Abandonware DOS title

Turn-based games sorted by release date

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.

Most popular turn based games

Magic: The Gathering
strategyWindows XP/98/95
Civilization 2
strategyWindows XP/98/95
Civilization
strategyDOS, Windows 3.x

Turn based games

  • conquestnewworld-1
    DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 Quicksilver Software

    Conquest of the new world is a turn-based strategy game that lets you control one of 6 different nations in their attempt to colonize the new continent. The gameworld is represented in an isometric point of view. Combat is a mini-game taking place on a battlefield where victory can be achieved by killing enemy troops or capturing the enemy's flag.

  • deadlock-08
    Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1996protected4.2/5 Accolade
  • dogs-of-war-01
    Windows XP/98/9519964.3/5 Software Engineering
  • emperor-fading-suns-04
    Windows XP/98/9519964/5 Holistic Design
  • exile2-04
    Windows XP/98/95MacWindows 3.x1996freeware3.5/5 Spiderweb Software
  • fantasygeneral-1
    DOS1996protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

    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.

  • free-enterprise-07
    Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 Tsunami Media

    Dehumanizing offices? Check. Depressing environment? Check. No windows in the whole place? Check. Good, I'm ready to exploit my workers and become great entrepreneur. All of this thanks to Free Enterprise, a simulation for Windows by Tsunami Media, published in 1996.

  • genocide-06
    DOS1996freeware3.6/5
  • grandprixwizard-1
    DOS19964/5 Wizard Games
  • homm2-10
    DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 New World Computing
  • jagged-alliance-deadly-games-09
    DOS1996protected4.2/5 Sir-tech Software
  • moo2-administratoroffer
    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.

  • over-the-reich-07
    Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19963.8/5 Big Time Software
  • star-general-combo-02
    Windows XP/98/95DOS1996protected3.5/5 Catware, Inc.
  • ultimate-soccer-manager-2-07
    DOSWindows 3.x19964.2/5 Impressions Games
  • baseball-mogul-01
    Windows XP/98/9519973.8/5 Infinite Monkey Systems
  • blades-exile-02
    Windows 3.xMacWindows XP/98/951997freeware3.9/5 Spiderweb Software
  • checkers-for-windows-02
    Windows 3.x19974.1/5
  • combat-chess-02
    Windows XP/98/951997protected3.8/5 Minds Eye Productions
  • dungeon-crawl-dos-03
    Windows XP/98/95DOSLinux1997freeware3.9/5

    Dungeon Crawl (also known as Linley's Dungeon Crawl from the name of the original programmer: Linley Henzell) is a classic roguelike: an RPG with permadeath, procedural generation and high replayability. Dungeon Crawl was released on 1997 but it's not maintained anymore. The spiritual successr of Crawl is DCCS (Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup).

  • exile3-03
    Windows XP/98/95MacWindows 3.x1997freeware3.8/5 Spiderweb Software
  • fallout1-8
    DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 Interplay Productions
  • magic-the-gathering-8
    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...

  • pacific-general-03
    Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
  • panzerl-general-2-08
    Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
  • steel-panthers-3-06
    DOS1997protected4/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
  • warheads-04
    Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5
  • warlords-3-07
    Windows XP/98/9519974.3/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group

    Warlords 3: Reign of Heroes is an abandoned turn-based fantasy strategy game designed by Steve Fawkner, developed by SSG Strategic Studies Group and released by Red Orb Entertainment in 1997 for Windows. Warlords 3: Reign of Heroes is part of the Warlords game series and features quite a few multiplayer modes: from LAN to PBEM.

  • xcom3-09
    DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 Mythos Software

    X-COM: Apocalypse is the third installment of the very popular X-COM franchise. After X-COM: Ufo Defence and Terror From the Deep, fans expected another smash hit. Apocalypse is quite different under many aspects, from gameplay to aesthetics. X-COM Apocalypse was designed by Julian Gollop (the same designer that brought the original X-COM to l...

  • 101-invasion-normandy-05
    Windows XP/98/9519984.2/5 Empire Interactive