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Detective / mystery

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Detective / mystery DOS games

Detective / mystery DOS games you can play online, free in your browser. All 8 titles here start instantly, with nothing to install.

They span 1986 to 1998 and lean towards adventure, action and educational.

Titles: 8
Playable: 8
Released: 1986–1998

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Alone In The Dark 21993 · Action

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis1992 · Adventure

Polda1998 · Adventure

Sam & Max Hit the Road1993 · Adventure

Sherlock Holmes: The Vatican Cameos1986 · Adventure

The Last Express1997 · Adventure

Trick or Treat1994 · Adventure

Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego?1989 · Educational

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