This isn’t a post we wanted to make, but it’s time to be honest with everyone. After a lot of discussion, we’ve decided to suspend both Abandonia and Reloaded from the Abandonware Ring.
Here’s the reality: Abandonia was once a legendary spot for anyone hunting down classic games and lost gems. But these days, it’s a shadow of its former self. When you visit, you’re hit with a wall of casino ads, pages that barely load, and error messages everywhere you turn. The games—the whole point of the site—just don’t work anymore. We’re actually worried about the safety of our users at this point. It doesn’t feel right to send someone there, especially new folks who might think they’ll find the games they want, only to end up on a site overrun with ads.
It’s not just the technical mess, either. There’s been no sign of updates, care, or even basic moderation from the current owner. We’ve even reached out directly to offer help, but our messages have been ignored. We owe it to the community to protect everyone from spammy ads, dead links, and disappointment.
We’re not closing the door forever—if things turn around, we’d love to welcome them back. But for now, we’re stepping back.
Thanks for sticking with us and for keeping the real spirit of abandonware alive.
It's time to reveal our latest member of this fine establishment!
WePlayDOS lets you play hundreds of classic DOS games for free, directly in your browser.
WePlayDOS is an online platform dedicated to preserving and sharing classic DOS games from the 1980s and 1990s. The site allows users to play a wide variety of retro games instantly, without needing to download or install anything—everything runs directly in your web browser.
Key Features
- Large Game Library: Offers hundreds of classic titles, including DOOM, Civilization, SimCity 2000, Mortal Kombat, The Oregon Trail, and many more.
- Categories: Games are organized by genre, such as Action, RPG, Adventure, Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Racing, Puzzle, and Educational.
- No Downloads Needed: All games are playable instantly in modern browsers—no plugins or special software required.
- Free Access: Every game on the site is free to play.
- Community & Open Source: The platform is open source and encourages community contributions via GitHub and Discord.
Popular Game Series
How It Works
Simply browse the site, select a game, and click “Play” to start. The games run through browser-based emulation, providing an authentic retro experience.
WePlayDOS is a great resource for anyone interested in classic PC gaming or retro computing.
Make sure you pay them a visit and once again, welcome to The Abandonware Ring!
Visitors new and old: we encourage you to stop by the tAR Discord - at current standing there are over 540 members in our server - including AW OGs such as Swizzle, Poorgod, Anomonous Guy, Lone Lee, Muaddib, Jante and many more lurking about.
Abandonware isn't just about the software we preserve, but the friendships we have created that have lasted a lifetime. Some of us haven't spoken in 20 years, but it might aswell be just last week!
If you'd like to hear stories from yesteryear, reconnect with old friends, or just share your memories, then jump in, we are waiting for you!