Abandonware DOS title

The most popular 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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Acquire

DOS1989 IBM
Acquire (1989, DOS) brings boardroom drama to your DOS screen, turning you into a hotel tycoon in a game where the real enemy is... math. It's a faithful adaptation of the classic board game, complete with mergers, hostile takeove...
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Cutthroats

DOS1984 Infocom
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Cyrus

DOS1985
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Boggle

DOS1990 HVB Software
It’s Boggle (1990, DOS), the digital version of everyone’s favorite game where you try to spell long words while your friend keeps shouting “DOG” over and over. The game board is a 4x4 grid of letters, and ...
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Backgammon

DOS1986
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Gengis Khan

DOS1989 KOEI
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Armchair Quarterback

DOS1985
Armchair Quarterback lets you live the dream of yelling at your TV — but on your DOS machine, and with even less control. It’s part simulator, part quiz show, and all weird. You make play calls, analyze stats, and pray...
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Psion Chess

DOSMac OS1985 Psion Software
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Vulcan: The Tunisian Campaign

DOS1988 Cases Computer Simulations
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Bicycle Bridge

DOS1992
Ready to get your heart racing with the world’s slowest competitive sport? Bicycle Bridge brings the thrill of bidding, trick-taking, and utter confusion straight to your DOS machine. Whether you're a grandmaster or just som...
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Lords of Midnight

DOS1984remake Beyond Software
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Remote Control

DOS1989 Softie
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Felony!

DOS1984 BrainBank
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Vegas Gambler

DOS1987 Logical Design Works
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Blitz Draughts

DOS1992 PC Solutions
Don’t let the title fool you — Blitz Draughts isn’t a military simulation but rather a gloriously intense checkers game from 1992. This DOS brain-bender turns the classic board game into a high-speed duel of wits...
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Decision at Gettysburg

DOS1990 TigLon Software
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House of Cards

DOS1989
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Khalaan

DOS1990 Chip
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Firezone

DOS1988 Arcadia Systems
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Mini Putt

DOS1988 Artech Studios
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Hollywood Squares

DOS1989 GameTek
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WitchavenRL

Windows 10/11Linux2013
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Triple Triad Gold

Windows XP/98/952000freeware
Triple Triad is a card game that originated in the Final Fantasy series, specifically in Final Fantasy VIII. The game is played on a 3x3 grid, and each player has a deck of cards featuring different characters, monsters, or other ...
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Knight Exchange

DOS1988 Softdisk Publishing
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Mirror Magic

Windows XP/98/95Linux1995freeware