25 Essential DOS Games of 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.

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10 Years of Early Windows Gaming 1993-2002 (Ongoing):
   • 10 Years of Early Windows Gaming  
10 Years of PC DOS Gaming (Complete):
   • Плейлист  
10 Years of Amiga Gaming (Complete):
   • 10 Years of Amiga Gaming  
10 Years of C64 Gaming (Ongoing):
   • The Definitive C64 Gaming Guide: 1982-1991 🕹️  

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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 (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
2:26 Rick Dangerous
5:02 Mars Saga (aka Mines of Titan) (‪@FPS.Games.Archiv‬ )
7:50 A-10 Tank Killer
9:01 SimCity
11:24 Arkanoid 2: Revenge of Doh
13:24 Neuromancer (‪@hfric‬ )
15:24 Harpoon (‪@Squakenet‬ )
17:22 Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
19:38 Wasteland (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
22:21 M1 Tank Platoon (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
23:52 Warlords (‪@rpgsammler‬ )
25:50 Indianapolis 500
27:43 Curse of the Azure Bonds
30:14 F-16 Combat Pilot
32:00 Rockstar!
34:12 Street Rod (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
35:55 Starflight 2: Trade Routes of the Cloud Nebula (‪@Squakenet‬ )
38:04 Sword of the Samurai (‪@Napostriouf‬ )
40:11 Battle Chess
41:33 Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
43:47 Wings of Fury
45:29 Mean Streets (‪@thriftweeds‬ )
47:42 Space Rogue (‪@rpgsammler‬ )
49:59 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (@ReignOfVictories )
51:58 Outro

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