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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.

Most popular hex based games

Panzer General
strategyDOS
Age of Wonders
strategyWindows XP/98/95
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Ogre

DOS19864.2/5 Origin Systems
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Age of Wonders

Windows XP/98/951999protecteddemo4.2/5 Triumph Studios
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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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Conflict: Korea

DOS1992protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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L'Empereur

DOS19914.2/5 KOEI
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Pacific General

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Star General

Windows XP/98/95DOS1996protected4.2/5 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

DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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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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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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People's General

Windows XP/98/951998protected4.2/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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V for victory: Market-Garden

DOS1993protected4.2/5 Atomic Games
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Heroes of Might and Magic II

DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected4.2/5 New World Computing
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The Perfect General

DOS19914.1/5 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 based on a solid set of rules and let the players progress at their own pace through missions and scenarios. The Perfect ...
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V for victory: Gold-Juno-Sword

DOS1993protected4.1/5 Atomic Games
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Panzer General

DOS1994protected4.1/5 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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Conflict in Vietnam

DOS19864.1/5 MicroProse Software
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High Command: Europe 1939-45

DOS19924.1/5 Colorado Computer Creations
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Mech War

DOS19924.1/5
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Hexxagon

DOS19934.1/5 Argo Games
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Battle Isle 2200

DOS1994protected4.1/5 Blue Byte Software
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Panzer General 2

Windows XP/98/951997protected4.1/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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The Great War: 1914 - 1918

DOS1993protected4.1/5 Blue Byte Software
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Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne

Windows XP/98/952002protecteddemo4.1/5 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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Steel Panthers 3: Brigade Command - 1939-1999

DOS1997protected4/5 SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Hexxagon 2

DOS19934/5 Argo Games
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Patton vs. Rommel

DOS19874/5 Electronic Arts
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Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 1

DOS19884/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
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Decisive Battles of the American Civil War: Vol. 2

DOS19894/5 SSG Strategic Studies Group
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Emperor of the Fading Suns

Windows XP/98/9519964/5 Holistic Design