It's no secret that digital distribution services dominate the PC gaming industry. Storefronts like Steam and GOG have done a great job of opening up PC games to players, and exciting new indie games have a huge marketplace to compete in.
However, not every classic PC game has made its way online. Check out our list of ten classic PC games that, for one reason or another, can only be played from a CD drive.
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