Internet Archive — MS-DOS Versions
The Internet Archive hosts MS-DOS versions of several Core Design titles with in-browser DOSBox emulation. No download or installation required.
Rick Dangerous (1989) — MS-DOS
In-BrowserThe MS-DOS version of Rick Dangerous is available on the Internet Archive with in-browser DOSBox emulation. Click “Run in-browser” to play immediately. Note: the MS-DOS version lacks the SID music of the C64 version; for the definitive audio experience, use VICE with the C64 version.
archive.org - Rick Dangerous MS-DOSUniverse (1994) — MS-DOS
In-BrowserCore Design’s science fiction point-and-click adventure is available on the Internet Archive with in-browser emulation.
archive.org - Universe MS-DOSChuck Rock (Genesis) — In-Browser
In-BrowserThe Genesis version of Chuck Rock is available on the Internet Archive with in-browser Sega Genesis emulation.
archive.org - Chuck Rock GenesisAmiga — FS-UAE / WinUAE
For the definitive audiovisual experience of Rick Dangerous, Chuck Rock, Heimdall, and other Amiga titles, use FS-UAE (cross-platform) or WinUAE (Windows) with WHDLoad installs.
FS-UAE — Cross-Platform Amiga Emulator
RecommendedFS-UAE is the recommended Amiga emulator for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It provides accurate emulation of the Amiga 500/1200/4000 hardware with Paula chip audio. Requires Amiga Kickstart ROM images (legally obtained from Amiga Forever or your own Amiga hardware). WHDLoad installs are supported for convenient, disk-swap-free play.
fs-uae.netWHDLoad — Hard Disk Installs
Essential for AmigaWHDLoad provides hard disk installation patches for Core Design’s Amiga titles, eliminating disk swapping and compatibility issues. Core Design games with WHDLoad support include Rick Dangerous, Rick Dangerous 2, Chuck Rock, Heimdall, and many others.
whdload.de - Core Design installsWinUAE — Windows Amiga Emulator
WindowsWinUAE is the most feature-complete Amiga emulator for Windows, with extensive hardware configuration options and cycle-accurate emulation.
winuae.netCommodore 64 — VICE
To hear Dave Pridmore’s Rick Dangerous SID music in authentic context, play the C64 version via VICE with SID chip emulation.
VICE — C64 Emulator
Recommended for SIDVICE (Versatile Commodore Emulator) is the definitive C64 emulator. Its SID chip emulation (using reSID or HardSID) accurately reproduces the 6581/8580 SID chip sound of Dave Pridmore’s Rick Dangerous and Rick Dangerous 2 soundtracks. Download Rick Dangerous and Rick Dangerous 2 C64 disk images and load them directly in VICE.
vice-emu.sourceforge.ioRick Dangerous — C64 (Internet Archive)
In-BrowserThe C64 version of Rick Dangerous is available on the Internet Archive with in-browser C64 emulation - the fastest route to hearing Dave Pridmore’s SID music without installing VICE.
archive.org - Rick Dangerous C64Rick Dangerous — Fan Remake (Z-Team)
The Z-Team have produced enhanced remakes of Rick Dangerous for modern platforms.
Rick Dangerous — Z-Team Enhanced Amiga Version
Fan RemakeThe Z-Team have developed an enhanced version of Rick Dangerous for the Amiga with improved graphics, additional levels, and quality-of-life improvements while preserving the original game’s spirit. See the Modern page for details on all Z-Team projects.
Modern remakes & fan projects →MS-DOS Emulation — DOSBox
DOSBox — MS-DOS Emulator
MS-DOSDOSBox provides accurate MS-DOS emulation for Rick Dangerous, Rick Dangerous 2, and Universe. It handles the period-correct 8086/286 environment, AdLib/Sound Blaster audio, and CGA/EGA/VGA graphics modes. The recommended way to run Core Design’s DOS titles locally.
dosbox.com