The most popular turn based games
In direct contrast with real-time games, turn-based games gameplay is based on the players taking turns to do what needs to be done: move in a dungeon, play cards, attack enemy units.
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Machiavelli the Prince
DOS1995protected Holistic Design
Van Buren (Fallout 3)
Windows XP/98/952003canceleddemo Black Isle Studios
Van Buren was a science fiction post-apocalyptic RPG being developed by Black Isle Studios and never published. Van Buren was the direct sequel to Fallout 2, part of the Fallout franchise. Van Buren was canceled in 2003.
Fantasy General
DOS1996protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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.
The Perfect General
DOS1991 White Wolf Productions
The Perfect General is a turn-based strategy military game developed by White Wolf Productions and released in 1991 by Quantun Quality Production. The Perfect General gameplay is quite simple compared to other wargames, but it's based on a solid set of rules and let the players progress at their own pace through missions and scenarios. The Perfect ...
Panzer General 2
Windows XP/98/951997protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
The Aethra Chronicles
DOS1994
The Aethra Chronicles is not a well know fantasy RPG, but it deserves some praise. It was developed by only one person (Micheal Lawrence) and, as the title implies, was intended to be the first volume of a saga. Unfortunately, volume two and three were never made. For a shareware game, Aethra was pretty solid and is still loved by the ones who play...
Curse of the Azure Bonds
DOS1989protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
The Temple of Elemental Evil
Windows XP/98/952003protected Troika Games
The Temple of Elemental Evil is a computer role-playing game (CRPG) released in 2003 by Troika Games and published by Atari. The game is set in the World of Greyhawk, one of D&D's most famous campaign settings. The story begins in the small village of Hommlet and revolves around an ancient, sinister temple that serves as the center for ele...
One-Nil Soccer Manager
DOS1992 New Era Software
One-Nil Soccer Manager is a text-based soccer management simulation game that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was developed for various home computer systems, including DOS, Commodore 64 and Amiga. In One-Nil Soccer Manager, players take on the role of a soccer team manager, making strategic decisions to guide their team to s...
World Class Leader Board
DOS1988 Access Software
World Class Leader Board is a golf simulation game developed and published by Access Software and released in the late 1980s for various platforms, including the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, and PC. Players could choose their clubs, adjust their stance, and navigate through the virtual courses. World Class Leader Board was designed by Bruce ...
Wizardry 2: The knight of diamonds
DOS1982 Sir-tech Software
Uninvited
DOSMac OS1987 ICOM Simulations
The $100,000 pyramid
DOS1988 Magicom Multimedia
President Elect: 1988 Edition
DOS1987protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
President Elect: 1988 Edition is a political simulation game developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) and released in the mid-1980s. The game simulates U.S. presidential elections and allows players to take on the role of campaign managers in an effort to help their candidate win the election. Players can simulate U.S. presidential elect...
Alpha Centauri
Windows XP/98/951999protected Firaxis Games
Master of Orion 3
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2003protected Quicksilver Software
Blades of Exile
Windows 3.xMac OSWindows XP/98/951997freeware Spiderweb Software
Blades of Exile is a classic role-playing video game developed by Spiderweb Software. It's the third installment in the "Exile" series. The game was released in 1997 for Mac OS, and later for Windows in 1998.In Blades of Exile, players control a party of adventurers who explore the underground world of Exile/Avernum, a vast network of caves and dun...
Battle Isle
DOS1991protected Blue Byte Software
Spirit of Adventure
DOS1991 Attic Entertainment Software
DND
DOS1984
Football Manager 3
DOS1993 Bedrock Software
Encyclopedia of War: Ancient Battles
DOS1988 Cases Computer Simulations
The Dark Heart of Uukrul
DOS1989 Digital Studios Limited
Crazy Nick's Leisure Suit Larry Casino
DOS1992 Sierra On-Line
Warlords 2
DOS1993 SSG Strategic Studies Group
Star Command
DOS1988protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Empire: Wargame of the Century
DOS1987 Northwest Software
Big Sea: The Better One Will Win
DOS1994 Cyberdyne Systems
Allan Border's Cricket
DOS1993 Audiogenic