Play PARAGON Online
You boot up to no-nonsense DOS action—clunky at first, then weirdly addictive as you piece together its strange mix of strategy and reflexes. Those blocky graphics hide something oddly satisfying once you get into its rhythm.
Paragon was released in 2016 as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection, a re-release of older titles for modern systems. Originally developed by Epic Games, it was a product of its time, built for an era when action and exploration were often constrained by technical limitations but driven by clear, ambitious ideas. It fits right in with other mid-90s DOS games that valued straightforward gameplay over cinematic presentation.
You control a lone warrior navigating a series of maze-like dungeons, fighting monsters and gathering keys to progress from one screen to the next. The main objective is to survive each level, defeat a boss, and eventually escape the labyrinth. Signature mechanics include methodical screen-by-screen exploration, real-time combat with a sword or projectile weapons, and careful resource management for health and ammunition. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, demanding patience and precision. It feels tense and focused, like every decision matters from the moment you start until you either win or die trying.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download PARAGON ROM
You can download this ROM to play PARAGON offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
