Beast

Beast for DOS, released in 1984, is a fast-paced action-puzzle game where players control a blue smiley face trapped in a grid-based arena filled with deadly “beasts.” The goal is to push movable blocks to crush the beasts while avoiding contact, as touching them means instant death. With its simple ASCII graphics, quick reflex challenges, and progressively harder levels, Beast became a cult classic among early PC gamers seeking addictive, minimalist gameplay