1989

745 video games came out in 1989, among them Minesweeper, Super Mario Land and Prince of Persia.

By month

• January23 games
• February27 games
• March20 games
• April18 games
• May20 games
• June23 games
• July30 games
• August13 games
• September26 games
• October30 games
• November31 games
• December59 games

Best rated games of 1989

1. 
   Clash at DemonheadNES · Tokai Communications
   8927 Jan
2. 
   Ys I & IIPCE, PCE CD, Wii +3 · Alfa System, Nihon Falcom
   8921 Dec
3. 
   The Duel: Test Drive IIAmiga, C64, CPC +8 · Distinctive Software
   881989
4. 
   SimCityZX, DOS, Amiga +29 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Maxis
   853 Oct
5. 
   TetrisGB, 3DS · Nintendo Research & Development 1
   8414 Jun
6. 
   VolfiedArcade, PCE, Genesis +7 · Taito
   8216 May
7. 
   Prince of PersiaDOS, Amiga, ZX +12 · Broderbund
   813 Oct
8. 
   MotherNES, GBA, Wii U +1 · Nintendo
   8127 Jul
9. 
   DuckTalesNES, GB, Wii · Capcom
   8114 Sep
10. 
    Space Quest IIIPC, DOS, Atari ST +2 · Sierra Entertainment
    8124 Mar
11. 
    Quest for Glory: So You Want to Be a HeroDOS, Mac, Amiga +1 · Sierra Entertainment
    811 Oct
12. 
    Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesZX, Arcade, Amiga +5 · Konami
    8011 Oct
13. 
    Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's TrapPCE, SMS, Wii +1 · Westone Bit Entertainment
    80Sep 1989
14. 
    The Colonel's BequestDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +1 · Sierra Entertainment
    801 Feb
15. 
    BatmanAtari ST, MSX, Amiga +5 · Ocean Software
    801989
16. 
    Fantasy World DizzyZX, CPC, C64 +3 · Oliver Twins
    80Oct 1989
17. 
    Herzog ZweiGenesis, Switch · Technosoft
    8015 Dec
18. 
    Curse of the Azure BondsC64, Apple II, DOS +4 · Strategic Simulations
    801989
19. 
    Indianapolis 500: The SimulationDOS, Amiga · Papyrus Design Group
    801989
20. 
    Final FightArcade, Genesis, SNES +10 · Capcom
    7925 Nov
21. 
    Adventures of LoloNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · HAL Laboratory
    7920 Apr
22. 
    Ys III: Wanderers from YsGenesis, MSX, PCE +4 · Nihon Falcom
    7921 Jul
23. 
    Midnight ResistanceArcade, Amiga, ZX +4 · Data East
    791989
24. 
    Crack DownArcade, Atari ST, Amiga +9 · Sega
    791989
25. 
    River City RansomC64, NES, PCE +4 · Technōs Japan
    7825 Apr
26. 
    BlockoutDOS, Atari ST, PC-98 +10 · P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group
    78Oct 1989
27. 
    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic AdventureAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +5 · Lucasfilm Games
    77Jul 1989
28. 
    Rick DangerousAmiga, Atari ST, ZX +4 · Core Design
    7731 Dec
29. 
    PangGB, Arcade, C64 +8 · Capcom
    7729 Nov
30. 
    SolitairePC · Wes Cherry
    761989

Most talked about

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  MinesweeperPC, Linux, iOS +1
  691989
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  Super Mario LandGB, 3DS · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
  7421 Apr
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  Prince of PersiaDOS, Amiga, ZX +12 · Broderbund
  813 Oct
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  SimCityZX, DOS, Amiga +29 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Maxis
  853 Oct
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  Golden AxePC, Mac, Arcade +19 · Sega
  7527 Jan
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  Final FightArcade, Genesis, SNES +10 · Capcom
  7925 Nov
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  MotherNES, GBA, Wii U +1 · Nintendo
  8127 Jul
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  SolitairePC · Wes Cherry
  761989
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  Castlevania III: Dracula's CurseNES, Wii, 3DS +1 · Konami
  7522 Dec
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  PopulousAtari ST, DOS, Amiga +11 · Bullfrog Productions
  745 Jun
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  DuckTalesNES, GB, Wii · Capcom
  8114 Sep
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  Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic AdventureAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +5 · Lucasfilm Games
  77Jul 1989
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  Zero WingArcade, PCE, Genesis +4 · Toaplan
  701 Jul
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  Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesZX, Arcade, Amiga +5 · Konami
  8011 Oct
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  Phantasy Star IIGenesis, Wii, Xbox 360 +5 · Sega
  7621 Mar
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  Sweet HomeNES · Capcom
  6215 Dec
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  River City RansomC64, NES, PCE +4 · Technōs Japan
  7825 Apr
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  The Revenge of ShinobiGenesis, GBA, Wii +7 · Sega
  752 Dec
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  The Final Fantasy LegendGB, Android · Square
  7215 Dec
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  AlleywayGB, 3DS · Nintendo Research & Development 1
  7121 Apr
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  Alex Kidd in the Enchanted CastleGenesis, Wii, PC +2 · Sega Wow
  6910 Feb
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  Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesAtari ST, NES, Amiga +5 · Konami
  6512 May
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  Castlevania: The AdventureGB, 3DS · Konami
  4727 Oct
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  Chip's ChallengeMac, C64, DOS +7 · Epyx
  1989
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  Adventures of LoloNES, Wii, Wii U +1 · HAL Laboratory
  7920 Apr
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  Rick DangerousAmiga, Atari ST, ZX +4 · Core Design
  7731 Dec
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  Shadow DancerSMS, Arcade, C64 +7 · Sega
  65Nov 1989
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  Pipe ManiaPC, C64, DOS +9 · The Assembly Line
  601989
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  Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's TrapPCE, SMS, Wii +1 · Westone Bit Entertainment
  80Sep 1989
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  Super Monaco GPSMS, Arcade, Genesis +5 · Sega
  70May 1989

Known only to the year

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  MinesweeperPC, Linux, iOS +1
  69
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  SolitairePC · Wes Cherry
  76
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  Chip's ChallengeMac, C64, DOS +7 · Epyx
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  Pipe ManiaPC, C64, DOS +9 · The Assembly Line
  60
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  North & SouthC64, Amiga, Atari ST +5 · Infogrames
  75
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  The Bugs Bunny Crazy CastleNES, FDS · Kemco
  70
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  KlaxGenesis, 2600, SAM Coupé +17 · Atari Games
  60
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  The Duel: Test Drive IIAmiga, C64, CPC +8 · Distinctive Software
  88
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  Xenon 2: MegablastAtari ST, Amiga, SMS +4 · The Assembly Line
  75
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  MechWarriorDOS, X68000 · Dynamix
  75
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  BatmanAtari ST, MSX, Amiga +5 · Ocean Software
  80
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  Kick OffC64, CPC, Atari 8-bit +6 · Dino Dini
  70
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  F-15 Strike Eagle IIDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +2 · MicroProse
  64
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  Parasol Stars: The Story Of Rainbow Islands 2PCE, ZX, C64 +4 · Taito
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  Akuma-kunNES · Tose Co.
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  Bandit Kings of Ancient ChinaMSX, Apple II, Mac +4 · Koei
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  Microsoft Entertainment PackPC, GBC · Xbox Game Studios (pub.)
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  Midnight ResistanceArcade, Amiga, ZX +4 · Data East
  79
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  Budokan: The Martial SpiritAmiga, DOS, Genesis +4 · Electronic Arts
  51
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  Castle of the WindsPC, Windows 3.x · Rick Saada
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  Keef the ThiefDOS, Apple IIGS, Amiga · Naughty Dog
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  AtomixAtari ST, C64, DOS +2 · Thalion Software (pub.)
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  Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action GameZX, Amiga, C64 +8 · Tiertex Design Studios
  74
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  DrakkhenDOS, FM Towns, Amiga +3 · Infogrames
  70
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  688 Attack SubDOS, Amiga, Genesis +1 · John W. Ratcliff
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  P.T.O.MSX, NEC PC-8800 series, SNES +1 · Koei
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  Cyber Police ESWATGenesis, SMS, ZX +4 · Sega
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  X-Men: Madness in MurderworldC64, DOS, Amiga · Paragon Software
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  Baby BoomerNES · Color Dreams
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  Curse of the Azure BondsC64, Apple II, DOS +4 · Strategic Simulations
  80
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  Indianapolis 500: The SimulationDOS, Amiga · Papyrus Design Group
  80
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  Crack DownArcade, Atari ST, Amiga +9 · Sega
  79
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  Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart's Super Off RoadArcade, C64, DOS +8 · Leland Corporation
  73
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  SwitchbladeZX, C64, CPC +4 · Core Design
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  Sword of the SamuraiDOS, PC, Mac +1 · MicroProse
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  Myth: History in the MakingZX, C64, CPC +3 · System 3
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  Dragon WarsC64, PC, Mac +8 · Interplay Entertainment
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  Demon's WorldPCE, Arcade · Toaplan
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  Dragon BreedC64, CPC, Arcade +3 · Irem
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  Dragons of FlameAtari ST, ZX, DOS +5 · U.S. Gold
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  BallistixAtari ST, Amiga, Electron +4 · Ubisoft Reflections
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  CarnivoresPC · Action Forms
  73
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  Dynamite DüxArcade, Amiga, Atari ST +4 · Sega AM2
  60
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  The Cycles: International Grand Prix RacingDOS, C64, Amiga +3 · Distinctive Software
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  Lords of the Rising SunAmiga, DOS, PCE +3 · Cinemaware
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  Garfield: Winter's TailAtari ST, Amiga, C64 +2 · Edge Games
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  Future WarsAmiga, DOS, PC-98 +2 · Delphine Software International
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  Manhunter 2: San FranciscoDOS, Mac, Atari ST +1 · Evryware
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  L'EmpereurNES, PC-88, MSX +6 · Koei
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  Escape from the Planet of the Robot MonstersSAM Coupé, Arcade, Atari ST +5 · Atari Games
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  HellfireArcade, PCE, Genesis +3 · Toaplan
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  Ikari III: The RescueArcade, C64, NES · SNK, SNK
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  X-OutC64, Atari ST, Amiga +6 · Rainbow Arts (pub.)
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  BadlandsDOS, ZX, Arcade +4 · Atari Games
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  Black GoldC64, DOS, Amiga +1 · reLINE Software
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  BloodwychAtari ST, DOS, Amiga +5 · Konami, Image Works (pub.)
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  Millennium 2.2Atari ST, DOS, Amiga · Ian Bird
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  It Came from the DesertPCE, Amiga, DOS +1 · Cinemaware
  69
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  Codename: ICEMANMac, DOS, Atari ST +1 · Sierra Entertainment
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  The UntouchablesMSX, Atari ST, DOS +5 · Special FX Software
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  Super VolleyballPCE, Arcade, Genesis · Video System
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  Saint DragonArcade, Amiga, ZX +5 · NMK
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  Federation of Free TradersAtari ST, Amiga · Gremlin Interactive
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  StormlordAmiga, C64, CPC +5 · Hewson Consultants
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  Vette!DOS, Mac · Spectrum HoloByte (pub.)
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  H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain EncounterAtari ST, Amiga, ZX +2 · Vortex Software
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  DJ BoyArcade, Genesis · Kaneko
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  OmegaDOS, C64, Atari ST +4 · Origin Systems
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  WarlordsMac, Amiga, DOS · Strategic Studies Group
• Death BringerC64, Atari ST, DOS +1 · Pandora
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  Narco PoliceMSX, DOS, ZX +4 · Dinamic Software
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  MythAmiga, Atari ST, ZX +3 · Magnetic Scrolls
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  Fire & Forget IIC64, Amiga, Atari ST +1 · Titus Interactive
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  Master Chu and the Drunkard HuNES · Thin Chen Enterprise
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  Iron LordAtari ST, ZX, Amiga +4 · Ubisoft
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  Chambers of ShaolinAmiga, Atari ST, C64 +1 · Thalion Software
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  War of the LanceC64, DOS · Strategic Simulations
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  M1 Tank PlatoonAtari ST, DOS, PC +3 · MicroProse
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  After the WarAmiga, ZX, DOS +4 · Dinamic Software
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  S.T.U.N. RunnerArcade, C64, ZX +4 · Atari
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  Wrestle WarArcade, Genesis · Sega
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  Superman: The Man of SteelZX, DOS, C64 +7 · Tynesoft
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  Legend of the Red DragonDOS, PC · Robinson Technologies
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  Chicago 90Thomson MO6, Thomson TO9, Thomson TO8 +4 · Microids
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  Bruce Lee LivesDOS · Mindscape
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  UFODOS · Sublogic
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  Gold of the Americas: The Conquest of the New WorldDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +1 · Strategic Studies Group
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  MidwinterDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · MicroProse (pub.)
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  Dynamite DukeArcade, Genesis, SMS · Seibu Kaihatsu
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  EmmanuelleDOS, Amiga, Atari ST · Coktel Vision
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  Puffy's SagaAmiga, CPC, Atari ST +3 · Ubisoft
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  CameltryArcade, X68000, SNES +3 · Taito
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  MiG-29: Soviet FighterZX, CPC, C64 +3 · Codemasters
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  Conquests of Camelot: The Search for the GrailDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +1 · Sierra Entertainment
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  Kenny Dalglish Soccer MatchAmiga, Atari ST, C64 +2 · Impressions Games
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  BumpyMSX, CPC, Amiga +3 · Bit Managers, Loriciels
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  Le Fetiche MayaAtari ST, DOS, Amiga
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  DeathtrackDOS · Dynamix
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  CatacombApple II, DOS · John Carmack
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  Grand Monster SlamAtari ST, Amiga, C64 +1 · Rainbow Arts (pub.)
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  Battle SquadronAmiga, Genesis, PC +2 · Cope-Com
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  Fighter BomberDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +3 · Vektor Grafix
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  TwinworldAmiga, Atari ST, ZX +3 · Ubisoft Blue Byte
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  Nuclear WarDOS, Amiga · New World Computing
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  Tecmo KnightArcade · Tecmo
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  QwakMac, BBC, Amiga +3 · Superior Software (pub.)
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  Tom & JerryZX, Amiga, C64 +2
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  Caper in the CastroMac · CM Ralph
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  Line of FireArcade, C64, ZX +4 · Sega
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  B.A.T.Atari ST, DOS, Amiga +2 · Computer's Dream
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  Red LightningDOS, Amiga, Atari ST · Strategic Simulations
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  Red HeatAtari ST, C64, CPC +2
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  Gazza's Super SoccerC64, Amiga, ZX +2 · Empire Interactive
• Limes & NapoleonC64
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  Street RodDOS, Amiga, C64 · Logical Design Works, Inc., P.Z.Karen Co. Development Group
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  Beach VolleyAtari ST, C64, CPC +2 · Ocean Software
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  A.M.C.: Astro Marine CorpsMSX, ZX, C64 +3
• Beast BustersArcade · SNK (pub.)
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  AusterlitzDOS, Amiga, PC +2 · Mirrorsoft (pub.)
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  ABC Monday Night FootballC64, DOS, Amiga +2 · Kuusoukagaku
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  ProjectyleAtari ST, Amiga
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  Purple Saturn DayDOS, ZX, CPC +3 · ERE Informatique
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  Legend of DjelAtari ST, DOS, Amiga · Coktel Vision
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  VoyagerAtari ST, Amiga
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  The Magic CandleDOS, Apple II, C64 · Mindcraft
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  OnslaughtAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +2 · realm
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  NevermindAmiga · MC Lothlorien
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  Fire KingC64, DOS · Strategic Studies Group
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  Knight ForceAtari ST, CPC, DOS +2 · Titus Interactive
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  Butcher HillCPC, C64, Atari ST +2 · Gremlin Interactive
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  Kenny Dalglish Soccer ManagerC64, ZX, CPC · Eutechnyx
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  Rock 'n' RollAtari ST, ZX, DOS +3 · Rainbow Arts
• World Cup Soccer: Italia '90C64, DOS, Amiga +3
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  Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O'FunDOS, Amiga, IBM Personal Computer +5 · Mindscape (pub.)
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  Beyond the Black HoleDOS · Mindscape
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  Wild StreetsAtari ST, CPC, DOS +3 · Titus Interactive
• Suzuki's RM 250 MotocrossDOS · Dynamix
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  Action StationsIBM Personal Computer, DOS, Amiga
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  KillerballAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +1 · Microids
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  The Hound of ShadowDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Electronic Arts (pub.)
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  Champion WrestlerArcade, PCE, Wii
• BloxeedSega System C-2, Sega System 18, PS2
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  Raid 2020NES · Color Dreams
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  WarheadAmiga, Atari ST, PC · Glyn Williams
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  Gravity ForceAtari ST, Amiga · Bits Studios (pub.)
• Kick Off Extra TimeAmiga, Atari ST
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  SphericalZX, Atari ST, C64 +2
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  Rings of MedusaAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +1 · German Design Group
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  Rainbow WarriorAmiga, C64, Atari ST
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  The Third CourierDOS, Amiga, Atari ST +1 · EA Seattle
• 
  Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud NebulaDOS, Mac, Amiga · Electronic Arts
• JourneyDOS, Amiga, Mac +1 · Infocom
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  ArchipelagosAmiga, Atari ST, DOS
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  HardBall IIDOS, Mac, Amiga · Distinctive Software
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  Rody & MasticoAmiga, Atari ST, CPC · Lankhor
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  ScapeghostC64, DOS, ZX +5 · Level 9 Computing
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  F29 RetaliatorAmiga, Atari ST, DOS +1 · Digital Image Design
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  Storm Across EuropeC64, DOS, Amiga +1 · Strategic Simulations
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  Persian Gulf InfernoAmiga, C64, Atari ST · Innerprise Software (pub.)
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  Full Metal PlanetAtari ST, Amiga, DOS · Data East (pub.)
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  Tangled TalesApple II, DOS, C64 · Origin Systems
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  Roller Coaster RumblerDOS, Amiga, C64
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  East vs. West: Berlin 1948Atari ST, DOS, Amiga · Rainbow Arts (pub.)
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  E-TypeArchimedes, BBC · Gordon J. Key
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  Panzer BattlesC64, Apple II, Mac +3
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  MotZX, MSX, C64 +5 · Opera Soft
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  TarghanAtari ST, Amiga, DOS +2
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  F.1 ManagerAtari ST, C64, Amiga
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  InterphaseDOS, PC, Linux · The Assembly Line
• Presumed Guilty!C64, DOS · Cosmi Corporation
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  Off the Wall2600 · Axlon
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  Super Scramble SimulatorZX, Atari ST, C64 +3
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  Tennis CupCPC, DOS, Atari ST +3
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  Day of the ViperAtari ST, DOS, Amiga · Accolade
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  TomcatZX, Electron, BBC +3 · Interceptor Micros
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  Tie BreakAmiga, Atari ST, ZX +5 · Ocean Software (pub.)
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  Olli & Lissa 3: The Candlelight AdventureC64, ZX
• Jocky Wilson's Darts ChallengeC64, Amiga, ZX +2 · Eutechnyx (pub.)
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  Eye of HorusDOS, Atari ST, Amiga +1 · Denton Designs
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  Bill & Ted's Excellent AdventureC64, DOS, Amiga · Capstone Software (pub.)
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  Axel's Magic HammerAmiga, Atari ST · Core Design
• 
  HlípaAtari ST, PMD 85, Sharp MZ
• Hercules no Eikō II: Titan no MetsubōNES · Data East
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  The PlayroomPC, Mac, DOS +2 · Broderbund
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  Little Red HoodNES · Home Entertainment Suppliers (pub.)
• Pro Tennis TourC64, Amiga, ZX +3 · Ubisoft Blue Byte
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  Explora IIDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · Infomedia
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  The Paranoia ComplexAmiga, CPC, ZX +1 · Gremlin Interactive (pub.)
• Destroyer EscortC64
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  VerminatorAtari ST · Rainbird Software
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  BelegostZX, Atari ST, iOS +1
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  Billiards SimulatorDOS, Atari ST, Amiga · ERE Informatique
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  750cc Grand PrixZX, CPC · Codemasters (pub.)
• Dian Shi MaliNES
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  Harley-Davidson: The Road to SturgisDOS, Atari ST, Amiga
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  Metal FighterNES · Thin Chen Enterprise
• DNA WarriorC64, Amiga, ZX
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  Incredible Shrinking SphereAmiga, C64, CPC +2
• Overrun!C64
• Oliver & CompanyDOS, Amiga, Atari ST · Coktel Vision

Platforms

• Amiga 289
• MS-DOS 237
• Atari ST 231
• Commodore 64 220
• Amstrad CPC 144
• ZX Spectrum 141
• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 141
• arcade video game machine 99
• PC 79
• Sega Genesis / Mega Drive 71
• Mac 68
• TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine 61
• MSX 53
• Wii 41
• X68000 29
• Linux 27