Abandonware DOS title

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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Legions

Windows 3.xMac19943.7/5 Mindscape
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Lexi-Cross

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.
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Liero

DOS1999freeware4/5
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Links: The Challenge of Golf

DOS19904/5 Access Software
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Lord of Destruction

DOS19942.6/5 Rebelsoft
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Lords of Conquest

DOS19873.6/5 Eon Software
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Lords of Midnight

DOS1984remake3.8/5 Beyond Software
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MacArthur's War

DOS19903.9/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
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Machiavelli the Prince

DOS1995protected4.1/5 Holistic Design
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Mad Paradox

DOS1994NSFW3.9/5 Queen Soft
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Magic: The Gathering

Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5 MicroProse Software
Magic: The Gathering (sometimes also referred as Shandalar) is an abandoned strategy game based on the popular collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, developed and released by MicroProse Software for Windows in 1997. MTG is set on the fictional plane of Shandalar. You can play a single-player campaign or simply play duels against computer oppo...
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Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia

Windows XP/98/9519993.5/5 Wizards of the Coast
Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia is an abandoned "educational" application and turn-based strategy game based on he Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. MTG: Interactive Encyclopedia was developed by Wizards of the Coast and released in 1999 for Windows XP, 98, 95. The base application contains Magic cards up to the Mercadi...
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Mah Jongg Solitaire

DOS19874.1/5 Arcanum Computing
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Mario's Game Gallery

DOSMac19953.8/5 Presage Software
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Master of Magic

DOSWindows XP/98/951994protected4.2/5 SimTex
Master of Magic is a turn based 4x strategy game developed by SimTex and published by the well know Microprose, very similar to Civilization, with a fantasy twist. You play as a wizard and your objective is to evolve your race from a small settlement to a bursting empire. To do so, you can produce military units to fight other computer controlled p...
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Master of Orion

DOS1993protected4.1/5 SimTex
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Master of Orion 2: Battle at Antares

DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.3/5 SimTex
Master of Orion II is a 4X turn-based sci-fi strategy game set in space. Master of Orion 2 gives the player an empire to run by controlling food and production, managing economy and researching new technology. The player can wage war against other races or use spies and diplomacy to achieve victory.
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Master of Orion 3

Windows XP/98/95Mac2003protected4.2/5 Quicksilver Software
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Mean 18

DOS19864.1/5 Microsmiths
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Mech Brigade

DOS1987protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Mech War

DOS19924.1/5
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Merchant Prince

DOS19934.1/5 Holistic Design
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Metal Marines

Windows 3.x19933.9/5 Namco
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Mick's Strip Poker

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1999NSFW4.2/5
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MicroLeague Wrestling

DOS19894.2/5 MicroLeague Multimedia
MicroLeague Wrestling is an abandoned wrestling action game based on the WWF league, developed by MicroLeague Multimedia and released in 1989 for DOS. MicroLeague Wrestling was also published for Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64.
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Midway Campaign

DOS19834/5 Microcomputer Games Inc.
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Mind Mirror

DOS19863.6/5
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Mines of Titan

DOS19893.6/5 Westwood Studios
Mines of Titan (also known as Mars Saga for other platforms) is an abandoned single-player RPG with a sci-fi setting (you're going to Mars!). Mines of Titan was developed by Westwood Studios and released by Infocom in 1989 for DOS, Apple II and Commodore 64.
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Minesweeper

Windows 3.x19924/5 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...
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Mini Putt

DOS19883.8/5 Artech Studios