The best abandonware strategy games
Games based on strategy allow for reasoning and planning of one’s moves and actions. The gameplay may be based on player’s turns (Turn-based Strategy) or it may be in real time (Real-Time Strategy, RTS). These games focus on strategy and tactics rather than action, sometimes with the addition of financial or logistic features.
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Star Control 2
DOS1992protected4.2/5 shoot 'em up
Battle Bugs
DOS19944.2/5 real-time tactics
Clue Master Detective
DOS19894.2/5 board game
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.
Conflict: Korea
DOS1992protected4.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
Gulf Strike
DOS19864.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics, board game
Mick's Strip Poker
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1999NSFW4.2/5 cards
Axis and Allies: Iron Blitz
Windows XP/98/9519994.2/5 wargame, board game
Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games
DOS1996protected4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Dune II: The building of a dynasty
DOS19924.2/5 real-time strategy
Dune II, released in 1992, is a pioneering real-time strategy game developed by Westwood Studios. Set in the world of Frank Herbert's Dune, players command noble houses in a battle for control over the planet Arrakis. With base-building, resource management, and tactical combat, the game introduced key elements of the genre and influenced future RT...
The Settlers
DOS1993protected4.2/5 sandbox strategy, real-time strategy
Conflict: Europe
DOS19894.2/5 turn-based tactics
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.
Gary Grigsby's Pacific War
DOS1992protected4.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
UFO 2000
WindowsLinux2004freeware4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 board game, kingdom simulation
Fantasy General
DOS1996protected4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Fantasy General is a hex-based turn-based strategy fantasy wargame. The player can duel either against a computer or a human opponent or even take part in a longer campaign. There are two sides to chose from, one good and one evil, each with unique and colorful units.
L'Empereur
DOS19914.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
101: The Airborne Invasion of Normandy
Windows XP/98/9519984.2/5 turn-based tactics
Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia
Windows XP/98/951999protected4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Archon: the Light and the Dark
DOS19844.2/5 board game
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...
North and South
DOS19904.2/5 wargame
Hooligans: Storm Over Europe
Windows XP/98/9520024.2/5 real-time tactics
Steel Panthers
DOS19954.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
Steel Panthers is the first game in the Steel Panthers series. It was released in 1995 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). This initial release laid the foundation for the series and introduced players to the turn-based tactical wargame experience that would be further developed in subsequent titles. The game focused on armored warfare and featur...
Star Fleet 2: Krellan Commander
DOS19894.2/5 space exploration, space simulation
Age of Empires
Windows XP/98/951997protecteddemo4.2/5 real-time strategy
Age of Empires, published by Microsoft and developed by Ensemble Studios, is one of the most popular historical RTS and started a successful series. The player must guide a civilization from prehistory to the iron age, battling other civilizations, building and gathering resources.
Magic: The Gathering
Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5 cards
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...
The Chessmaster 2000
DOS19864.2/5 chess
Worms
DOS1995protecteddemo4.2/5 artillery
Warcraft: Orcs and Humans
DOS1994protecteddemo4.2/5 real-time strategy
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is the first real-time fantasy strategy game from Blizzard Entertainment. Two separate story lines (Orcs and Humans) evolve with 12 scenarios per side telling the tale of the battle for the Kingdom of Azeroth. Players must mine gold and chop wood in order to construct buildings and create units. Each side tries to destro...
Master of Magic
DOSWindows XP/98/951994protected4.2/5 kingdom simulation, 4x
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...
Master of Orion 3
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2003protected4.2/5 4x, real-time tactics