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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.

Most popular turn based games

Magic: The Gathering
strategyWindows XP/98/95
Civilization
strategyDOS, Windows 3.x
  • risk-3
    DOS19893.8/5 Mastertronic
  • balanceplanet-3
    DOSMac19903.9/5 Incredible technologies

    Balance of the Planet is an environmental simulation game designed by Chris Crawford and self published under the Incredible technologies label in 1990. Its almost unique (for the time) and serious theme contributed to the game to stand out. Balance of the Planet is part of the Balance of Power series.

  • stripdeluxe-2
    DOS1994NSFW4.2/5
  • age-of-wonder-2-05
    Windows XP/98/952002protected4.1/5 Triumph Studios
  • moraffrevenge-2
    DOS19883.8/5 Moraffware
  • minesweeper-04
    Windows 3.x19924.1/5 Microsoft
  • emperor-fading-suns-04
    Windows XP/98/9519964/5 Holistic Design
  • scorched-earth-05
    DOS1991protected4.1/5
  • uukrul-4
    DOS19893.9/5 Digital Studios Limited
  • clue-master-detective-03
    DOS19894.2/5 Dalali Software

    Clue Master Detective is an abandoned strategy game developed by Dalali Software and released by Leisure Genius in 1989 for DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, C64. Clue Master Detective is based on the well known board game Clue (also known as Cluedo). Clue can be played in single player, but the best gaming experience come from the multi-player mode.

  • unlimited-adventures-09
    DOSMac1993protected4.1/5 MicroMagic

    After publishing a plethora of Gold Box titles, SSI decided to release a fantasy RPG based on the Forgotten Realms scenarios of Dungeons & Dragons where the player could create its own adventures. Forgotten Realms Unlimited Adventures (FRUA) is the ultimate Gold Box RPG and received praise from everyone who played it. If you loved Dark Knights ...

  • pools-of-darkness-06
    DOS1991protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
  • ancients2-approaching-evil-02
    DOS19943.9/5 Farr-Ware Software
  • railroad-tycoon-deluxe-07
    DOS19934.1/5 MicroProse Software
  • battle-isle-2-01
    DOS1994protected4.1/5 Blue Byte Software
  • stellarcrusade-1
    DOS1988protected4/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
  • tunnels-and-trolls-02
    DOS19904.2/5 New World Computing
  • playhouse-strip-poker-03
    DOS1988NSFW3.7/5 Eurosoft
  • oubliette-3
    DOS19833.3/5
  • secret-silver-blades-03
    DOSMac1990protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

    Secret of the Silver Blades is a fantasy RPG set in the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons universe, developed and released by SSI Strategic Simulations Inc. in 1990 for DOS, Macintosh, Amiga and Commodore 64 systems. Secret of the Silver Blades is part of the Pool of Radiance series and uses the same "GoldBox" engine with isometric turn-based combat ...

  • monopoly-stevens-01
  • jagged-alliance-deadly-games-09
    DOS1996protected4.2/5 Sir-tech Software
  • perfectgeneral-1
    DOS19914.2/5 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 ...

  • ufo2000-03
    WindowsLinux2004freeware4.4/5
  • wheel-of-fortune-1
    DOS19874.1/5 Softie
  • lexicross-3
    DOS19914/5 Platinumware

    Lexi-Cross is an abandoned science fiction tv show-styled puzzle game. Lexi-Cross was developed by Platinumware and released for DOS by Interplay Productions in 1991. The gameplay is a turn-based mix between Scrabble and Wheel of fortune with elements of Battleship.

  • battlechess2-1
    DOS1990protected3.8/5 Interplay Productions
  • wizardry2-1
    DOS19823.9/5 Sir-tech Software
  • xcom3-09
    DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 Mythos Software

    X-COM: Apocalypse is the third installment of the very popular X-COM franchise. After X-COM: Ufo Defence and Terror From the Deep, fans expected another smash hit. Apocalypse is quite different under many aspects, from gameplay to aesthetics. X-COM Apocalypse was designed by Julian Gollop (the same designer that brought the original X-COM to l...

  • crusade-in-europe-01
    DOS19853.9/5 MicroProse Software