Have you dreamed of replaying the great classics from the ’90s like Doom, Command and Conquer, Duke Nukem 3D, or SimCity 2000? Unfortunately, getting these games to run on our modern computers is often a headache due to compatibility issues. Virtual machines (VM) might be a solution, but without a floppy drive or CD-ROM, you’ll have no choice but to hunt down the ROM online, which isn’t always easy… Fortunately, the site WePlayDOS offers a much simpler alternative to (re)discover retro games from that era, without any hassle!
WePlayDOS: Over 150 DOS Games at Your Fingertips
WePlayDOS is a real treasure trove for fans of old-school video games. This free web platform gives access to over 150 legendary DOS games that defined an entire generation of gamers. And they’re all playable directly from your browser, whether you use Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
The lineup includes a best-of of the most iconic titles like:
- Alone in the Dark
- Quake
- Civilization
- Rayman
- Command and Conquer: Red Alert
- SimCity
- Doom
- The Need for Speed
- Duke Nukem 3D
- WarCraft
- Fallout
- Wolfenstein 3D
- Grand Theft Auto
- Worms
- Mortal Kombat
- Zork
- Prince of Persia
And many more… In short, only the best! 👍
A Well-Designed Interface
The site offers a categorization of games by genre (action, RPG, adventure, strategy, simulation, sports, racing, puzzle, and educational) to easily find what you’re looking for. There’s also a search bar available to directly locate the game of your dreams.
You just need to select the game of your choice, then click the “Play game now!” button to start playing, in full screen if you prefer total immersion. Note that the controls are faithful to the original games.
Hassle-Free Retrogaming
The goal of WePlayDOS is to make access to these vintage games that shaped our youth as easy as possible. No more “missing binaries” or other incomprehensible error messages; it’s all about instant gaming pleasure!
Thanks to DOSBox and JS-DOS emulation, WePlayDOS takes care of everything in the background. You can simply enjoy your favorite games just like in the good old days, with an added touch of nostalgia.
A Constantly Evolving Platform
WePlayDOS already hosts 150 games, and new titles will likely be added regularly. The goal is to eventually offer an even more comprehensive library.
Furthermore, the site’s creator plans to open the source code soon. You’ll then be able to create your own library of DOS games by hosting the titles of your choice.
Finally, don’t hesitate to join the project’s official Discord to share your suggestions on performance, compatibility, the interface, or the games you’d like to see added.
Relive the Golden Age of Video Games on WePlayDOS
With WePlayDOS, dive back in just a few clicks into the best gaming memories of your childhood or discover for the first time these retro gems that made video game history. A delight for all old-school gaming enthusiasts as well as for new generations curious to (re)live the epic beginnings of gaming. Let’s play! 🎮
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