Oregon Trail Deluxe
DOS - 1992
Description of Oregon Trail Deluxe
The Oregon Trail, well known road crossing the Rocky Mountains used by the settlers in the 19th century.
MECC made an educational game based on this memorable part on the USA story. The player must cross the oregon trail and fight against the difficulties the settlers had. Hunting for food, trading supplies, survive LOTS of possible deaths (snakes, typhoid, dysentry...).
Should you succeed in your journey, your points will be based on your profession, the number of settlers still alive, your remaining cash and much more.
Oregon Trail was played by a lot of American people born in the eighties and the game stay into memory as one hard, unforgiving and unbeatable game. Some family would eventually play the game together and children in school would even make competition over who got the farthest before dying in the game!
Gwane commented : Who remembers games they played as a kid? I for one remember the only one we played in elementary school, Oregon Trail. It was choppy and by today's standards is something an elementary school student could create, but when I was playing it, it was the most entertaining game available. Now today 40 years after the game was created, kids are still playing it. It was actually created to be an educational experience of how people migrated to the west to settle. Me being on the west myself, found this very significant. I personally would recommend this game to any child as a fun way to get education.
ridley-the-dragon commented : This is an awesome game I just wish they would make a remake. This game is still pretty popular so a remake would probably do pretty well ! I'm imagining the hunting only with mechanics more like a cabelas game only with muskets and with next gen graphics and complex colony building systems, allowing Sim City style colony building, all with next gen graphics on a pc, think about it... And with a free modding tool it would become classic, like ratchet and clank, with mods allowing you to make so that you just farm for food and the hunting mechanics are used for combat with the british or it could be totally remoded to make it a halo colonizing game on different planets instead of to America with the combat i mentioned earlier
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Comments and reviews
LoveFromTrump 2023-11-30 -2 points
I knew this from Gameloft 15yrs ago and there is another 15yrs to the original game!
The OFFICIAL Ocean Man 2023-02-22 7 points
Time to see how my mom spent her time at the boys and girls club
Thomas Rufas 2022-10-16 2 points
I first played this from my ranch out of a tin can on Mt. Plaistow with cousin bob, auntie sheridan and Douglas Wickerbottham. It was all in good jest with many good times shared from loved ones as well as farmers. It will be accomplished some time soon. Thankyou from Boscow
FGamer 2022-06-30 8 points
First time played this game! Fun and thoughtful. it's a good idea to run through once and then to play again to maximize the score. A lot of random, chance plays into the game, but being well prepared is key!
I'm 57 and a very old gamer!
Steve Hoyland 2022-06-20 -2 points
The game plays perfectly well on my Windows PC - both online and with the download version. Those having problems with the download should consider checking out their own system, and ensure that they're following correct procedure before complaining.
Calebtsm 2022-04-01 -1 point
I play the origon trail for the first time is abit funny how you're friends die for stupid resons but i also beat the game first shot apparetly is hard to play but it was easy for me. good game tho
Joe Mama 2022-02-09 2 points
Sadly, I never played this in school. I only learned about it later in life. It is a fun game, though.
4chan Gary /vr/ 2021-11-20 2 points
Great DOS-ROM but I died of dysentery.
I wish they released this for the 8-bit SEGA System along with Alex the Kidd/
Steve Hoyland 2021-09-06 -8 points
I can't help but laugh at the people who are saying In the comments "I beat the game"! Getting to the end of the trail Isn't 'beating the game'! Almost every player gets to the end; It's your total score that determines how well you've done. The higher your end score when you reach Willamette valley, the higher your name will appear on the 'score sheet'. Sorry If I've upset anyone, but finishing the game Is no big deal In itself - getting that big score Is how to win!
papiking 2021-07-21 -3 points
first time i play this ever and finished it with only one casualty, i guess i should be proud?
Wahtiff 2021-02-20 1 point
Okay, I decided, "New chance to play it after 12 years and hopefully do better," and the thing I least expected to happen, well, happened: I actually beat it on the first attempt. No losses, either (which is the biggest surprise of all).
Wahtiff 2021-02-20 3 points
Always played this game whenever possible on the PCs at school. It's time to see if I've matured enough over the past 12 years to keep everyone alive.
OR I just might have developed no skills at strategy games whatsoever, lol.
Todd 2020-12-05 2 points
@User 2020-11-10
You called it Master System. That is not correct. The correct name is SEGA System.
mike 2020-12-03 0 point
Oregon Trail the game where you can make people you hate die of the common cold
User 2020-11-10 4 points
This still works, but here is one good news and here is one bad news.
Bad news: My Flash Drive was filled with a bunch of miscellaneous files which I traversed from Hipstreet T29ABT Music Player and from Kingston 128MB USB Flash Pen Disk and they are all corrupt by windows xp that is out of support and got destroyed by viruses and terrorized the disk and it was same for the DOS Games.
Good news: I then had solved lots of troubles and then reworked with the NES, SNES, SEGA - GENESIS and MASTER SYSTEM Emulators and Fixed them. I then repaired and solved many of more troubles and did it right and finally completed the three micro-missions. DOS was also added later in the Micro Mission.
Wayne 2020-10-26 18 points
I love this DOS Rom, but I wish they ported it to the 8-bit Sega System.
DosBox 2020-03-23 -13 points
You need to install and use Dos Box to run almost all games from before 1996.
How to use it?
DuckDuckGo it. Or google it if your feel the need to be spied on. Or TorBrowser it if you are exceptional paranoid.
sjxdijfcnrlij 2020-02-03 2 points
Hi how do we get the game started?plz tell me i am trying to dowload this game for are school named trip elementry plz tell me thank you.
ghsfag 2020-01-29 2 points
how do get to play the game because i can't play it right now and i want to play the game and i think it looks cool i played it in school and i want to play right now if that would be nice please and thank you
CowGod 2020-01-01 -5 points
its the orginal but seeing as i cant use floppies anymore it will have to do time to return to my childhood
-Vokes 2019-10-23 -5 points
I didn't knew the existence of this game before and episode of Family Guy, but thanks to that i've discovered one hell of a gem. Even if i can't even complete a run, but whatever.
@Ridley-The-Dragom, it DOES exist a remake, but only for 3DS and it's different behind certain aspects.
homo 2019-08-29 4 points
Hi am the new here i like to socialise with other people n like for fun time n entertainment,n looking for love.
Any?
homo 2019-08-29 3 points
Is this illegal? BLOOD!
It is forbidden, but impossible AND to win. I allow a lot when I was young, butt's important to be a good. I think there's always food to make more food. However, crossing the YangXi always relies on Crap! Good luck, you need it!
Hank 2019-02-18 19 points
love the game but your adds you have is a never end link going nowhere like the one to free hidden object games click click and click wast of time thanks for the games just wont mess with the links lol
blahblahBLAH!! 2019-01-03 8 points
HOW TO START THE GAEM ON MAC!!!! I AM PREESS ALL BUTTON AND IT WONT GET OFF LOAD SCREIN!
felix921 2018-07-19 -25 points
ah, how fondly i remember the old green only on a void black screen...
nerdofnolwe17 2018-05-02 -12 points
Man, I loved this game as a kid and now that I'm 27 I still love playing it.
SafetyStephen 2018-03-13 -25 points
Wow! This copy runs great on my Galaxy S8 + TurboDOSBox app!!! Just use your finger for the mouse!
BlueContraGuy 2018-01-08 -12 points
First computer game I ever played. 1989 in fourth grade on the old Apple. Later on in 1991 I mastered it on the Macintosh. First computer I ever played with a mouse.
Wes Wrangler 2017-11-04 0 point
Still own the CD-ROM for this game! None of the remakes are nearly as great as the good ol' DOS version.
Ava 2017-05-18 1 point
i actually used to play this game ALL THE TIME. Sometimes i would actually see how fast i could kill all of me characters... lols good times!!!
Oldfart 2017-04-10 2 points
Lol, used to play this in school. Was this, a cross-country trucking game (forget name) or "Where in the World is Carmen San Diago?"
I would always lose in this game as soon as I tried crossing rivers, my guys always seemed to fail. Thanks for this!
Destructacon 2017-04-09 0 point
If anyone has trouble opening the game, I think it's because you need to download DOSBox and run it through that program. Hope this helps.
:)
Thatonedrunkguy 2017-01-14 1 point
Playing this game = NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD!
I didn't even know an online version of this game existed! Thank you so much!
RosyArcticLilly 2016-12-06 1 point
I downloaded this and it wont let me open it. I read the abandonware guide to no help at all. Eventually, after no avail i have given up. I was going to try out this game because of all the chatter in my history class but it seems that shall not be happening.
MotownJunkUk 2016-09-24 0 point
I get so anxious on river crossings but that is soon overtaken by a huge sense of nostalgia and some great memories from back in the day
Reyce 2016-08-10 -2 points
*REVIEW*
My experiences with the variety of versions The Oregon Trail have always been relatively positive. You can finish a playthrough in about 30 minutes and there’s enough variety in here to try a few different approaches. It’s also packed with a load of information about the real life trail and the various stops you encounter – not that I bothered reading any of it. If any of you try it and make the trip without losing a single person, then bravo! Send me a screenshot in the comments so I can award you with a fictional trophy.
Full Review:
http://cooldownpodcast.com/reviews/reyces-retro-reviews/the-oregon-trail/
KoldPhire 2016-07-14 -17 points
I downloaded this and was about to play but then I died of dysentery. 10/10
Domhnall 2015-10-21 0 point
Every day during the summer, we'd bike over to the library and play this game for hours. haha, most excellent.
Retro1^ 2015-10-19 1 point
This game is epic in so many ways. I simply DL and ran in DOSBOX to make sure it works and here I am still sitting at the Rest Stop trying to make it all the way hahaha.
John W. Hill 2015-06-10 1 point DOS version
These damn kids not knowin' the true way of the west. Not sittin' somewhere doin' this, no, you survive, fearin' for your life. I don't know how ANY of ya are alive...
johnodd 2015-05-28 1 point DOS version
Also you can use boxer its way easier to set up with and way more reliable then dosbox
mary 2015-05-28 0 point DOS version
II really like to play the organ trail it is so fun.! I love the Oregon Trail because it is in color!also se they half to be really good game. I flush? If you want to get the game get it now! !!!!!!!!! $$
Bobbysmile 2015-05-25 3 points DOS version
For people wondering how to set it up, use DosBox
Mount the extracted download to a drive in dosbox (mount [drive letter] [directory of extracted download])
Then type [drive letter you mounted to]:
Then type setup, once that runs and closes type oregon.exe
Jojopeterjohn 2015-04-07 0 point DOS version
This game is amazing for something in 1992. And you make every choice.
Love it.
MisterKaos357 2015-03-22 0 point DOS version
"I could never beat this game..."
Then you better git gud, scrub!
Grand Gamer 2015-03-16 0 point DOS version
Wew, I don't want to play this 'cause this had lots of bad comments!
Ralph 2015-02-11 0 point DOS version
Run game on Commodo Sandbox with appropriate features appllied
64Bit MAN 2015-01-19 2 points DOS version
Tried to download this and it's not compatible wit 64bit :( I've been dying to play this again. - same issue
Tee 2014-12-17 1 point DOS version
Tried to download this and it's not compatible wit 64bit :( I've been dying to play this again.
hyyy 2014-12-08 1 point DOS version
When i try to play with dosbox, it doesn't work because it doesnt have an exe file attached. How did you guys do it?
CareBare67 2014-11-05 3 points DOS version
YES! I would play this game in kindergarten all the time! I love it!
Oblivious Entertainment 2014-09-02 0 point DOS version
While the game is quite short, it does give lots of educational and entertainment valve
James 2014-08-30 0 point DOS version
Aside from the classic (the one that most have played in school) , this version is also great.
Braden 2014-08-23 0 point DOS version
This game works just fine in Dosbox on Windows 7. I can even run it on my BlackBerry Playbook in Dosbox.
stupid 2014-08-17 0 point DOS version
try to play with dosbox, i was playing various games like this using dosbox and win7
SP 2014-08-13 -1 point DOS version
Not compatible with Windows 7. Too bad. I really loved this game as an elementary student. Would love to play it again.
DeathFromAbove 2014-08-05 -2 points DOS version
Why this game is the most downloaded escapes my mind ...
Spider-Fury 2014-07-31 0 point DOS version
So I can't seem to run it as I am told it is incompatible with 64bit Windows OS. Is there any way around this? Or am I sadly unable to run this file
Ro$3 2014-07-18 0 point DOS version
Wow, I have been looking for this game for a long time, looking in my Play store for it, and it is no where to be found. I'm really glad i found this. Hoping this is the real deal. I'll be back is its not. Wish Me Luck!!
slafochmed 2014-05-25 0 point DOS version
This statement is totally ignorant and arrogant:
"It was choppy and by today's standards is something an elementary school student could create, but when I was playing it, it was the most entertaining game available."
A few hints 2014-03-25 0 point DOS version
How high of a score do you want? The message 'Game will be scarce is a lie..." and you can trade 1 clothing for 1 ox, making $5, until you are full, and sell all the oxes, and start again... Limitless points. :)
sandy 2014-02-11 0 point DOS version
dont look like the oregon trail delux is any different than the first oregan trail by the screenshots, they look the same..i had oregon trailII and thoght the deluxe version could be about the same but doesnt look like it at all.. so guess i will just end up ordering another oregon trail II, it is more life like and real . i think the oregan trail II is the best out of the whole series..no offense to anyone just thought the deluxe version would be similar or maybe even better than the second one...thanks n good work to you all......sandy
humbleroller 2014-01-25 1 point DOS version
i never got to play this so im playing it now. Thanks AW.
lakawak 2014-01-19 0 point DOS version
I don't think ridley-the-dragon understand the concept of Oregon Trail. You are ONE family trying to get to land you can homestead. Not a bunch of people trying to colonize a country. You don't stay in an area long enough to farm, or to colonize other areas. You want it to be more like an updated Civilization...but that is nothing like the concept behind Oregon Trail.
Nyet Diem 2014-01-09 0 point DOS version
Please ignore the user "This is". It is apparent that they do not understand that most (if not all) of these games require a dos shell such as the greatly esteemed DOSbox.
Storris 2013-12-29 0 point DOS version
Saw this game featured on the brilliant TV show (available on Netflix) 'Person of Interest'.
Licurg 2013-12-14 0 point DOS version
For those of you who don't know, there's a similar spin-off called "Organ Trail" that you can get from Desura pretty cheap. Not quite like this (it's a zombie game...) but the closest thing I ever found .
David 2013-12-10 1 point DOS version
Its one of my fav game admin! anyways try this King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame free game
michael smith 2013-12-09 0 point DOS version
good work dear ones....... thankls for sharing, i have a game try this The Bureau XCOM Declassified free game
Nick 2013-10-15 4 points DOS version
Man, I was the best at this when I was little! I remember in 3rd grade, we had this system in our classroom called "duck dollars" where you got these little fake dollar bills with a duck on them for good behavior and stuff so you could buy computer time or candy or whatever from the teacher. I'd always horde mine and every Friday I'd buy like an hour of computer time and fucking root beer float, and then I'd play Oregon Trail and beat the shit out of it. I was so good at it, my name was at every spot on the high scores list.
igetit 2013-08-22 -1 point DOS version
Unbeatable? It was unforgiving but not impossible to beat, I did it several times as a kid. The key was to be a good hunter, then you'd always have food and you could sell their pelts i think for more money. But it always came down to the crapshoot of crossing the snake river! Good luck, you're gonna need it!
GnomenKlayture 2013-08-11 1 point DOS version
I hope this works, my wife will just go nuts! She's pined for it ever since I put the Apple IIe in the attic!
Beedoo 2013-06-24 3 points DOS version
A well-meaning person gave me the Wii remake of Oregon Trail (created as some anniversary project, apparently) and all I can say is that it doesn't hold a candle to the good old Deluxe release I played as a kid.
So happy I can play this again.
... Did anyone else take the game a step further and play-pretend? (lol) My sister and I used to cram playroom furniture around a Little Tikes wagon and "hitch" the handle to imaginary oxen. I think that ended in an argument with a friend over whether she could put the oxen on "autodrive".
*sigh* Good times.
Anonymous 2013-04-01 0 point DOS version
It worked beautifully! Thank you for the tip rigourous_thruster!
Scottifer 2013-03-25 0 point DOS version
It didn't work for me, every time i try to download it it wouldn't work. I don't know why can anyone help me?
Derpy 2013-03-17 0 point DOS version
Sorry Kurt but you're in the minority there. This is one of the most popular classic games of all time. Maybe it's just over your head.
rigorous_thruster 2013-03-07 1 point DOS version
running thru d fend reloaded! windows 7 os.
i get past the title screen to where you choose your sound option, and no matter what i choose, the game crashes. pls help!!
TheHollieLlama 2013-01-22 0 point DOS version
I downloaded it and it works fine but there's no sound even after messing with the settings :(
Merp 2013-01-20 0 point DOS version
The day we got to play Oregon Trail in computer lab in elementary school was the best day ever!
Smithy1976 2013-01-10 0 point DOS version
When I try and run the game an error message says it does not support full screen mode then I have to click to close the application, why?
Oph 2012-12-31 1 point DOS version
I used to play this in school on Apples. Ahaha.. This and one game with a paper plane that everyone else was playing. I liked Oregon Trail though.
justanotheranon 2012-12-27 0 point DOS version
When I play this game the graphics overlap each other is there any way to change that?
OldGamer 2012-10-20 0 point DOS version
I remember playing the old Oregon Trial on the Apple II's we had at school... Tiny green screen monitors and watching your pioneers die of dysentery. Good times.
boricua50%gamer 2012-10-11 0 point DOS version
Never played this game, since I wasn't in the USA during my childhood. Will try it now. XD
Someone 2012-08-15 1 point DOS version
Anyone having problems, make sure to run "setup.bat" and choose soundblaster.
Notshane 2012-06-19 0 point DOS version
I can't hear any sound when I run it, even on DOSbox too.
Daphne 2012-04-15 0 point DOS version
Playing Oregon trail take me back to my childhood, to a time when learning games were fun.
Tsume 2012-04-13 0 point DOS version
Girl who needs comment
At the top of your Browser window, Press "Tools" and then "Internet tools" and you will run into a tab that lets you set a path for your Downloads. The location where your files save now will be displayed, but you can change it anytime. Hope this helps even though I am sure that this post is old. :)
girl who needs help 2012-04-04 0 point DOS version
It says it is done downloading but I can not find it. HELP!!!!!!!!!
anna 2012-04-01 0 point DOS version
played this game with my sister all the time when i was in elementary school. loved it!
chesster 2012-02-02 0 point DOS version
whoa ridley, don't get your hopes up. that would be awsome though
Man Who needs help 2012-01-26 1 point DOS version
I downloaded it but im haveing trouble isntalling it, help?
bison slayer 2012-01-24 -1 point DOS version
had this game in high school on some shitty old apple system. it was always a contest as to who could murdered the most animals.
KRASTA 2012-01-16 1 point DOS version
Just thought I'd mention it for anyone who might be interested (and using DosBox to run) that you can quickly jump into full-screen mode by pressing (alt+enter).
Aiming this at 'db' mainly... hopeit helps someone ! : )
Jezabel 2011-12-09 0 point DOS version
Is there anyone to make this window size on my computer? Instead of it being full screen?
LALALA 2011-10-07 1 point DOS version
Hey folks, if you are thinking there is something wrong with the game, I mean that it looks slightly different, like how the things don't pop up with the dun-duh-dunnn sound, it's because that is the Oregon Trail Version 1.2 from 93-96. It is very difficult to find and I am disappointed...
Ceristimo 2011-07-28 0 point DOS version
@Flic Montana
Ever heard of the (totally free), awesome and all round butt kicking program DosBox? No? Google it, please. Because DosBox will allow your modern computer to play these old games, by emulating DOS, and even emulating old hardware, like an old soundblaster soundcard! So with DosBox, you can enjoy this game, and all the others you can find on this website.
yeaahhh 2011-07-18 1 point DOS version
well no sound...even with messing with the settings and stuff for audio and its not the same, like it doesnt pop up and say, you have dysentery! which is half the fun
Flic Montana 2011-06-24 0 point DOS version
Could be fun, but this is just the original game and it isn't compatible with modern Windows. Someone should rework it so that it can.
Actually, this should replace 1 of the 20 crappy card games that come free with Windows. I'd MUCH rather spend an hour playing Oregon Trail at lunch than Hearts.
Derelicht 2011-06-21 0 point DOS version
WOW! Does this bring back great memories! First pc game I ever played! :D
fireguy331 2011-03-13 0 point DOS version
my windows xp computer tells me the parameters are incorrect and i was so bummed i used to play this all the time with my mom
Rafa 2011-01-29 -1 point DOS version
epic fail! I was excited to reminisce but, alas it did not work on my pc!
Gamer43 2010-12-21 -1 point DOS version
how do i play? i unzipped and double clicked the oregon box and it didnt work
garbarble 2010-11-05 0 point DOS version
No, Gwane. The average elementary school student could not create a game like this. You fail at understanding what is involved.
Lafcat 2010-10-17 0 point DOS version
This is the second version with better graphics great history game I like all versions of the Oregan trail. You must unzip/ extract the files in the oregan-trail-deluxe.zip folder then double click the Oregon titled blue retangle exe.file icon Enjoy!
Bob 2010-10-03 0 point DOS version
Is this the version with voice acting? Because I remember the Mac of deluxe version did.
machinistb 2010-07-29 0 point DOS version
Look up DOSBOX. Little bit of playing around (use the tutorial) but it got me back in touch with my childhood.
ridley-the-dragon 2010-06-18 1 point DOS version
@albjz99 YES there is a way around it just get a 32 bit emulator OR pick up a really old computer for like $20 for the easy not have to sit there installing this crap way
albjzz99 2010-06-11 -1 point DOS version
I love this game...too bad it's not compatible with a 64 bit operating system..anyone know a way around that...or am i just stuck ; (
royaltyguy 2010-05-10 0 point DOS version
thanks so much for uploading this. i give this game 10/10 love it to death :)
Suziecue 2010-04-15 -1 point DOS version
This site is way to hard to understand all I wanted was to play it
ShahalisMaximus 2010-03-07 0 point DOS version
I love this game! I haven't played it since elementary school!
Fat Joe 2009-10-31 0 point DOS version
It was so fun and i really recommend it to elementary kids its really fun. But some other parts in this is shallow and padantic.
Dan 2009-10-24 0 point DOS version
great game that brings back a lot of good memories, Oregon trail has lost it's way but I'm glad to see the older version still stand out.
mshea 2009-09-11 0 point DOS version
The best game ever! it is so fun, strategical and not bad for you!
brebre 2009-09-01 0 point DOS version
this game was sooo cool when I was little, It's kind of lost it's luster now though.
Holda 2009-08-17 0 point DOS version
Holy cow. I remember this game from school of all places! We played this when we were learning about, how conveniently, the Oregon Trail. Ah, what memories lay in this game.
Weinis 2009-07-14 0 point DOS version
Wickeed game occupied many of my days in my younger yeasrs cant wait to play it again.
Ranito 2009-06-19 0 point DOS version
Hehe, nice one... I finished it on my first attempt, but what the hell :) And no, no viruses :)
matt 2009-05-11 0 point DOS version
is this legit or will it just download a bunch of viruses onto my computer?
pixeyhaley 2009-04-21 0 point DOS version
I've always loved this game growing up glad i was able to find it!
astra 2009-01-23 0 point DOS version
ya thank the lord... finally found the game without having to register or surveys. yippie!!!
Moizeus 2009-01-18 0 point DOS version
Thank the lord in heaven I have found the game for free without registering.
uhmmm 2008-11-17 0 point DOS version
I have the D-fend reloaded and it still won't runt his game- it says there's no executeable file...
Gopher 2008-11-12 0 point DOS version
sadly, it won't work with my Windows 7 version... is there a 64-bit version?
canchaser363 2008-11-11 0 point DOS version
I cant get it to work! UGH! I love this game, we had it and my brother took it and i never saw it again!
jeezus 2008-09-12 0 point DOS version
what do i do after clicking download? can someone please help me?!
KAREN 2008-09-08 0 point DOS version
HOLY SHIZNITS YOU DONT EVEN KNOW I'M GONNA PLAY RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!1
Sarah 2008-05-17 0 point DOS version
Oh my gosh! I played this game all the time when I was little, I lost the CD and now I can play it again. Thank you!
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