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The most popular 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.

Most popular hex based games

Star General
strategyWindows XP/98/95, DOS
Heroes of Might and Magic II
strategyDOS, Windows XP/98/95
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Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

Windows XP/98/951999protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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Star General

Windows XP/98/95DOS1996protected4/5 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 players take command of one of five different factions, each vying for control of the galaxy.In Star General, players comman...
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Heroes of Might and Magic II

DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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Steel Panthers

DOS19954.2/5 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 wargame experience that would be further developed in subsequent titles. The game focused on armored warfare and featur...
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Age of Wonders

Windows XP/98/951999protecteddemo4.2/5 Triumph Studios
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Power Dolls

DOS19943.8/5 Kogado Software Products
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Heroes of Might and Magic

DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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Panzer General

DOS1994protected4.2/5 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.
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Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne

Windows XP/98/952002protecteddemo4/5 Triumph Studios
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne is a turn-based strategy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Gathering of Developers. It was released in 2002 as a sequel to the original Age of Wonders. The game is set in a fantasy world where players take on the role of a leader, either as a wizard or a warlord, and compete for control of the...
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Panzer General 2

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Nobunaga's Ambition 2

DOS19893.9/5 KOEI
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Nobunaga's Ambition

DOS19883.7/5 KOEI
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Nectaris

DOS19954/5 Hudson soft
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Clash of Steel

DOS1993protected3.9/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Battle Isle

DOS1991protected3.7/5 Blue Byte Software
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Fantasy General

DOS1996protected4.2/5 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, each with unique and colorful units.
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People's General

Windows XP/98/951998protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
roadwar2000-3

Roadwar 2000

DOS1987protected4/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Gary Grigsby's War in Russia

DOS1993protected3.7/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Bandit Kings of Ancient China

DOS19893.9/5 KOEI
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Mech War

DOS19924.1/5
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Decision in the Desert

DOS19853.8/5 MicroProse Software
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Emperor of the Fading Suns

Windows XP/98/9519964.1/5 Holistic Design
ogre-03

Ogre

DOS19864.2/5 Origin Systems
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Carrier Strike: South Pacific 1942-44

DOS1992protected3.8/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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L'Empereur

DOS19914.2/5 KOEI
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High Command: Europe 1939-45

DOS19924.1/5 Colorado Computer Creations
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Pacific General

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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The Battle of the Bulge: Tigers in the Snow

DOS1982protected3.8/5 Tactical Design Group
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V for victory: Velikiye Luki

DOS1992protected3.9/5 Atomic Games