The best hex based games

Many old turn-based wargames took place on a map represented with identical hexagons. These hex-based games are not common these days (Civilization V is a rare exception), but were well known to C64, DOS PC and Spectrum owners.

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Ogre

DOS1986 Origin Systems

Pacific General

Windows XP/98/951997protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

L'Empereur

DOS1991 KOEI

Age of Wonders

Windows XP/98/951999protecteddemo Triumph Studios

Mix one part turn-based strategy, one part fantasy novel, add a dash of dragon, and you get Age of Wonders (1999). This is the game where wizards rule, elves sulk in forests, and you get to conquer the world with tactical brillian...

Fantasy General

DOS1996protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

Fantasy General is a hex-based turn-based strategy fantasy wargame. The player can duel either against a computer or a human opponent or even take part in a longer campaign. There are two sides to chose from, one good and one evil...

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

Windows XP/98/951999protected New World Computing

Hexxagon

DOS1993 Argo Games

People's General

Windows XP/98/951998protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

High Command: Europe 1939-45

DOS1992 Colorado Computer Creations

Star General

Windows XP/98/95DOS1996protected Catware, Inc.

Star General is a turn-based strategy game developed by Catware and published by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.). It was released in 1996 for MS-DOS and later for Windows. The game is set in a science fiction universe where play...

The Perfect General

DOS1991 White Wolf Productions

The Perfect General is a turn-based strategy military game developed by White Wolf Productions and released in 1991 by Quantun Quality Production. The Perfect General gameplay is quite simple compared to other wargames, but it's b...

V for victory: Gold-Juno-Sword

DOS1993protected Atomic Games

Panzer General

DOS1994protected 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.

Conflict: Korea

DOS1992protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

Step into the Korean War with Conflict: Korea, where you command UN forces and discover that even in strategy games, North Korea is a problem. It follows the same system as the rest of the Conflict series: cold interfaces, hot war...

Heroes of Might and Magic II

DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected New World Computing

Steel Panthers

DOS1995 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

Steel Panthers is the first game in the Steel Panthers series. It was released in 1995 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). This initial release laid the foundation for the series and introduced players to the turn-based tactical...

Conflict in Vietnam

DOS1986 MicroProse Software

This one's not for the faint of heart. Conflict in Vietnam tries to simulate the complexity and chaos of guerrilla warfare in a game where every click can cost lives. The graphics are minimal, the tension maximal. Logistics, terra...

V for victory: Market-Garden

DOS1993protected Atomic Games

Hexxagon 2

DOS1993 Argo Games

Battle Isle 2200

DOS1994protected Blue Byte Software

With Battle Isle 2200 (1994), the series goes full 3D cinematic—with cutscenes so dramatic you’d think they were auditioning for a soap opera in space. The gameplay is classic hex strategy, but now with upgraded visual...

Panzer General 2

Windows XP/98/951997protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

The Great War: 1914 - 1918

DOS1993protected Blue Byte Software

Heroes of Might and Magic

DOSWindows XP/98/951995 New World Computing

Mech War

DOS1992

Patton vs. Rommel

DOS1987 Electronic Arts

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 1

DOS1988 SSG Strategic Studies Group

Released in 1988, Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 1 is as straightforward as its title. You get historical accuracy, a serious strategy engine, and about as many graphical flourishes as a tax form. Yet the depth i...

Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 2

DOS1989 SSG Strategic Studies Group

By 1989, SSI doubled down with Vol. 2, offering more battles, more maps, and the same demanding mechanics. If you enjoyed the first, you’ll feel right at home; if you didn’t, this won’t change your mind. The seri...