Abandonware DOS title

The most popular abandonware strategy games

Games based on strategy allow for reasoning and planning of one’s moves and actions. The gameplay may be based on player’s turns (Turn-based Strategy) or it may be in real time (Real-Time Strategy, RTS). These games focus on strategy and tactics rather than action, sometimes with the addition of financial or logistic features.
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Dark Reign: The Future of War

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 real-time strategy, real-time tactics
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Space Crusade

DOS19924.2/5 turn-based tactics
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The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici

DOSMac1996protected3.9/5 sandbox strategy, real-time strategy, city building
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Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor

Windows XP/98/9519973.8/5 real-time strategy
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Black & White

Windows XP/98/9520013.4/5 god game
Black & White is a strategy god simulation video game developed by Lionhead Studios and published by Electronic Arts in 2001 for Microsoft Windows and later for other platforms. In Black & White players take on the role of a deity who must guide and nurture a civilization of worshippers on a series of islands. The central objective of the g...
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Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 2

DOS19893.9/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
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Master of Magic

DOSWindows XP/98/951994protected4.2/5 kingdom simulation, 4x
Master of Magic is a turn based 4x strategy game developed by SimTex and published by the well know Microprose, very similar to Civilization, with a fantasy twist. You play as a wizard and your objective is to evolve your race from a small settlement to a bursting empire. To do so, you can produce military units to fight other computer controlled p...
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Star Control 2

DOS1992protected4.2/5 shoot 'em up
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Nectaris

DOS19954/5 turn-based tactics
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Arrakis

DOS20003.9/5 real-time strategy
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Fantasy General

DOS1996protected4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Fantasy General is a hex-based turn-based strategy fantasy wargame. The player can duel either against a computer or a human opponent or even take part in a longer campaign. There are two sides to chose from, one good and one evil, each with unique and colorful units.
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BattleTech: The Crescent Hawks' Revenge

DOS19904.1/5 real-time tactics
BattleTech: The Crescent Hawks' Revenge is a turn-based strategy game developed by Westwood Associates and published by Infocom in 1990. It is the sequel to "Crescent Hawk's Inception" and is set in the BattleTech universe, a fictional universe where noble houses and mercenary groups vie for power using giant robotic vehicles known as BattleMe...
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Warlords 2

DOS19934.1/5 4x
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Cultures

Windows XP/98/952000protected3.9/5 sandbox strategy, real-time strategy
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QBasic Gorillas

DOS1991freeware4/5 artillery
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Stronghold

DOS1993protected4/5 real-time strategy, kingdom simulation
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Hannibal

DOS19933.5/5 kingdom simulation
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The Chessmaster 2000

DOS19864.2/5 chess
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Syndicate

DOS1993protected4.2/5 real-time tactics
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Annals of Rome

DOS19883.8/5 kingdom simulation
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Cannon Fodder

DOS1994protected4.2/5 real-time tactics
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Powermonger

DOS19923.9/5 god game, real-time strategy
Powermonger is a real time strategy game where the player must defeat the opponents by conquering towns and tipping the balance of power in his/her favor. This is done by giving orders to soldiers and captains and by accumulating enough resources (food and equipment) to survive and ultimately win.
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Decision in the Desert

DOS19853.8/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
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Grand Slam Bridge

DOS19863.4/5 cards
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Dungeon Keeper 3: War for the Overworld

Windows2000canceled4/5 sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy
Dungeon Keeper 3 was a cancelled dungeon management strategy game being developed by Bullfrog that was never released. Dungeon Keeper 3 was cancelled in 2000 and the Dungeon Keeper franchise ended without a third chapter.
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Archon: the Light and the Dark

DOS19844.2/5 board game
Archon: The Light and the Dark is an abandoned DOS fantasy blend of strategy and action game, developed by Free Fall Associates and published for DOS by Electronic Arts in 1984. Archon and its sequels are a unique mix of chess-like turn-based strategy and arcade action games. Take chess and add the fact that every time two pieces land on the same s...
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X-COM: Terror from the Deep

DOS1995protected4.1/5 turn-based tactics
X-COM: Terror from the Deep is a DOS science fiction tactical strategy game, the sequel of one of the most popular DOS games in history X-COM Ufo Defense. Terror from the Deep was designed by Stephen Gross (the X-COM original being designed by Julian Gollop) and was published by MicroProse Software back in 1995. Terror from the deep doesn't change ...
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Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne

Windows XP/98/952002protecteddemo4.1/5 turn-based tactics
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne is a turn-based strategy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Gathering of Developers. It was released in 2002 as a sequel to the original Age of Wonders. The game is set in a fantasy world where players take on the role of a leader, either as a wizard or a warlord, and compete for control of the...
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Bang! Bang!

Windows 3.x19903.8/5 artillery