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.

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Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

Windows XP/98/951999protected New World Computing

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.

Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne

Windows XP/98/952002protecteddemo 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...

Age of Wonders

Windows XP/98/951999protecteddemo Triumph Studios

V for victory: Velikiye Luki

DOS1992protected Atomic Games

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 wargame experience that would be further developed in subsequent titles. The game focused on armored warfare and featur...

Heroes of Might and Magic

DOSWindows XP/98/951995protected New World Computing

Panzer General 2

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

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 players take command of one of five different factions, each vying for control of the galaxy.In Star General, players comman...

Heroes of Might and Magic II

DOSWindows XP/98/951996protected New World Computing

Battle Isle 2200

DOS1994protected Blue Byte Software

High Command: Europe 1939-45

DOS1992 Colorado Computer Creations

Battle of Antietam

DOS1985protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

Battle Isle

DOS1991protected Blue Byte Software

V for victory: Market-Garden

DOS1993protected Atomic Games

Steel Panthers 3: Brigade Command - 1939-1999

DOS1997protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Windows XP/98/951996 Holistic Design

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, each with unique and colorful units.