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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Ancients 2: Approaching Evil
DOS1994 Farr-Ware Software
Cave Wars
DOS1996
Dragonflight
DOS1991 Thalion
Sword Quest 1: The Search
DOS1992
D-Day: The Beginning of the End
DOS1994 Impressions Games
Lords of the Realm 2
DOSWindows XP/98/95Windows 10/11Mac OS1996protected Impressions Games
Lords of the Realm II is a medieval-themed real-time strategy (RTS) and turn-based strategy game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra On-Line. Released in 1996, it is the second game in the "Lords of the Realm" series. Players manage their kingdom by balancing resources such as food, weapons, and gold, engaging in diplomacy w...
Checkers for Windows
Windows 3.x1997
Rampart
DOS1992 Atari
Rampart is an abandoned mix of strategy and shooter game designed by Dave Ralston and John Salwitz, developed by Atari and released by Electronic Arts in 1992 for DOS. Rampart was converted from the original arcade version to a number of platforms, including Amiga, Atari ST, C64, Game Boy, Genesis, Lynx, NES, SEGA Master System, SNES. Rampart is a ...
Sabre Team
DOS1994protected Krisalis
Over the Reich
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1996 Big Time Software
Chaos Overlords
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1996protected Stick Man Games
Chaos Overlords is a cyberpunk-themed strategy game developed by Stick Man Games and published by New World Computing in 1996. Set in a dystopian future, the game focuses on controlling the underworld of a city dominated by corrupt corporations and oppressive government forces. The player assumes the role of a crime lord, leading a gang with the go...
Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia
Windows XP/98/951999 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...
Big Sea: The Better One Will Win
DOS1994 Cyberdyne Systems
Conflict: Europe
DOS1989 Personal Software Services
Conflict Europe is an abandoned turn-based top-down strategy game set in Europe. The game was developed by Personal Software Services and released by Mirrorsoft in 1989 for DOS, Amiga and Atari ST.
Vampyr: Talisman of Invocation
DOS1989
Conflict in Vietnam
DOS1986 MicroProse Software
Stellar Crusade
DOS1988protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Grand Slam Bridge
DOS1986 Cybron corporation
Blitzkrieg: Battle at the Ardennes
DOS1990 Command Simulations
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...
Yuppi's Revenge
DOS1988 Ariolasoft
Spaceward Ho!
Windows 3.xDOS1992 Delta Tao Software
Mah Jongg Solitaire
DOS1987 Arcanum Computing
Crusade in Europe
DOS1985 MicroProse Software
Reaping The Dungeon
DOS1993 Frontline Software
MacArthur's War
DOS1990 SSG Strategic Studies Group
Ogre
DOS1986 Origin Systems
Exile III: Ruined World
Windows XP/98/95Mac OSWindows 3.x1997freeware Spiderweb Software
Star Wars Chess
DOSWindows 3.x1993 The Software Toolworks