Cadaver

Developed by Bitmap Brothers and published by Image Works in 1990, Cadaver is an isometric action-adventure originally released for Amiga and Atari ST before reaching DOS. Players guide dwarf thief Karadoc into the castle of the mad King Wulf in search of treasure concealed around his cadaver. Each floor is riddled with mechanical traps, scrolls, potions, and undead enemies, demanding simultaneous combat and puzzle-solving — cracking secret door codes, manipulating switches, and concocting potions from found ingredients. The game's signature metallic user interface and finely crafted pixel art are instantly recognizable as Bitmap Brothers hallmarks. An expansion, The Payoff, later added new levels to extend the adventure.