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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DOS19904.2/5 Infogrames
Hard Nova
DOS19903.7/5 Malibu Interactive
Hard Nova is a sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) developed by Malibu Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. Released in 1990, it is available on platforms such as the DOS, Amiga, Atari ST. Hard Nova is set in a distant future where players navigate through various star systems. The player takes on the role of a mercenary leader in charge of a s...
Mines of Titan
DOS19893.7/5 Westwood Studios
Mines of Titan (also known as Mars Saga for other platforms) is an abandoned single-player RPG with a sci-fi setting (you're going to Mars!). Mines of Titan was developed by Westwood Studios and released by Infocom in 1989 for DOS, Apple II and Commodore 64.
Neverwinter Nights
DOS1991protected4/5 Beyond Software
Wizardry 5: Heart of the Maelstrom
DOS19883.5/5 Sir-tech Software
Worms
DOS1995protecteddemo4.2/5 Team 17
Subbuteo
DOS19903/5 Goliath Games
Amberstar
DOS19924/5 Thalion
Amberstar is a fantasy old school RPG very similar to Ultima 6 that uses a top-down view for interiors and small locations and a first person pseudo 3D view for everything else. Unfortunately, the sequel (called Ambermoon) was available for Amiga only and no version existed for DOS or Windows. Amberstar was developed and published by Thalion for DO...
Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) v1.1
Windows XP/98/95DOSLinux1996freeware3.9/5
Bloodstone: an Epic Dwarven Tale
DOS19934/5 Mindcraft Software
Panzer General
DOS1994protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Panger General is a turn based strategy wargame developed by SSI set in World War 2. The player can choose Axis or Allies and fight against the AI or another human player in more than 30 scenarios on a classic hex based map.
Wasteland
DOS1988protected3.9/5 Interplay Productions
Railroad Tycoon Deluxe
DOS19934.1/5 MicroProse Software
Hack
DOS1984freeware3.8/5
Fallout 2
Windows XP/98/951998protected4.1/5 Black Isle Studios
Advanced Civilization
DOS19954/5 Avalon Hill
Risk: the World Conquest Game
DOS19893.8/5 Mastertronic
Blades of Exile
Windows 3.xMac OSWindows XP/98/951997freeware4/5 Spiderweb Software
Blades of Exile is a classic role-playing video game developed by Spiderweb Software. It's the third installment in the "Exile" series. The game was released in 1997 for Mac OS, and later for Windows in 1998.In Blades of Exile, players control a party of adventurers who explore the underground world of Exile/Avernum, a vast network of caves and dun...
Warlords 2
DOS19934.1/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
Centurion: Defender of Rome
DOS19904.2/5 Bits of magic
Centurion: Defender of Rome is a turn-based strategy game set in ancient Rome times. As a centurion of the Roman Empire, you will fight against the enemies of Rome in real time battles in every corner of Italy and Europe, you'll be a gladiator, race chariots, fight naval battles and more.
Empire: Wargame of the Century
DOS19874/5 Northwest Software
Jones in the Fast Lane
DOS19914/5 Sierra On-Line
Jones in the Fast Lane is the kind of game that you don't see often these days. It's a mix between a digital board game and a modern day life simulation. The goal of the game is to live the life of Jones, making choices about school, work, your home, etc. Graphics is a mix of cartonish and digitized characters, very reminishent of some of the best ...
Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne
Windows XP/98/952002protecteddemo4.1/5 Triumph Studios
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne is a turn-based strategy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Gathering of Developers. It was released in 2002 as a sequel to the original Age of Wonders. The game is set in a fantasy world where players take on the role of a leader, either as a wizard or a warlord, and compete for control of the...
Links: The Challenge of Golf
DOS19903.9/5 Access Software
Ultimate Soccer Manager 2
DOSWindows 3.x19964/5 Impressions Games
Emperor of the Fading Suns
Windows XP/98/9519964/5 Holistic Design
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
Windows XP/98/9519964.2/5 Synergistic Software
Warheads
Windows XP/98/9519974.2/5
Worlds of Legend: Son of the Empire
DOS19934.2/5
Queen of Tenshindo 95
Windows XP/98/951995NSFW3.9/5