A full overview of all adventure games released in the Zork Series. These can be episodes, remakes/remasters or sequels, created by either one or several companies. As long as the IP is used, we'd quantify this as part of a 'series'.
Developed by Activision
Zork: The Undiscovered Underground (1997)
Zork: The Undiscovered Underground was written by former Infocom employees Michael Berlyn and Marc Blank, Marc being part of the small group who created the original Zork game. The game was released for free to promote the commercial release of Zork: Grand Inquisitor. The player takes the role of a private in the Inquisition Guard […]
Return to Zork (1993)
According to the myth, the Great Underground Empire of Zork was destroyed and all evil magic was dispersed. But now, the IT&L Corporation claims to have discovered the mythical dark recesses beneath the Valley of the Sparrows. Since their discovery, nightmares have become common. People have vanished. Buildings have disappeared. And you, the unwitting traveler, […]
Zork: Grand Inquisitor (1997)
Magic has been banned from the Great Underground Empire of Zork. By edict of the Grand Inquisitor, the Empire has been sealed off and the practice of magic declared punishable by totemization (a very bad thing). Can you save the Underground? Adventurer Wanted. Expert puzzle-solver and treasure hunter sought for recovery of three sacred treasures. […]
Zork Nemesis: The Forbidden Lands (1996)
Evil rules the Forbidden Lands. Here, the souls of the Empire’s great alchemists lie in perpetual hell… at the hands of the Nemesis. Now the forces of the Underground beckon you to uncover the mystery behind the Nemesis’ curse. Travel through five mind-bending worlds to discover the ancient secret of alchemy that will free the […]
Developed by Infocom
Enchanter (1983)
When the wicked power of the Warlock subjugates this land, his magic defenses will recognize all who have attained the Circle of Enchanters. So, to a novice we speak – one yet unproven who has the heart to challenge and the skill to dare. Sealed inside, you will find such wisdom and guidance as we […]
Sorcerer (1984)
A cryptic diary is all that remains in the sanctum of Belboz the Necromancer, grand and powerful leader of the Guild of Enchanters. It is feared that he is in thrall to evil sorcery. If so, the freedom of the land and the very existence of the Circle of Enchanters could be forfeit. To rescue […]
Spellbreaker (1985)
An unknown evil causes magic to fail and threatens your world with total annihilation. Only the most inspired Enchanter can hope to uncover and destroy this dark force.
Zork I: The Great Underground Empire (1980)
Embark on a magical fantasy where fabulous treasures, exotic creatures and diabolical puzzles draw you in deeper than the darkest caverns in the Great Underground Empire.
Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz (1981)
Reckon with a capricious sorcerer-on-the-verge-of-senility as you explore a hidden region of the Great Underground Empire on a quest to master the powers of the once-great Wizard of Frobozz.
Zork Zero: The Revenge of Megaboz (1988)
Return to the age of the Flatheads with the court jester as your sole companion – allay the curse of the great wizard Megaboz to save the Great Underground Empire of Zork.
Zork III: The Dungeon Master (1982)
Take the plunge into the heart of the Great Underground Empire to uncover the secret purpose of the enigmatic Dungeon Master for your ultimate triumph or destruction.
Developed by Infocom Remakes
Zork Remake (2019)
An unsanctioned first person realtime 3D remake of Zork I: The Great Underground Empire.
Developed by Jolt Online Gaming
Legends of Zork (2009)
In this browser-based lite RPG, the Great Underground Empire has recently fallen and the land is in disarray. The Royal Treasury has been sacked. The stock market has collapsed, leading even mighty FrobozzCo International to fire employees from throughout its subsidiaries. A craze of treasure-hunting has swept through the remnants of the Great Underground Empire. […]