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The Abandonware Ring

Classic gaming platform covering Abandoned Software and Emulation

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Welcome to tAR!


Originally formed in 1997, and rebuilt in 2025, we are the site that coined the term 'Abandonware'; which relates to Software that is no longer sold or supported by it's original copyright owner. More can be read up about this in our About page, which has a brief history of Abandonware and also, of course, The Abandonware Ring.

If you're new and don't know where to go, then we recommend you sign up to create an account and gain access to your user Dashboard. If you're a Webmaster, then submit your website. tAR gets thousands of unique visitors every week, so benefit from the exposure and grow your site as part of our community!

One of the biggest changes is that we have built an entire Marketplace, especially for Classic Gaming. Buy and Sell everything from Consoles to Games, Manuals to Collectables, with the peace of mind that our internal Escrow system will support you every step of the way, from purchasing to delivery, with no extra hidden fees or transaction costs.


📰 Latest News

New “Funded” Badge: Supporting Our Community, One Site at a Time

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We’re happy to announce a new addition to the Abandonware Ring: the “Funded” badge! This isn’t just a shiny icon—it’s a mark that shows which member sites have received a helping hand from The Abandonware Ring’s own community fund.

Why did we start this? Simple: running a classic gaming site can get expensive, and sometimes our members need a little financial boost to keep things going. When we see a member site that needs help, we step in with direct support from our fund. Once a site is backed, they get the “Funded” badge so everyone knows they’ve got a bit of extra love from us.

It’s our way of making sure the best parts of the community stick around and thrive, even when times get tough. If you see that badge, you’ll know that site is getting the support it needs to keep bringing classic games, resources, and nostalgia to everyone.

Thanks for being part of the Ring and for helping keep abandonware alive and well!


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