Play CD-MAN Online
Dodge glitchy computer bugs in tight mazes while snagging CDs—those weird power-ups don’t just protect you, they send enemies into chaotic spirals for a few glorious seconds. That bleepy soundtrack sticks in your head like an old modem handshake.
CD-MAN came out in 1989 as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection, developed by Jaakko Iisalo. It was one of those simple, clever games that made the most of the PC's limited graphics and sound capabilities at the time. You could tell it was made by someone who understood how to build tension and reward within a very constrained environment.
You control a small character, moving screen by screen through a maze filled with glitchy-looking enemies. Your main goal is to collect all the CDs scattered around each level while avoiding the bugs that chase you. The signature mechanics involve picking up CDs, which not only act as points but also briefly reverse enemy movement, sending them into a temporary chaotic state. The pacing is methodical, almost tense; you have to plan routes and time your movements carefully. It feels like a tight, strategic puzzle where every mistake costs you.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download CD-MAN ROM
You can download this ROM to play CD-MAN offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
