The best abandonware strategy games
Games based on strategy allow for reasoning and planning of one’s moves and actions. The gameplay may be based on player’s turns (Turn-based Strategy) or it may be in real time (Real-Time Strategy, RTS). These games focus on strategy and tactics rather than action, sometimes with the addition of financial or logistic features.
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Heroes of Might and Magic
DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Civilization II: Test of Time
Windows XP/98/951999remake4.2/5 4x
Civilization II: Test of Time is an abandoned turn-based strategy game developed by Atari and released by MicroProse Software in 1999 for Windows. Civilization II: Test of Time is a remake of the cult classic Civilization 2, without the involvement of Sid Meier (the creator of the Civilization franchise). Test of Time includes fantasy and science f...
Cannon Fodder
DOS1994protected4.2/5 real-time tactics
Conflict in Vietnam
DOS19864.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
Bicycle Bridge
DOS19924.2/5 cards
Chessmaster 9000
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS20024.2/5 chess
Chessmaster 9000 is a chess game developed by Ubisoft and released in 2002. It's part of the Chessmaster series, which has been around since the 1980s. Chessmaster 9000 was known for its strong chess engine and comprehensive tutorial features, making it popular among both beginners and advanced players. The software also included annotated gam...
Dragon Lord
DOS19904.2/5 real-time strategy
Operation Combat: Computer Battle Game
DOS19904.2/5 wargame
V for victory: Market-Garden
DOS1993protected4.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos - Joey the Passion
Windows XP/98/9520044.2/5 cards
Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Joey the Passion, released by Konami in 2004, is a PC video game that brings the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game to life. This game is the third and final installment in the "Power of Chaos" series. Players engage in duels that adhere to the traditional rules of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, allowing them to construct and cu...
Axis and Allies
Windows XP/98/9519984.2/5 board game, wargame
Army Men
Windows XP/98/9519984.2/5 real-time tactics
Castles 2: Siege and Conquest
DOSMac OS1992protected4.2/5 real-time strategy
Centurion: Defender of Rome
DOS19904.2/5 4x
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.
Ascendancy
DOS19954.2/5 4x
Ascendancy is a science fiction themed turn-based strategy game developed by The Logic Factory and released in 1995 for DOS. Ascendancy is a classic 4X game (eXpand, eXplore, eXploit, eXterminate), similar to Master of Orion, yet with a few differences such as a technology tree.
Renegade Legion Interceptor
DOS1990protected4.2/5 wargame, turn-based tactics, board game
Space Crusade
DOS19924.2/5 turn-based tactics
Heroes of Might and Magic II
DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 turn-based tactics
Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness
DOS1995protected4.2/5 real-time strategy
Supremacy: Your Will Be Done
DOS19904.2/5 real-time strategy
Supremacy: You Will Be Done (also known simply as Overlord) is a rare example of mix between real-time strategy and science fiction themed 4X game (eXplore, eXpand, eXploid, eXterminate). Supremacy was developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Mastertronic in 1990.
Black Moon Chronicles
DOS1999protected4.1/5 real-time tactics
X-COM: Terror from the Deep
DOS1995protected4.1/5 turn-based tactics
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...
X-COM: Apocalypse
DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 turn-based tactics
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...
Warlords
DOS19904.1/5 4x
Action in the North Atlantic
DOS19894.1/5 naval simulation
Joan of Arc
DOS19894.1/5 turn-based tactics
Monopoly
DOS19854.1/5 board game
UMS 2: Nations at War
DOSMac OS19904.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
Warheads
Windows XP/98/9519974.1/5 artillery
Panzer General
DOS1994protected4.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics
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.