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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Archer Maclean's Pool
DOS1992 Virgin Interactive
Archon Ultra
DOS1994protected Free Fall Associates
Archon: the Light and the Dark
DOS1984 Free Fall Associates
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...
Armada 2525
DOS1991
Armchair Quarterback
DOS1985
Arnhem: The Market Garden Operation
DOS1988 Cases Computer Simulations
Ascendancy
DOS1995 The Logic Factory
Ascendancy is a science fiction themed turn-based strategy game developed by The Logic Factory and released in 1995 for DOS. Ascendancy is a classic 4X game (eXpand, eXplore, eXploit, eXterminate), similar to Master of Orion, yet with a few differences such as a technology tree.
Aspetra
DOS1996
Austerlitz 1805
DOS1989 Cornerstone Software
Axis and Allies
Windows XP/98/951998 Wargaming West
Axis and Allies: Iron Blitz
Windows XP/98/951999 Wargaming West
Azalta: Cult of the Raven
DOS1996
Backgammon
DOS1984 IBM
Backgammon
DOS1986
Balance of Power: The 1990 Edition
Windows 3.x1989freeware Mindscape
Balance of Power: The 1990 Edition is a geopolitical strategy game developed by Chris Crawford and released in 1985. It is considered a classic in the genre of political and strategic simulation games. The game is set during the height of the Cold War, specifically in 1986, and it allows players to step into the shoes of either the United Stat...
Balance of the Planet
DOSMac OS1990 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.
Bandit Kings of Ancient China
DOS1989 KOEI
Bang! Bang!
Windows 3.x1990
Baseball Mogul
Windows XP/98/951997 Infinite Monkey Systems
Battle Chess
DOS1988protected Interplay Productions
Chess was a niche genre in video gaming. There were lots of chess simulations: black and white very old games, licensed games from chess champions, etc. No one ever attempted to broaden the audience until Interplay published Battle Chess. Battle Chess appeal was almost entirely focused on the animations when two pieces ended on the same square.
Battle Chess 2: Chinese Chess
DOS1990protected Interplay Productions
Battle Chess 4000
DOS1992protected Interplay Productions
Battle for Atlantis
DOS1990
Battle for Normandy
DOS1983protected Tactical Design Group
Battle Isle
DOS1991protected Blue Byte Software
Battle Isle 2200
DOS1994protected Blue Byte Software
Battle Isle 93: The Moon of Chromos
DOS1993 Blue Byte Software
Battle of Antietam
DOS1985protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Battlestar
Windows 3.x1996freeware
BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception
DOS1988 Westwood Studios