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The Elder Scrolls: Arena


Quake


Tyrian


Prince of Persia


Wacky Wheels

Beneath a Steel Sky

Lemmings

One Must Fall 2097

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans

Jazz Jackrabbit

Syndicate

DOOM

Epic Pinball

The Black Cauldron

Wolfenstein 3D

Command & Conquer

Heretic

Commander Keen

Commander Keen 4

The Lost Vikings

Supaplex



WHAT IS DOS_DECK?

Experience classic games with modern convenience at DOS_deck. With full
controller support and a carefully curated game collection, enjoy timeless
classics and hidden gems, readily available for instant play in your web browser
on devices you already own.

DOS_deck runs seamlessly on Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows using Chrome, Edge or
Safari. Whether you prefer playing on a TV or a laptop screen, using a gamepad
or mouse and keyboard, DOS_deck adapts to your gaming style.


WHY CHOOSE DOS_DECK?

DOS_deck features:

 * 🕹️ Instant Play
   Dive into your favorite MS-DOS games without downloading, installation or
   configuration. Click, play, and relive the nostalgia.
 * 🎮 Controller Support
   Enhance your gaming experience by connecting your gamepad for a modern
   convenient experience.
 * 📺 Go Full Screen
   Play distraction-free by going full screen and enjoying your games to the
   max.
 * 💾 Automatic Game Progress Saving
   Never worry about losing your progress. DOS_deck automatically saves your
   game state when you exit, so you can pick up where you left off.
 * ⌨️ Virtual Keyboard
   A virtual keyboard is available for when you need to input text and don't
   want to leave the couch.
 * ❤️ Game Favorites
   Keep track of your preferred games by adding them to your list of favorites.
   Easily access your beloved titles in one place.
 * ℹ️ Detailed Control Info
   Each game is pre-configured for using a controller and DOS_deck lists
   keyboard keys and controller buttons to provide you with the best gaming
   experience.
 * 🔗 Deeplinking
   Share your gaming adventures with friends through deeplinking to specific
   games. It's gaming nostalgia at your fingertips.
 * 💻 Cross-Platform Support
   Whether you're on Mac, Windows, Linux, or the Steam Deck, DOS_deck has you
   covered.
 * 🌐 Browser Compatibility
   DOS_deck works seamlessly with Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, ensuring you
   can play your favorite games on your preferred browser.


UNLOCKING THE GAMING PAST WITH DOS_DECK

In the modern era of gaming, we're spoiled for choice with instant access to
games, thanks to game consoles and streaming services, all seamlessly controlled
with our trusty gamepads. But let's rewind the clock. Long before these
conveniences, there was an era where the gaming world was defined by the MS-DOS
operating system, and it laid the foundation for what we enjoy today.

Between 1980 and 1995, MS-DOS reigned as the standard computer operating system.
It was a period of innovation and creativity that introduced entirely new gaming
genres. Wolfenstein pioneered the first-person shooter (FPS) genre, while Dune 2
set the stage for real-time strategy (RTS) games. Moreover, it was the
birthplace of legendary franchises we adore today, including Grand Theft Auto,
Fallout, Need for Speed and Warcraft.

However, as technology progressed, MS-DOS fell by the wayside, and in 2001,
Microsoft ceased support for this iconic system. Many of these classic games
became incompatible with modern versions of Windows, leaving a void in the
hearts of gamers.

Enter a dedicated group of enthusiasts who weren't ready to let the classics
fade into obscurity. They developed a PC emulator aimed at preserving the MS-DOS
experience, and thus, DOSBox was born. This remarkable piece of software was the
key to resurrecting the past.

DOSBox allowed these classic games to run, but it required installation on a
computer, limiting accessibility. Fortunately, the magic of modern web
technology came to the rescue. Some ingenious individuals managed to make DOSBox
run within a web browser, giving rise to the marvelous software package known as
JS-DOS.

DOS_deck is built upon the foundation of JS-DOS, which, in turn, relies on
DOSBox. Together, they breathe new life into MS-DOS games by bringing them to
your browser. However, there's a twist. Games from that era were designed for
keyboard and mouse input, without established standards for interaction or
control patterns. Here at DOS_deck, a tremendous effort was put into creating a
seamless experience, enabling you to effortlessly navigate and play these games,
ideally with the comfort of a controller in hand.

Rediscover a golden age of gaming with DOS_deck. It's the bridge between the
past and the present, connecting you to a world of digital memories and timeless
adventures.


A FEW TIPS

Playing these games in a browser is a blast. But browsers behave a certain way
and it's good to know a few things:

 1. Browsers only play sound effects and music after you've "interacted" with
    the page at least once. So click or press a key once to activate audio.
 2. In many games, Escape activates a menu. But Escape also exits full screen in
    a browser. Therefore, you can press the equals key ("=") to simulate Escape
    at all times.
 3. Some browsers require you to click on the game once before you can actually
    use the mouse or emulate the mouse with a controller.


STEAM DECK INSTALLATION

DOS_deck runs great on Chrome or Edge on a Steam Deck, but it needs a few steps
to activate the controller properly. By default, browsers cannot detect the
controller. Instead, controller input is received by Chrome and Edge as if you
pressed a keyboard key. So follow these steps to install DOS_deck in Steam Deck
game mode:

 1.  Press the Steam button, select Power > Switch to Desktop.
 2.  Open the Discover Software Center.
 3.  Select Applications > Internet > Web Browsers.
 4.  Find Chrome or Edge and select Install.
 5.  Once it's installed, return to the Desktop. Select Application Launcher.
 6.  Select Internet, right-click on Chrome or Edge and select Add to Steam.
 7.  Check the box next to Chrome or Edge. Select Add Selected Programs.
 8.  Back on the Desktop, open Application Launcher > System > Konsole (terminal
     window).
 9.  Chrome or Edge needs access to the Steam Deck controller.
     Enter this command in Konsole and press Enter:
     
     For Chrome:
     flatpak override --user --filesystem=/run/udev:ro com.google.Chrome
     
     For Edge:
     flatpak override --user --filesystem=/run/udev:ro com.microsoft.Edge
     
     
 10. Open Steam
 11. Navigate to Chrome or Edge, right-click and select Properties.
 12. Change the name to DOS_deck
 13. Append this to launch options (after @@u @@):
     
     --window-size=1200,800 --kiosk "https://dosdeck.com"
     
     
 14. Restart your Steam Deck back into Game Mode
 15. Go to DOS_deck in your library and select Manage > Controller Layout
 16. Select BROWSE CONFIGS > Gamepad with Mouse Trackpad > APPLY CONFIGURATION >
     Done
 17. Enjoy!


ARE THESE GAMES LEGAL?

Yes. DOS_deck only offers legally distributable games. Each and every game is
checked and verified to be either:

 * Shareware - Games that provide one episode for free, encouraging players to
   purchase remaining episodes.
 * Freeware - Games released without monetary charge to the public.
 * Demo - Game demonstrations, either playable or not, encouraging players to
   purchase the full game.
 * Liberated - Games initially released commercially, of which the original
   developer or publisher eventually released the game into public domain.


FAQ

Question: Will you add [my favorite game] ?
Answer: Probably, in time. Please be patient.

Question: Can I upload games I own?
Answer: Not right now, but in the future this might become possible.

For other questions and dicussions, please visit reddit.com/r/dosdeck


ABOUT ME

My name is Martin Kool, hobbyist game designer and puzzle game developer. I made
mobile games 0h h1 and 0h n0 and the free online puzzle service puzzlepass.io.

I grew up with DOS classics like Space Quest, Monkey Island, Wolfenstein, DOOM,
Command & Conquer and practically all the games found on DOS_deck. My favorite
non-DOS games today are Skyrim and Cyberpunk.

I am blessed to be the father of 4 lovely kids. And I even manage to find time
and work on DOS_deck in evenings and weekends 😜 which is a blast to work on.


❤️ YOU CAN SUPPORT DOS_DECK ❤️

If you enjoy DOS_deck, please know that it means a lot to me if you can support
it. Visit my Patreon page to do so.


CONTACT

If you'd like to request a game or discuss DOS_deck with other fans of these
classics, head over to reddit.com/r/dosdeck. Or send me an email at
martin@q42.nl or find me on twitter.com/mrtnkl (I refuse to call it "X" 😉).


CREDITS

Big ❤️ to Sander van Houdt for the logo design. DOS_deck couldn't exist without
the magnificent work by JS-DOS. Credits also go to FREEpik for the Christmas
gift wrap banner, confetti.js.org for the confetti and cssscript.com for the
Snow effect.

The Elder Scrolls: Arena


Quake


Tyrian


Prince of Persia


Wacky Wheels

Beneath a Steel Sky

Lemmings

One Must Fall 2097

Warcraft: Orcs & Humans

Jazz Jackrabbit

Syndicate

DOOM

Epic Pinball

The Black Cauldron

Wolfenstein 3D

Command & Conquer

Heretic

Commander Keen

Commander Keen 4

The Lost Vikings

Supaplex

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