Windows 7 Game Compatibility List

[edub1352]

My games - working/not

Win7, HP, x64

Working - admin/XP-SP3 switch

- MAME

NOT working, tried admin/compatibility switches - apps crash
- future pinball (Future Pinball)
- visual pinball (VPForums.org Home Page)

apps crash with "app has stopped working" - no explanation

 

[Carl Lawrence]

Here are some old games at work or not work with Windows 7:

Working:

Monster Truck Madness 1

Needs patching:

Insane (you need to install patch, just google it.)

Doesn't work at all:
Speedbusters (error: Wrong Windows error.)

 

[YvesW]

Warlords Battlecry III...

...currently running on my Seven 64bits.

1. To upgrade from 1.00 to 1.03, use the patch found on
Patches and Fixes: Warlords Battlecry 3 v1.03 Full Patch - Demo Movie Patch Download Section - GamersHell.com.
The other patchs don't run on Seven 64bits.

2. Use Windows XP SP3 compatibility.

 

[deadevil13]

Some more to add

The following have been tested on Win 7 Ultimate (32-bit/x86), Ver. 6.1 Build 7600 - with the latest 'windows updates' (as of today )

Alot of small-time games, that are pretty much obsolete now.

DOESN'T WORK:
Network Q Rally Championship
Late nineties 3D rally game. Doesnt install, due to its age it uses a 16-bit DOS installer. If you do start INSTALL.EXE, cmd opens and you get:

This system does not support fullscreen mode. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application

(for anyone interested, this plays perfectly on XP SP3)

DOES WORK:
Classic Car Racing (1C Company)

Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince

Sabrina The Teenage Witch: Brat Attack (1999, Simon & Schuster/Knowledge Adventure)
[Amazingly, but im sure no one really cares all that much]

Street Legal
[i dont own this game any more, but i am 100% certain it installed and played out of the box.]

Worms 2 (Team17, 1997)
REQUIRES WORK-AROUND: Installs fine (if using a more modern distro, i.e. Sold Out Software), but will not run properly (you will get colour corruption, i.e. everything goes an awful pink or green colour.) unless you end the process "explorer.exe" before playing. Other than that, works fine.

As a side note, when will we be seeing this 'google doc' ?
If and when its up and running, im very happy to contriubte or even help with the upkeep.
Also do you want compability for those 'shareware' games you get on games compilation discs (i.e. Daisy's Garden)?

Got more games to come, going through my library now!

 

[deadevil13]

Sadly,
Empire Earth Gold - does not work. Installs fine, then the .exe runs and then closes itself. Tried compability settings and the stop explorer.exe trick - still no luck.

 

[kentucky777]

here's my share its Important to read this before reading my games list.. i ran tested this games with this OS and GPU

NOTE: All major games in listed here None of it that brought in STEAM or any online like Direct2Drive but most of it are came from the retail BOX

PC1/32bit

OS: Windows 7 32bit 7600
CPU: Intel Core2Duo E7500 2.93Ghz
Motherboard: Asus P5KPL-AM
RAM: 2GB/400PCS
GPU:Geforce 9500GT

and

PC2/64bit

OS: Windows 7 64 bit 7600
CPU: Intel Core2Duo E7500 2.932Ghz
Motherboard: Asus P5KPL-AM/SE
RAM: 4GB/400PCS
GPU: Geforce 9800GT

my both Windows are 7600 version

Worked without any huge issue, the colored blue titles it means its still existed in my hard drive so if you have a doubt about it you can ask me i could send you some screen shot for prof... without colored titles are not in my hard drive anymore but if its possible we can talk about it so i can tested it for you, i added some version as i remembered others i can't remember the version but i can guarantee you all this game are tested and running accordingly

as you can see there's (Unpatched) and some are patched version as i remember others i really don't remember the version and i don't know if that certain game has newer patch to make it work or fix the any problem yet its still work..

UPDATED!!



The Simpsons Hit & Run (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Gothic II Gold - 32bit / 64bit
Gothic III - 32bit / 64bit
Gothic III Forsaken Gods Stand Alone Expansion Pack - 32bit / 64bit
AVATAR The Game (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Bionic Commando (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
The Movies (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Timeshift (1.01) - 32bit / 64bit
Splinter Cell Double Agent (1.2) - 32bit / 64bit
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (Unpatched) - 32bit / i haven't tried on my PC2/64bit
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 with Soaked/Wild Expansion - 32bit / 64bit
Stalker Call of Pripyat - 32bit / 64bit
Stalker Clear Sky - 32bit / 64bit
Operation Flashpoint Resistance (1.96) - 64bit / i haven't tried on PC1/32bit

The Sims, with Livin' Large,House Party,Hot Date,Vacation,Unleashed,Superstar,Makin' Magic
Expansion Pack - 32bit / 64bit

Boiling Point Road To Hell (2.0) - 32bit / 64bit

Hitman Blood Money (1.2) - 32bit / 64bit there's a slight issue here this game works with random OS Compatibilities if i use XP(SP3) it works but then again when i play it again im receiving a "Not Responding" pop up so i need to tested other OS Compatibility to make it work again its just random or its just me?

Teenage Ninja Turtles 2 Battle Nexus (Unpatched) - 32bit / haven't tried on PC2/64bit
The Suffering Ties That Binds (Unpatched) - 32bit / i haven't tried on PC2/64bit , but it needs XP Compatibilities
The Suffering (Unpatched) - 32bit , it needs XP Compatibilities

Dynasty Warriors Orochi (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit , a slight issue which sometimes gives a fully throttle that can run the game into highest frame rate like over 100FPS but sometimes when exit the game and played it again it backs to normal sometimes you need to ALT+TAB minimize and maximize the game Window in order to solve the unstable framerate problem

Mass Effect (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Prison Tycoon 3 (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit you need XP Compatibility to run it
Final Fantasy 7 (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit sometimes it needs to set to XP Compatibility mode

Half-Life, Tested MODS Earth Special Force,Counter-Strike 1.6 - 32bit / 64bit , but im having a random exit when i use MODS like Firearms and The Specialist i haven't tested the other MODS

Counter-Strike Condition Zero - P32bit / 64bit
SimCity 4 Deluxe (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Car Tycoon (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Stronghold Crusaders (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit

Thief 3 (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit , the game runs fine on normal version but as soon as i patch it im getting a random crash

Deux Ex Invisible Wars (Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Indego Prophecy a.k.a Fahrenheit (Unpatched) - 64bit
Mall Tycoon (Unpatched) - 64bit
The Settlers IV - 32bit / 64bit
Enter The Matrix - 32bit / 64bit
The Matrix Path of Neo (1.2) - 32bit / 64bit
Plant Vs Zombies(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Penumbra Black Plague(Unpatched) - 64bit
Zombie Shooter(Unpatched)- 32bit / 64bit
Zombie Driver(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Fort Zombie(Unpatched) - im getting Not Responding message so i haven't played it but i don't if the new patch work now
Still Life 2(Unpatched) - 64bit / i haven't tried on 32bit
Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix(Unpatched) - 64bit
Neverwinter Nights 2 (1.23.1763) - 32bit / 64bit
Elven Legacy(Unpatched) - 32bit
NBA2K10(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Juiced 2 Hot Imports Night(Unpatched) - 64bit
Starwars Force Unleashed (1.2) - 32bit / 64bit
Tomb Raider Underworld (1.1) - 32bit / 64bit
Half-Life 2 Orange Box(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Condemned Criminal Origins(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Watch Men The End is Nigh Part 2(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bitPC1/PC2
Dark Sector(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Saints Row 2(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit , but there was a throttle problem the frame rate is incredibly x3 faster but i don't know if there's a new patch for unstable framerate fix

Red Faction Guerrilla (1.2) - 32bit / 64bit , it has throttle problem or unstable of framrate but since i patch it to latest patch it backs to normal

Bully Scholarship Edition(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Batman Arkham Asylum(1.1) - 32bit / 64bit
Alone in the Dark(Unpatched) - 64bit
ARMA Armed Assault (1.14) - 32bit / 64bit
ARMA 2 (1.5) - 32bit / 64bit
Lost Planet Extreme Condition(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Solder of Fortune Payback (Unpatched) - 32bit , but it has a sound problem seconds later it crashed
The Godfather II(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Overlord(1.4) - 32bit / 64bit
Assassins Creed 2(1.1) - 32bit / 64bit
Velvet Assassin(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Dawn of War Dark Crusade(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Stormrise(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Killing Floor(10.25.2009) - 32bit / 64bit
Death Track(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Onimusha(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Devil May Cry 3(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Escape from Paradise City(1.0.0.1) - 32bit / 64bit
Men of War(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Daemon Vector(Unpatched) - 64bit
GTA 4(1.0.7.0) - 32bit / 64bit
Wanted Weapons of Fate(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Rise of the Argonauts(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Fuel(Unpatched)-32bit / 64bit
Dark Horizon(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Resident Evil 5(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
WALL-E(Unpatched) - 64bit
Guitar Hero World Tour(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Saw the video game(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Majesty 2(Unpatched)- 32bit / 64bit
Divinity II Ego Dragonis(1.03) - 64bit
F.E.A.R(Unpatched)- 32bit / 64bit
You Are Empty(Unpatched) - 64bit , XP/Vista Mode

Silver Fall Earth Awakening(Unpatched) - 32bit , i got some pinky glitches all over the screen i mean everywhere but i dont know if its related to W7 and i don't know either if there's newer patch for W7 fix or the glitch

Rainbow Six Vegas 2(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Legendary(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit

Bioshock(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit , you need a XP mode to play it otherwise you well experiencing a unstable sound even crashes

Bioshock 2(Unpatched) - 64bit
Prey - 32bit / 64bit
El Matador(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
L.A Rush(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Lord of the Rings Conquest(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Empire Earth 2(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
Mercenaries 2(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit
FarCry 2(Unpatched) - 32bit / 64bit

most of it here are haven't tested on both PC's architecture either 32bit or 64bit but most of them are working perfectly i still have many games unlisted and untested i may can't update my list frequently so just ask me i may can help you with it

 

[Yien]

Great!
Up!

 

[crimson]

Allods:
W7 Ultimate 64

I posted a thread on the Allods website about the issue I'm having:
Allods Online - A Completely Free To Play Online Game! • View topic - Allods Online blocked by Windows Firewall

Basically, it installs fine. Shortcut is set to launch from the "launcher.exe" file. But when I try to launch it, I get this weird error. After lots of troubleshooting, I tried launching it from another file in the program folder. "AOgame.exe". It launched fine. However, it crashes after about half an hour of game play. So I have to keep relogging in.

 

[EvilOzzmess]

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (x64)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine (x64)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles (x64)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion GOTY Edition (x64)

Should all be added/placed under the 'Working' category, because all install and play and everything (even the Official DLC add-on contents). No idea about (x86), sorry.

 

[socrgy9]

Jane's Fleet Command does not work at all with Win7 x86 (didn't work with Vista either). The game won't even install. You need DosBox to make this work as many other DOS/Win95 games.

i'm thinking of purchasing jane's fleet command again since i got a newer and better desktop. Problem is, i remember it wouldnt work when i had windows vista and i'm concerned about it not working with windows 7. is there any way or are there any programs out there that would be best to make old games work on windows 7? it says it originally worked on windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP.

thanks for any help

i've checked out the dosbox website kuliddar mentioned, but im unsure as to which version i should download. any help here would be appreciated too

 

[lackoo]

May i post this in here ?

GoG.com games working on Windows 7 64bit
check this thread from page 1

 

[socrgy9]

May i post this in here ?

GoG.com games working on Windows 7 64bit
check this thread from page 1

any ideas about the DosBox website? i don't understand computers enough to figure that one out

 

[andy13]

Transport Giant / Gold and add on ?

Transport Giant Gold from Jowood installs and runs perfectly on W7 x64 with no tweaking and no problems but TG Gold combined with TG Down Under does not

Hi I am new to this site so hope I am doing this ok.
Just wanted to clarify : Doesn't Transport Giant Gold already have the expansion hence Gold ? (you would not need the add on as already included) or did you mean original Transport Giant (not Gold)
I have Original Transport Giant . It would not run on Windows 7 x64 Kept getting error message re Kernel close all antivirus software. I then added the two game patches and map editor and it ran ok apart from frequent crashes with memory error cannot read ??? but could live with this as ran for some time inbetween crashes so did frequent saves. I then added original Add on for Down under and now the game will not play with original Kernel error message. Also I could not delete the addon so backed up my computer to previous day and it now runs again without add on.
So is it Transport Giant Gold you mention that works or the original Transport Giant (non Gold) As mentioned I Understand Gold inclused Downunder already. Also If Gold which version do you have : Original Joe wood , or the later budget versions either the White SOLD OUT edition or the red RELOAD edition and do these also have the addon included as they are both Gold ? If so will give orginals to someone with XP where they should both work and buy a new Gold version for my Window 7 X64. Hope you can help.
Thanks in advance .
andy13

 

[pawz7]

Andy, and all, I have mis-reported. It is not Transport Giant that runs perfectly on my W7 x64, it is TRAFFIC GIANT. My apologies for misleading you. The Transport Giant I have ( Gold Edition) and which I could not get to run on W7 x64. I think is the original; Blue Case with two pictures on it and with 2 CD's and Techtree map inside. If in UK I will pass on to anyone interested. Sorry John.

 

[MindlessSpark]

anyonw know if simcity 4 deluxe works on windows 7, either mode?

 

[Darician]

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne - (Both)
Deus Ex: Invisible War (Both)

I tested these on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit and they work just fine out of the box. Had to modify nothing for neither the install nor to run it.

 

[stormy13]

Armed and Dangerous,

Armed and Dangerous (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

working on both 32 bit and 64 bit here, no workarounds needed.

 

[xXBarrelGamerXx]

The Sims 3 With All Expansions

Run Pretty Good Maxed Out

 

[YvesW]

Sid Meier's Pirates!

...runs on 64bits.
No widescreen.
Alt-tabbing to desktop crashes the game.
(I didn't try any compatibility modes and I don't remember if it was the case on Win XP...)

 

[tktk88]

EA Sports Tiger Woods Golf 2008 Runs on Windows 7 Pro X64 no issues also multi player online and Direct work with no issues