25 DOS Games That Will Take You Back to 1989

Discover the top 25 must-play DOS games from 1989 in this definitive guide to the year’s most iconic, underrated, and genre-defining titles. From groundbreaking RPGs and intense strategy classics to hidden gems that shaped PC gaming, this list covers the best action, adventure, puzzle, and simulation experiences for IBM PC compatibles. Whether you’re chasing nostalgic memories or uncovering forgotten masterpieces, these timeless DOS games defined an era with their innovation, storytelling, and addictive gameplay. Learn which cult favorites like Hero’s Quest, Wings of Fury, and SimCity made their debut, alongside lesser-known hits that deserve a revival. Perfect for retro enthusiasts and newcomers alike—join us as we count down the titles that defined a pivotal year in gaming history. Anna Rudolf's Channel: ‪@AnnaRudolfChess‬ 10 Years of Early Windows Gaming 1993-2002 (Ongoing):    • A Decade of Early Windows Gaming (1993–2002)   10 Years of PC DOS Gaming (Complete):    • Плейлист   10 Years of Amiga Gaming (Complete):    • A Decade of Amiga Gaming - Classics & Hidd...   10 Years of C64 Gaming (Ongoing):    • The Definitive C64 Gaming Guide (1982–1991)   I make those videos in my spare time, so if you like what I do here and feel generous, you can support me on Patreon or become a YouTube Member. You don't have to though, if you can't or don't feel like it. A like and subscribe is great too! Patreon:   / oldandnewvideogames   PayPal donations: https://paypal.me/kad3t If you'd like to connect, you can find me on twitter: @kad3t_uk Gameplay recordings that you've seen in this video as a background to my commentary in part came from amazing retro gaming related channels that do great job preserving the classics for the future. They all deserve your subscription, and they all have mine. These are: 0:00 Intro 0:14 Hero's Quest: So You Want to be a Hero 2:26 Rick Dangerous 5:02 Mars Saga (aka Mines of Titan) 7:50 A-10 Tank Killer 9:01 SimCity 11:24 Arkanoid 2: Revenge of Doh 13:24 Neuromancer 15:24 Harpoon 17:22 Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon 19:38 Wasteland 22:21 M1 Tank Platoon 23:52 Warlords 25:50 Indianapolis 500 27:43 Curse of the Azure Bonds 30:14 F-16 Combat Pilot 32:00 Rockstar! 34:12 Street Rod 35:55 Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula 38:04 Sword of the Samurai 40:11 Battle Chess 41:33 Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain 43:47 Wings of Fury 45:29 Mean Streets 47:42 Space Rogue 49:59 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 51:58 Outro #retrogames #1989 #gaming #games #hiddengems #retrogaming #dos #pcgaming