If you want to play these classic DOS games, install DOSBox on your PC.

DOSBox is a free emulator that works across operating systems.

Here’s how to use it.

My Abandonware website

you might get the software for free, regardless of your operating system.

Then, follow these instructions to download and install it.

Create a folder for the old games you want to play.

The Platform heading on My Abandonware

Label it something likeC:\OLDGAMES.

How to Install DOSBox for Windows

Open a internet tool and go to theDOSBox download page.

Locate the latest Windows installer download, and select it.

DOSBox terminal window

After the download completes, launch the installer.

How to Install DOSBox for macOS

Locate and download the latest DMG file for Mac.

Double-tap the file to open it.

Mount game folder in DOSBox

Drag the software for the DMG into the/Applicationsfolder.

Wait for the tool to finish copying, then eject the DMG with the eject button.

These can be played without an emulator like DOSBox.

Change directories in DOSBox

Open a internet tool, and go toMy Abandonware.

SelectPlatformand search forDOSgames (or follow that link).

Find a game you’re interested in playing and select it to download it.

DOSBox running a game

Unpack thearchivethe DOS game came in and place the files in a folder that’s easy to access.

Mount your game folder as theC:drive.

It should look something likemount c /path/to/game/folder.

Change the directory to the newC:drive.

Do this by typingC:.

jot down the name of the .exe fileand pressEnter.

DOSBox launches the game.

Use the on-screen mouse icon, if there is one, and the keyboard to control the game.

When you’re done playing, exit the game normally.

To exit DOSBox, typeexitin the terminal.