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.
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Epic Baseball
DOS19953.8/5 MicroLeague Multimedia
Exile: Escape from the Pit
Windows XP/98/95Mac OSWindows 3.x1995freeware3.9/5 Spiderweb Software
Fuzzy's World of Miniature Space Golf
DOS19953.5/5 Pixel Painters Corporation
Heroes of Might and Magic
DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.2/5 New World Computing
Machiavelli the Prince
DOS1995protected4.1/5 Holistic Design
Mario's Game Gallery
DOSMac OS19954/5 Presage Software
Mirror Magic
Windows XP/98/95Linux1995freeware3.6/5
Nectaris
DOS19954/5 Hudson soft
Queen of Tenshindo 95
Windows XP/98/951995NSFW3.9/5
Strip Poker Professional: REV B
DOS1995NSFW3.1/5 Artworx Software
Ultimate Soccer Manager
DOS19953.9/5 Impressions Games
Virtual Pool
DOS19954.2/5 Celeris
Warlords 2 Deluxe
DOS19953.6/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
Worms
DOS1995protecteddemo4.2/5 Team 17
X-COM: Terror from the Deep
DOS1995protected4.1/5 MicroProse Software
X-COM: Terror from the Deep is a DOS science fiction tactical strategy game and the sequel to one of the most popular DOS games in history, X-COM: UFO Defense. Terror from the Deep was designed by Stephen Goss (the original X-COM was designed by Julian Gollop) and was published by MicroProse Software in 1995. Terror from the Deep doesn't change the...
Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) v1.1
Windows XP/98/95DOSLinux1996freeware3.9/5
Aspetra
DOS19963/5
Azalta: Cult of the Raven
DOS19963.8/5
Battlestar
Windows 3.x1996freeware3.8/5
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 Synergistic Software
Cave Wars
DOS19964.2/5
Chaos Overlords
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1996protected3.2/5 Stick Man Games
Civilization 2
Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 MicroProse Software
Civilization II is a turn-based strategy game developed by MicroProse and released in 1996. It's the second installment in the "Civilization" series, created by Sid Meier. The game builds upon the concept of its predecessor, Civilization, and expands on its gameplay mechanics, graphics, and depth.In Civilization II, players take on the role of a le...
Conquest of the New World (Deluxe Edition)
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: Planetary Conquest
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1996protected4.1/5 Accolade
Dogs of War
Windows XP/98/951996demo4.2/5 Software Engineering
Emperor of the Fading Suns
Windows XP/98/9519964/5 Holistic Design
Exile II: Crystal Souls
Windows XP/98/95Mac OSWindows 3.x1996freeware3.9/5 Spiderweb Software
Fantasy General
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
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.