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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Chamber of the Sci-Mutant Priestess
DOS1989protected3.8/5 ERE Informatique
Champions of Krynn
DOS1990protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Chaos Overlords
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1996protected3.2/5 Stick Man Games
Chaos Overlords is a cyberpunk-themed strategy game developed by Stick Man Games and published by New World Computing in 1996. Set in a dystopian future, the game focuses on controlling the underworld of a city dominated by corrupt corporations and oppressive government forces. The player assumes the role of a crime lord, leading a gang with the go...
Checkers for Windows
Windows 3.x19974.1/5
Chess
DOS19814/5 International PC Owners
Chess88
DOS19844/5
Chessmaster 9000
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS20024.2/5 UBI Soft
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...
Circuit's Edge
DOS19904.1/5 Westwood Studios
Circuit's Edge is a cyberpunk-themed role-playing game developed by Westwood Associates and published by Infocom. It was released in 1990 for MS-DOS. Set in a dystopian future, Circuit's Edge takes place in the fictional city of Rhoes Island, a dark and gritty urban landscape filled with crime, corruption, and advanced technology. Players take on t...
Civilization
DOSWindows 3.xMac OS19914.2/5 MicroProse Software
Civilization is the critically acclaimed strategy game designed by Sid Meier and Bruce Campbell Shelley that became a staple in 4X turn-based strategy. Civilization was developed by MicroProse Software and released in 1991 for DOS, Windows 3.x, Amiga, Atari ST, Mac, etc. Civilization was followed by sequels, the last one being published recently. T...
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...
Civilization II: Test of Time
Windows XP/98/951999remake4.2/5 Atari
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...
Clash of Steel
DOS1993protected3.9/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Classic Concentration
DOS19884.2/5 Softie
Classic Hangman
DOS19833.6/5 Norland Software
Clue Master Detective
DOS19894.2/5 Dalali Software
Clue Master Detective is an abandoned strategy game developed by Dalali Software and released by Leisure Genius in 1989 for DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, C64. Clue Master Detective is based on the well known board game Clue (also known as Cluedo). Clue can be played in single player, but the best gaming experience come from the multi-player mode.
Colonization
DOSWindows 3.xLinuxMac OS1994protected4.2/5 MicroProse Software
Colonization is a turn-based strategy 4x game developed and published by MicroProse in 1994 for DOS, Windows 3.1, Linux and Mac. The setting is the European Colonization of the New World. Colonization gameplay and interface are similar to Civilization, another Sid Meier game. However, there are some differences between Civilization and Colonization...
Color Buster
DOS19923.6/5
Color Lines
DOS19923.8/5 Gamos
Combat Chess
Windows XP/98/951997protected3.9/5 Minds Eye Productions
Computer Diplomacy
DOS19843.6/5 Avalon Hill
Conflict
DOS19904/5 Mastertronic
Conflict in Vietnam
DOS19864.1/5 MicroProse Software
Conflict: Europe
DOS19894.2/5 Personal Software Services
Conflict Europe is an abandoned turn-based top-down strategy game set in Europe. The game was developed by Personal Software Services and released by Mirrorsoft in 1989 for DOS, Amiga and Atari ST.
Conflict: Korea
DOS1992protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
Conquest of Japan
DOS19924.1/5 Impressions Games
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.
Cover Girl Strip Poker
DOS1991NSFW4/5 Emotional Pictures
Crazy Nick's Leisure Suit Larry Casino
DOS19923.3/5 Sierra On-Line
Crazy Nick's Parlor Games with Laura Bow
DOS19923.4/5 Sierra On-Line
Crazy Nick's Software Picks: King Graham's Board Game Challenge
DOS19922.8/5 Sierra On-Line