PC Cancelled and Unreleased Video Games (All)

Browse unreleased and cancelled video games for PC platforms, including lost titles, prototypes and preserved development history from the Games That Weren't archive.

Total results: 188

‘Allo ‘Allo! Cartoon Fun!

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Posted: , last updated: by Frank Gasking

Ok, first of all – we’re not 100% certain if the PC DOS version was ever released of Alternative Software’s adaptation of the BBC classic, ‘Allo ‘Allo. There is an account of someone buying the game directly from Alternative Software for the platform, though no digital copy exists at all – until today!

We have been lucky to get in possession of a set of PC master disks for the game, which have now been preserved and made available to you, so you can play the long lost PC DOS edition of this obscure platformer. It is sort of like a cross between Suburban Commando and Titus the Fox, but didn’t score particularly great, with its highest score of 74% on the Amiga (which has been long preserved). Continue reading →

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8-bit Apocalypse

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Posted: , last updated: by Frank Gasking

In 2021, 8-Bit Apocalypse appeared on Kickstarter as a very cool and interesting indie project from developer Ricardo Jorge. The game was a modern homage to arcade classics and dystopian sci-fi, blending aesthetics of 1980s pop culture with fast-paced action, a deep backstory, and an original synth soundtrack. Continue reading →

In: Apple iOS, PC | Tagged: | 4 Comments

Adrenaline Factor

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Posted: , last updated: by Frank Gasking

1995 Mirage Technologies Platform: Amiga CD32, PC, Super Nintendo, SEGA Saturn and Sony Playstation Also known as Mayhem, and released eventually as Bedlam A short entry thanks to Grzegorz Antosiewicz of a cool isometric action game with a mix of … Continue reading →

In: Commodore Amiga CD32, PC, Reviews, SEGA Saturn, Sony PlayStation, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) | Tagged: | Leave a comment

Big Brother

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Posted: , last updated: by Frank Gasking

1996-1999 MediaX Platform: PC A short entry for a recently uncovered Big Brother game that was being developed by MediaX between 1996 and 1999. Thanks to Werta Best for highlighting its recovery. The game was a pseudo-sequel to George Orwell’s … Continue reading →

In: PC, Reviews | Tagged: | 4 Comments