Adam Cadre is a celebrated interactive fiction writer and pioneering DOS game developer whose innovative titles have left an enduring mark on digital storytelling. Best known for groundbreaking games such as 9:05 and Photopia, Cadre redefined narrative-driven gameplay with minimalist design, clever puzzles, and unexpected plot twists that continue …

Capstone Software wasn’t afraid to push aging tech, bending the Wolfenstein 3D and later Build engines into gritty shooters with cult followings. Storm the alien-infested labs of Corridor 7: Alien Invasion, hack through the demon-ridden caverns of Witchaven, liberate hostages in Operation Body Count, and patrol sprawling cyberpunk blocks in William…

Tokyo-based Toaplan carved its name into arcade history with blistering vertical shooters. Hits such as Tiger-Heli, Twin Cobra, Truxton and Fire Shark helped define the genre’s 1980s golden age. While most titles stayed in arcades, a select few were ported to IBM PCs: the MS-DOS version of the biplane shmup Sky Shark (a.k.a. Flying Shark) and the D…

Epyx, a pioneer in the gaming industry, carved a niche for itself in the 1980s with its innovative and engaging DOS games. Best known for creating groundbreaking titles like Summer Games, Winter Games, and California Games, Epyx mastered the art of delivering captivating gameplay that appealed to a wide audience. Now, at bestDOSgames.com, you have …