Waterloo

Waterloo (1989, DOS) is not here to entertain you with flashy graphics or arcade thrills. Instead, it calmly places Napoleon and Wellington on the table and expects you to think. A lot. This is a classic hex-based strategy game that treats historical accuracy with near-religious devotion. Troop placement, morale, terrain, and timing matter far more than luck, and every poor decision is punished with quiet efficiency. There’s no dramatic music telling you you’re losing—just the slow realization that you absolutely are. The presentation is dry, but that’s part of its stern charm. Waterloo feels like a digital war room simulation, perfect for players who enjoy manuals almost as much as the game itself. Not exciting in a modern sense, but deeply satisfying if your idea of fun involves careful planning and historical what-ifs.