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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Monopoly

DOS19854.1/5 board game

UMS 2: Nations at War

DOSMac OS19904.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics

Settlers of Catan

DOS19984.1/5 board game

Warlords 2

DOS19934.1/5 4x

Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos - Yugi the Destiny

Windows XP/98/9520034.1/5 cards

Populous: The Beginning

Windows XP/98/951998protected4.1/5 god game, sandbox strategy, real-time strategy

Bush Buck: Global Treasure Hunter

DOS19914.1/5 board game

Pacific General

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics

Syndicate

DOS1993protected4.1/5 real-time tactics

Celtic Tales: Balor of the Evil Eye

DOS19954.1/5 kingdom simulation

Celtic Tales: Balor of the Evil Eye is a strategy video game developed by KOEI and released in 1995. It is set in a mythical version of ancient Ireland and draws heavily from Celtic mythology, particularly focusing on the legendary figure Balor of the Evil Eye. Players take on the role of a clan leader, managing their tribe's resources, engagi...

Champion of the Raj

DOS19914.1/5 kingdom simulation

Conquest of Japan

DOS19924.1/5 wargame

Fooblitzsky

DOS19864.1/5 board game

Myth: The Fallen Lords

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS19974.1/5 real-time tactics, real-time strategy

Othello

DOS19864.1/5 board game

Cannon Fodder

DOS1994protected4.1/5 real-time tactics

Cannon Fodder, released by Sensible Software in 1993, is a military-themed action game that cleverly blends strategy with real-time tactics. Players control a small squad of soldiers through various missions, facing enemies and obstacles in a top-down perspective. The game's distinctive style is marked by its dark humor and satirical take on war, m...

Dungeon Keeper

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1997protected4.1/5 sandbox strategy, god game, real-time strategy

Conflict in Vietnam

DOS19864.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics

V for victory: Gold-Juno-Sword

DOS1993protected4.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics

Seal Team

DOS19934.1/5 real-time tactics

Total Annihilation

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 real-time strategy

Command & Conquer

DOS1995freeware4.1/5 real-time strategy

High Command: Europe 1939-45

DOS19924.1/5 wargame, turn-based tactics

WinRisk

Windows 3.x19924.1/5 board game

UMS: The Universal Military Simulator

DOSMac OS19884.1/5 turn-based tactics, wargame

UMS, short for Universal Military Simulator, is a computer-based wargame simulation developed by Rainbird Software in 1988. It was designed with the intention of providing players with a comprehensive and realistic military simulation experience.The game allows players to engage in strategic and tactical warfare across various scenarios and battlef...