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The most popular turn-based tactics games

Turn-based tactical video games are a genre of strategy games where gameplay is divided into turns, during which players take sequential actions with their units or characters. In turn-based tactical games, players typically control a group of units, such as soldiers, heroes, or specialized characters, and navigate them across a grid-based map or environment. Each turn, players can move their units, attack enemies, use special abilities, or perform other actions within the game's mechanics and rules.

The turn-based nature of these games allows players to carefully consider their options and plan their moves strategically, taking into account factors like terrain, unit strengths and weaknesses, and the overall objectives of the game. Typically, the outcome of battles or encounters is determined by a combination of factors such as unit statistics, positioning, and sometimes random chance. Some well-known examples of turn-based tactical games include the XCOM series, Heroes of Might and Magic series, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Jagged Alliance. 

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Blitzkrieg: Battle at the Ardennes

DOS1990 Command Simulations
vulcan-04

Vulcan: The Tunisian Campaign

DOS1988 Cases Computer Simulations
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Conflict: Korea

DOS1992protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
empire2-art-war-05

Empire II: The Art of War

DOSWindows XP/98/951995 White Wolf Productions
a-line-in-the-sand-03

A Line in the Sand

DOS1992protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
sword-of-aragon-05

Sword of Aragon

DOS1989protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
crusade-in-europe-01

Crusade in Europe

DOS1985 MicroProse Software
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Austerlitz 1805

DOS1989 Cornerstone Software
joan-of-arc-03

Joan of Arc

DOS1989 Chip
full-metal-planete-05

Full Metal Planete

DOSMac OS1990 Hitech Productions
roadwareuropa-1

Roadwar Europa

DOS1987protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
pacific-general-03

Pacific General

Windows XP/98/951997protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
siege-06

Siege

DOS1992 Mindcraft Software
battle-isle-93-03

Battle Isle 93: The Moon of Chromos

DOS1993 Blue Byte Software
ums-2-07

UMS 2: Nations at War

DOSMac OS1990 Intergalactic Development
panzer-battles-05

Panzer Battles

DOS1990 SSG Strategic Studies Group
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Renegade Legion Interceptor

DOS1990protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
decision_gettysburg-02

Decision at Gettysburg

DOS1990 TigLon Software
decker-02

Decker

Windows 10/112002freeware
kampfgruppe-05

Kampfgruppe

DOS1987protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
gemfire-03

Gemfire

DOS1992 KOEI
frontlines-impressions-03

Front Lines

DOS1994 Impressions Games
great-napoleonic-battles-01

Great Napoleonic Battles

DOS1991 Impressions Games
decisive-civil-war-1-03

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 1

DOS1988 SSG Strategic Studies Group
gulf-strike-04

Gulf Strike

DOS1986 Microcomputer Games Inc.
battle-for-normandy-02

Battle for Normandy

DOS1983protected Tactical Design Group
knights-of-the-desert-03

Knights of the Desert

DOS1983protected Tactical Design Group
waterloo-02

Waterloo

DOS1989protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
frontline-v14-01

Frontline

DOS1990 Cases Computer Simulations
mech-brigade-03

Mech Brigade

DOS1987protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.