strategy games

Games in the "strategy" genre (by release years)

Populous

Populous
Populous, released in 1989 by Bullfrog Productions, is a groundbreaking real-time strategy game that pioneered the “god game” genre. As a deity, players wield divine powers to guide and protect their followers while shaping the landscape and waging s...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1989
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

SimCity

SimCity
SimCity, released in 1989 by Maxis, is a groundbreaking city-building simulation game that pioneered the genre and became an instant classic. In "SimCity," players take on the role of a city planner and mayor, tasked with designing, building, and man...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1989
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: -

Battle Chess

Battle Chess
Battle Chess, released for MS-DOS in 1988 by Interplay Productions, brought the classic game of chess to life with a unique and entertaining twist. Instead of simple moves on a static board, each piece was represented by a fully animated character, t...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1988
Developer: Interplay Productions
Publisher: -

Defender of the Crown

Defender of the Crown
Defender of the Crown, released in 1986 by Cinemaware, is a visually striking strategy game set in the turbulent era of medieval England. Combining turn-based strategy, action, and cinematic storytelling, players assume the role of a Saxon noble seek...
Genre: STRATEGY
Release: 1986
Developer: Cinemaware
Publisher: -