Play Exterminator Online
Blast bugs in a fast-paced arena, dodge swarms, and manage your spray as you try to clear each wave before they overwhelm you in this 1989 arcade shooter.
Exterminator came out in 1989 for MS-DOS, published by Audiogenic Software. It was one of those games you'd find on a shareware disk, a straightforward arcade-style shooter that fit right in with the era's appetite for quick, challenging action. You didn't need a complicated backstory; the premise was right there in the title.
You control a small, mobile exterminator armed with a spray gun, moving through a single-screen arena overrun with insects. Your goal is to clear each wave of bugs before they overrun you, using a limited spray that needs to recharge. The key mechanics involve strategic movement to avoid being cornered, timing your attacks during the spray's brief active window, and managing the repopulation of bugs that occurs if you leave any alive too long. The pace is relentless, and the difficulty escalates quickly, demanding sharp reflexes and constant situational awareness. It feels tense and immediate, a pure test of your ability to survive under mounting pressure.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download Exterminator ROM
You can download this ROM to play Exterminator offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
