Classic games on Android

How to play King's Quest on Android

Install OG Quest from Google Play. OG Quest runs King's Quest I: Quest for the Crown, the original 1987 MS-DOS game, on Android, with touch controls for moving around and a keyboard for typing commands.

Step by step

  1. Install OG Quest from Google Play

    Use the button on this page, or search Google Play for OG Quest by UserLAnd Technologies.

  2. Open it once with internet

    The first launch loads the game from the Internet Archive.

  3. Visit the king

    Walk into the castle and talk to the king. He gives you the quest you must complete to become the next king.

  4. Move with touch, type your commands

    The custom controls let you walk, jump, swim and open the menu. Use the keyboard to type commands such as talk to the king.

  5. Save as you go

    Save and restore from the menu, or type save game and restore game.

What you get

  • The original 1987 game, not a remake
  • Custom touch controls to walk, jump, swim and open the menu
  • A keyboard for typed commands
  • Save and restore at any point
  • No ROM required

What you need

  • An Android phone or tablet with Google Play
  • Internet the first time you open the app

Frequently asked questions

Which King's Quest is this?

King's Quest I: Quest for the Crown, the 1987 MS-DOS version, unmodified, as preserved by the Internet Archive.

Do I need a ROM?

No. OG Quest contains no game files. It loads the publicly available version from the Internet Archive and adds touch controls.

How do I save my game?

Use the menu, or type save game. Type restore game to pick up where you left off.

About this app

OG Quest doesn't contain any game files or ROMs. It loads the publicly available, unmodified version from the Internet Archive and adds Android touch controls. You need internet the first time it loads.

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