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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Black Crown
DOS1995
Gateway to the Savage Frontier
DOS1991protected Stormfront Studios
Gateway to the Savage Frontier is a Dungeons & Dragons computer role-playing game released in 1991. It was developed by Beyond Software (later known as Stormfront Studios) and published by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.) as part of their "Gold Box" series; a lineup of D&D games known for their tactical combat and deep adherence to Advance...
The all new Family Feud
DOS1989 Softie
Strip Poker Deluxe
DOS1994NSFW
DND
DOS1984
Heroes of Might and Magic II
DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected New World Computing
Late Night Sexy TV Show
DOS1994NSFW Dynabyte
Capture the Flag
DOS1993
Hexxagon 2
DOS1993 Argo Games
Clash of Steel
DOS1993protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
Windows XP/98/951996 Synergistic Software
The Ball Game
DOS1991 Esprit Software Programs
Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
DOSLinuxMac OS1990protected Sir-tech Software
Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge is a role-playing game (RPG) developed by Sir-Tech and released in 1990. It's the sixth installment in the long-running "Wizardry" series. The game begins with the player's party investigating a castle where the Cosmic Forge, a powerful magical pen capable of rewriting reality, was once used by a mad king ...
Alpha Centauri
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1999protected Firaxis Games
Sid Meier took one look at Earth and said, “Let’s leave this dump.” Thus, Alpha Centauri (1999, Windows XP) was born - a 4X strategy game that takes Civilization to space, then adds philosophy, moral dilemmas, and terrifying sentient fungi. It’s like if Civ II read too much Nietzsche and went off its meds. The factions are a...
Minesweeper
Windows 3.x1992 Microsoft
Microsoft Minesweeper is an iconic puzzle game that has been included with Microsoft Windows operating systems since Windows 3.1. The game's objective is to clear a rectangular board containing hidden mines without detonating any of them. The player clicks on a square to reveal what's underneath, and numbers are displayed to indicate how many mines...
Axis and Allies: Iron Blitz
Windows XP/98/951999 Wargaming West
Crazy Nick's Leisure Suit Larry Casino
DOS1992 Sierra On-Line
Metal Marines
Windows 3.x1993 Namco
Settlers of Catan
DOS1998
Grand Prix Wizard
DOS1996 Wizard Games
Battle Isle
DOS1991protected Blue Byte Software
The Dark Heart of Uukrul
DOS1989 Digital Studios Limited
Yuppi's Revenge
DOS1988 Ariolasoft
People's General
Windows XP/98/951998protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Conquest of Japan
DOS1992 Impressions Games
Queen of Tenshindo 95
Windows XP/98/951995NSFW
X-COM: Terror from the Deep
DOS1995protected MicroProse Software
X-COM: Terror from the Deep (also known as X-COM 2) is a DOS science fiction tactical strategy game and the sequel to one of the most popular DOS games in history, X-COM: UFO Defense. Terror from the Deep was designed by Stephen Goss (the original X-COM was designed by Julian Gollop) and was published by MicroProse Software in 1995. Terror fro...
Hard Nova
DOS1990 Malibu Interactive
Hard Nova is a sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) developed by Malibu Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. Released in 1990, it is available on platforms such as the DOS, Amiga, Atari ST. Hard Nova is set in a distant future where players navigate through various star systems. The player takes on the role of a mercenary leader in charge of a s...
Wizardry 4: The Return of Werdna
DOS1988 Sir-tech Software