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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Vlad Tepes Dracula
Windows XP/98/951997 real-time strategy, business simulation
Empire: Wargame of the Century
DOS1987 wargame
Star Control 2
DOS1992protected shoot 'em up
Acquire
DOS1989 board game
High Command: Europe 1939-45
DOS1992 wargame, turn-based tactics
Worms
DOS1995protecteddemo artillery
Fantasy General
DOS1996protected 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.
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici
DOSMac OS1996protected sandbox strategy, real-time strategy, city building
Total Annihilation Kingdoms
Windows XP/98/951999protected real-time strategy
UMS: The Universal Military Simulator
DOSMac OS1988 turn-based tactics, wargame
UMS, short for Universal Military Simulator, is a computer-based wargame simulation developed by Rainbird Software in 1988. It was designed with the intention of providing players with a comprehensive and realistic military simulation experience.The game allows players to engage in strategic and tactical warfare across various scenarios and battlef...
Crazy Nick's Parlor Games with Laura Bow
DOS1992 board game
Nobunaga's Ambition 2
DOS1989
Air Force Commander
DOS1992 real-time tactics
Powermonger
DOS1992 god game, real-time strategy
Powermonger is a real-time strategy game where the player must defeat opponents by conquering towns and tipping the balance of power in their favor. Success requires giving orders to soldiers and captains, as well as accumulating enough resources (such as food and equipment) to survive and ultimately win.
Annals of Rome
DOS1988 kingdom simulation
Ambush at Sorinor
DOS1993 real-time strategy, real-time tactics
L'Empereur
DOS1991 wargame, turn-based tactics
Army Men 2
Windows XP/98/951998protected real-time tactics
V for victory: Market-Garden
DOS1993protected wargame, turn-based tactics
Unnatural Selection
DOS1993 real-time tactics
Conquest of the New World (Deluxe Edition)
DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected 4x
Conquest of the new world is a turn-based strategy game that lets you control one of 6 different nations in their attempt to colonize the new continent. The gameworld is represented in an isometric point of view. Combat is a mini-game taking place on a battlefield where victory can be achieved by killing enemy troops or capturing the enemy's flag.
4 Queens Computer Casino
DOS1992 cards
Star Wars Chess
DOSWindows 3.x1993 chess
Archon Ultra
DOS1994protected board game
Battle of Antietam
DOS1985protected wargame, turn-based tactics
WinRisk
Windows 3.x1992 board game
Archon: the Light and the Dark
DOS1984 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...
Star Command
DOS1988protected space exploration, turn-based tactics
Emperor of the Fading Suns
Windows XP/98/951996 4x
Hoyle Classic Card Games
DOS1993 cards