Category description: Today more often referred to as a "platformer" or "platform game", Super Mario inspired countless other games where the primary mechanic involves running, jumping, and sometimes even flying around the levels. Commander Keen, the unofficial mascot of the site, was an early example on the PC.
Dim Esquire
Views: 1,9921993SharewareSidescrolling
H/M Software
Dim Esquire looks like it would be a promising game, along the lines of possibly Another World / Out of This World, but … VIEW
Disney's Aladdin
Views: 49,6161994DemoSidescrolling
Virgin Interactive
This demo version of the wonderfully animated game based on the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin (sometimes misspelled Alladin) … VIEW
DOOM 2D
Views: 38,6991996FreewareSidescrolling
Prikol Software
DISCLAIMER: First of all, if you're looking for the real 3D DOOM game from id Software, the game on this page is not by … VIEW
Dork's Dreams
Views: 3,4621991FreewareSidescrolling
Thomasz Pytel
Dork's Dreams is a charming platforming game, complete with a cinematic introductory sequence to explain the game's … VIEW
Doublespyguy
Views: 11,6191990SharewareSidescrolling
Jay Carson
DoubleSpyGuy, due to its nature as a text-mode sidescrolling jumping game, features limited graphics, sounds, and … VIEW
Dr. Sleeptite and the Nightmare Factory
Views: 7,6121988SharewareSidescrolling
KEF Technologies
The best thing about Dr. Sleeptite and the Nightmare Factory might be its name and bizarre story. It's not a BAD game … VIEW
Drake Snake and the Secret Crypt
Views: 6,2101994SharewareSidescrolling
Circus of Dawn
Drake Snake is a German made platforming game which seems to take inspiration from David Crane's Pitfall game on the … VIEW
Dreamworld Adventure
Views: 13,4931995SharewareSidescrolling
Future-Fashion
This German platforming game has a simple structure: Collect fruits and other bonuses, avoid enemies, and get to the … VIEW
Duke Nukem
Views: 59,6121991Shareware (Full version available)Sidescrolling
Apogee Software
One of my all-time favorite action platformers. It just has excellent level design, items, enemies, and interactivity. … VIEW
Duke Nukem II
Views: 44,7961993Shareware (Full version available)Sidescrolling
Apogee Software
Between the original, classic Duke and the kickass Duke Nukem 3D came the unheralded sequel, Duke II. (Which really … VIEW
