MOST Influential DOS Games of ALL Time!

From the trailblazing side-scrolling mechanics of Commander Keen to the revolutionary 3D action of Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, this 4k video explores the most influential DOS games that shaped PC gaming history. We analyze genre-defining classics like Prince of Persia, Ultima, Civilization and X-COM, highlighting how these titles pushed technological boundaries, inspired countless developers and remain pillars of retro gaming culture. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast, nostalgia hungry geek or new to vintage gaming, join this essential retrospective on the creative breakthroughs and hidden gems of the DOS era—and don’t forget to subscribe for more expert analyses, curated retro game lists and deep dives into the titles that forever transformed interactive entertainment. 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   If you'd like to connect, you can find me on twitter ( @kad3t_uk ) and BlueSky ( video-games.bsky.social ) The footage for the video is either my own or comes from these AMAZING channels: @adalsgaard @thriftweeds @guardianmisterioso @einokeino303 @themedievalnerd @reloaded_ @zirkoni @GTA @anongeneralpublic 0:00 Intro 0:13 Maniac Mansion 1:06 Pool of Radiance 2:05 Prince of Persia 3:15 Ultima VI: The False Prophet 4:19 Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle 5:15 Sid Meier's Civilization 6:21 Lemmings 7:27 Another World (Out of This World) 8:31 Wolfenstein 3D 9:24 Dune II: Battle for Arrakis 10:18 Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss 11:16 Alone in the Dark 12:11 SimCity 2000 13:14 The Settlers 14:35 Doom 15:29 Mortal Kombat 16:32 Frontier: Elite II 17:31 Under a KilIing Moon 18:29 UFO Enemy Unknown (X-Com: UFO Defense) 19:25 Warcraft: Orcs & Humans 20:30 The Need for Speed 21:37 Worms 22:48 The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall 23:55 Quake 24:53 Tomb Raider 25:42 Heroes of Might and Magic II 26:56 Grand Theft Auto 28:02 ??? 28:56 Duke Nukem 3D 30:06 Fallout 31:18 Outro #gaming #games #retrogaming