• Wii 41
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 36
• Sega Master System 35