Play Quiver Online
Blast through corridors shooting bizarre aliens with weapons that feel just wrong enough to be perfect, all while synth tracks make the cramped levels feel massive. It’s janky, charming, and unmistakably '90s.
Quiver came out in 1997 as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection, developed by Elliott Portwood Productions. It was a time when shareware titles often offered straightforward, screen-by-screen adventures, and this one fit right into that mold without a lot of fuss.
You control a lone archer navigating a series of maze-like dungeons, clearing each room of monsters before you can proceed. The main goal is to collect pieces of a mystical artifact, fighting enemies with your bow and avoiding traps. Movement is grid-based, and combat requires careful positioning and timing to land shots without taking damage. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can be unforgiving if you rush. It feels tense and methodical, rewarding patience with each new screen you clear.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
Download Quiver ROM
You can download this ROM to play Quiver offline using an MS-DOS emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
