DOS Haven lists 264 modern and new games made for DOS computer systems.
Doshaven Programming List
DOS Haven provides tools and resources for playing and developing games on DOS systems.
About Doshaven Programming List
This page is a list of tools for creating and programming games for DOS systems, published by DOS Haven. The tools are grouped into game creation tools, programming tools, and other engines and libraries. Each entry has a short description of what the tool does and, in some cases, its version or platform history. Examples include adventure game and role-playing game makers, compilers for DOS, and graphics and sound libraries.
The page also states that it lists 265 games and offers filters by genre and release year. The text gives only brief descriptions, so it does not cover licensing, pricing, system requirements, or download details for most tools.
Key features
- Game creation tools for adventure, role-playing, and ASCII games
- Compilers and development systems for DOS, including DJGPP and Turbo C
- Lua-based framework for making 2D DOS games (LoveDOS)
- Graphics engines for VGA 320×200 mode with 256 colours
- Sound libraries for Sound Blaster and compatible cards
- Filter for the 265 listed games by genre and release year
Best for: Hobbyists and developers who want to create or program games for DOS and need an overview of the tools available for that platform.
Good for
- Several entries are described as free or open source, including AGS, OHRRPGCE, and XEngine.
- Each tool has a short description of its purpose, so users can compare options quickly.
- Games can be filtered by genre and release year.
Watch out for
- SCI Companion is a Windows desktop application, although the games it creates can be played under DOS.
- Allegro is listed at version 4.2.3.1, described as the last version with DOS support.
- Ultra VGA Engine 32 is described as shareware.
Doshaven Programming List at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Retro Gaming
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Doshaven Programming List FAQ
Which tools on the list are described as open source?
AGS (Adventure Game Studio), Flat Assembler, FreeBASIC, OHRRPGCE, and XEngine are described as open source or free and open source.
Do the listed tools only work on DOS?
Not all of them. DIV Games Studio was originally made for DOS but is now available on modern platforms, and SCI Companion is a Windows application whose games can run under DOS.
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