Eight ancient DUNGEONS & DRAGONS video games arrive on GOG and Steam this month

In the 80s and 90s there were a fair number of them Dungeons & Dragons video games released. SNEG, a boutique publisher of long-lost titles, recently announced it will be carrying eight D&D treasures back for the fans. The list of games includes Heroes of the spear, Dragons of Flame, War of the Lance, Dragon Strike, Shadow Sorcerer, Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace, Fantasy empiresAND Death Keep. You can find more information below for each title, but they will all be available in March on GOG and Steam.

It is important to note that these games are not remasters or remakes. SNEG team is bringing these games to modern hardware for you to enjoy. Don’t expect the games to look amazing by today’s standards.

Speaking of bringing these games back, Oleg Klapovskythe Director of SNEG, shared:

I’m an old D&D fan and it’s always been my dream to bring all of its video game classics back to life. In 2015, I started fulfilling that dream by bringing Gold Box titles back to gamers, and now we’re continuing that dream by bringing back another serving of classics to both GOG and Steam.

Which of these games are you excited to revisit? Which is your favorite D&D video game ever?

Dragon Strike (1990)

Fly the mighty dragons of Krynn into combat in the first dragon fighting simulator! Take on 20 missions set in the world of Dragonlance; intercept enemy dragons, destroy enemy ships, and protect the forces of good to rank up, gain magic items and hit points, and get better dragons!

Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace (1992)

Pirates of Realmspace takes the player into a fantasy world to pilot a ship (spelljammer) that can travel in Realmspace and visit eight worlds of inner and outer planets for exploration and trade. Experience spectacular first-person dogfights and classic tactical encounters as you uncover the terrible conspiracy that threatens to take over Realmspace itself!

Fantasy Empires (1993)

In Fantasy Empires you play the ruler of a fledgling kingdom. Your goal: Conquer adjacent kingdoms one by one using magic, brute force, or strategic planning. Featuring real-time combat in a top-down view, as well as a computer-controlled Dungeon Master, providing information and comic relief. Form alliances, recruit armies, train heroes, send them on missions, cast spells and manage resources.

Fortress of Death (1995)

Deathkeep is a first-person single-player RPG with a twist of medieval AD&D gameplay in a fully 3D 90s environment. Players must find and defeat an evil Necromancer located somewhere in the lower levels. Fight your way through 25 dungeons filled with mind-bending puzzles and 30 types of horrible monsters who have never heard of dental care.

Included in the Silver Box Classic package:

Heroes of the Lance (1988)

Based on the later parts of the Dragonlance book, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, the heroes descend into a ruined city in search of the discs of Mishakal. The gameplay consists of side-scrolling combat with a maze-like map using doors to change the view. The party consists of the eight Heroes of the Lance, which the player can switch at any time.

Fire Dragons (1989)

Set between the AD&D Dragonlance action games Heroes of the Lance and Shadow Sorcerer, Dragons of Flame follows the Heroes of the Lance formula with an action-oriented side-scrolling visual. Choose from 10 playable characters and use character-specific weapons, spells, and abilities to battle Trolls, Griffins, Draconians, and Zombies.

War of the Lances (1989)

Command armies, heroes and special units against the evil Highlord Dragon Armies. Have your heroes seek magic to aid in battle, use diplomats to rally nations to your side, and send armies into the field to fight or hunt down enemy heroes.

Shadow Sorcerer (1991)

Shadow Sorcerer is a tie-in to the Dragonlance novel series. The player controls a group of four adventurers who have just rescued 800 slaves and must lead them through the wilderness before the evil Red Dragon army reaches them. With real-time strategic, tactical and political gameplay, danger is around every corner. Can you find a safe haven for your followers?