Play Spirit of Excalibur Online – MS-DOS Game

Embark on a quest in medieval England with multiple levels, managing knights, battling enemies, and solving puzzles to restore King Arthur's kingdom in this classic MS-DOS adventure game.

Developer: Synergistic Software

Genre: Adventure

Released: 1990

File size: 1.34 MB

Game Overview

Ah, Spirit of Excalibur—a hidden gem from the golden age of MS-DOS gaming! This 1990 adventure-strategy hybrid throws you into the legendary world of King Arthur, but don’t expect a straightforward tale of chivalry. Instead, you’ll juggle diplomacy, warfare, and even a bit of RPG-style questing as you rally knights, outwit enemies, and reclaim Excalibur itself. The game’s blend of overhead strategy and interactive storytelling feels ahead of its time, like a medieval Mount & Blade meets choose-your-own-adventure.

What really sets it apart? The atmosphere. Moody pixel art, a haunting soundtrack, and a sense of grandeur make every decision—whether forging alliances or storming castles—feel epic. It’s clunky by today’s standards, sure, but that’s part of its charm. If you’ve ever dreamed of pulling the sword from the stone your way (or just love retro games with ambition), Spirit of Excalibur is a nostalgic trip worth taking. Just mind those infamously tough puzzles!
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".