Play Abuse - shareware Online – MS-DOS Game

Game Overview

Oh, Abuse—that gritty, dark, and wildly addictive side-scrolling shooter from the '90s that felt way ahead of its time! Imagine blending the eerie atmosphere of Aliens with the tight, run-and-gun action of Contra, then tossing in a slick mouse-and-keyboard control scheme that made every firefight feel razor-sharp. You played as a prisoner trapped in a nightmarish facility overrun by grotesque mutants, armed to the teeth with an arsenal that ranged from trusty pistols to gloriously overpowered grenade launchers. The pixel art was moody as hell, the sound design cranked up the tension, and the difficulty? Let’s just say it didn’t hold your hand.

What made Abuse stand out wasn’t just its brutal gameplay—it was one of the first shooters to really nail mouse-aiming in a 2D space, making every shot feel satisfyingly precise. Originally a shareware gem, it built a cult following for its relentless action and eerie sci-fi horror vibes. If you missed it back in the DOS days, it’s still a blast (pun intended) for anyone craving a dose of old-school, no-nonsense action with a side of creepy atmosphere. Just don’t blame us when you get jump-scared by a lurking mutant!
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".