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The most popular turn-based tactics games

Turn-based tactical video games are a genre of strategy games where gameplay is divided into turns, during which players take sequential actions with their units or characters. In turn-based tactical games, players typically control a group of units, such as soldiers, heroes, or specialized characters, and navigate them across a grid-based map or environment. Each turn, players can move their units, attack enemies, use special abilities, or perform other actions within the game's mechanics and rules.

The turn-based nature of these games allows players to carefully consider their options and plan their moves strategically, taking into account factors like terrain, unit strengths and weaknesses, and the overall objectives of the game. Typically, the outcome of battles or encounters is determined by a combination of factors such as unit statistics, positioning, and sometimes random chance. Some well-known examples of turn-based tactical games include the XCOM series, Heroes of Might and Magic series, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Jagged Alliance. 

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Jagged Alliance

DOS1994protected4.3/5 Sir-tech Software
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Conflict in Vietnam

DOS19864.2/5 MicroProse Software
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Sword of Aragon

DOS1989protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Metal Marines

Windows 3.x19933.9/5 Namco
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V for victory: Velikiye Luki

DOS1992protected3.9/5 Atomic Games
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Crusade in Europe

DOS19853.9/5 MicroProse Software
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5th Fleet

DOS19943.9/5
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V for victory: Gold-Juno-Sword

DOS1993protected4.1/5 Atomic Games
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Fantasy Empires

DOS1993protected3.9/5 Silicon Knights
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Decision in the Desert

DOS19853.8/5 MicroProse Software
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Battle of Antietam

DOS1985protected3.6/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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UMS: The Universal Military Simulator

DOSMac OS19884.1/5 Intergalactic Development
UMS, short for Universal Military Simulator, is a computer-based wargame simulation developed by Rainbird Software in 1988. It was designed with the intention of providing players with a comprehensive and realistic military simulation experience.The game allows players to engage in strategic and tactical warfare across various scenarios and battlef...
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L'Empereur

DOS19914.2/5 KOEI
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Battle Isle 2200

DOS1994protected4.1/5 Blue Byte Software
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The Civil War

DOS19873.3/5 Avalon Hill
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Empire II: The Art of War

DOSWindows XP/98/9519954.1/5 White Wolf Productions
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Blitzkrieg: Battle at the Ardennes

DOS19903.5/5 Command Simulations
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Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games

DOS1996protected4.2/5 Sir-tech Software
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Desert Rats

DOS19863.9/5 Cases Computer Simulations
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Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 1

DOS19884/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
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Carrier Strike: South Pacific 1942-44

DOS1992protected3.8/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Siege

DOS19924/5 Mindcraft Software
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Gary Grigsby's Pacific War

DOS1992protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Battle Isle 93: The Moon of Chromos

DOS19934/5 Blue Byte Software
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UFO 2000

WindowsLinux2004freeware4.2/5
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Mech Brigade

DOS1987protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Nectaris

DOS19954/5 Hudson soft
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Patton vs. Rommel

DOS19874/5 Electronic Arts
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Merchant Colony

DOS19914.2/5 Impressions Games
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Midway Campaign

DOS19834/5 Microcomputer Games Inc.