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Multiplayer games - E-mail PC

In play-by-mail (PBEM), players play over the Internet, but do so in an alternating and asynchronous fashion. When one user makes a move (i.e., completes a turn), information about their moves is sent to a competitor via e-mail, after which the competitor - at any time - begins their own turn. This form of multiplayer does not require players to sit in front of a computer (or console) at the same time, and is primarily found in turn-based strategy games (usually niche war games).

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

Strategy 24 October 2014

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a turn-based strategy game released as a spin-off to the Civilization series. The game was produced by Firaxis Games studio, led by Sid Meier. The game is set on the surface of a distant planet, where the player has to build a self-sufficient colony. Gameplay mechanics follows the standards set by Sid Meier's Civilization V. Therefore, the game has you manage resources, develop new technologies, and constantly expand your settlement. The job is made more difficult by the rivaling nations that have their own plans to take over the planet. Apart from competing against AI, Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth offers multiplayer mode for up to 8 players.

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War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition

Strategy 27 July 2009

A stand-alone expansion pack for War in the Pacific - a 2004's strategy game developed by 2BY3 Games. Admiral's Edition was created by Henderson Field Designs and takes the player back to the World War II period. The player takes part in the conflict between the US and Japan, which took place in the Pacific theater. In terms of mechanics, Admiral's Edition is an improved version of the original game, which offers many novelties and changes. Hexes have become smaller (one represents 40 miles here instead of 60), a system of waypoints was added, and both the processes of upgrading and managing the ships were modified. Apart from that, the expansion brings more types of terrain and delivers even authentic experience when it comes to battle damage and repairs of different units. Admiral's Edition introduces a completely new campaign, as well as 5 scenarios which differ in the size of the warfare theater.

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Age of Wonders: Planetfall
Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Strategy 06 August 2019

A spin-off of the Age of Wonders series that takes us to a science-fiction setting. We take control of a fallen empire and try to raise it from the dark ages of a galaxy to a better future. Age of Wonders: Planetfall lets us play by ourselves or in multiplayer mode.

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Commander: The Great War
Commander: The Great War

Strategy 15 July 2011

A strategy on the theme of the First World War. The game faithfully reflects all historical events concerning one of the greatest armed conflicts in human history. In addition to the main tasks, we can carry out side scenarios that bring financial and technological benefits to our army, among other things.

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Wars of Napoleon
Wars of Napoleon

Strategy 03 December 2015

A turn-based strategy game set during the Napoleonic Wars. The game was developed by AGEOD, a developer considered to be an able strategy game maker. The game offers four different scenarios set within different periods of Napoleon's rule. These include the so-called Grand Campaign (1805-1815) and a few smaller ones: Austerlitz (1805), Battle of Jena (1806), and Waterloo (1815). The battles are fought on the strategical level, so the player controls entire armies instead of individual soldiers. Apart form being able to control French forces, the player also has access to the British, Spanish, Russian, Austrian, Prussian, and Ottoman armies. The gameplay requires the player mainly to effectively lead their military forces, but also take manage supply lines, military improvements, and diplomacy. Similar to most of the previous games from AGEOD, this one also focuses on faithful recreation of historical events. However, the creators also allow the players to create alternative versions of history, providing the option to manipulate the outcomes of certain events.

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Field of Glory: Kingdoms
Field of Glory: Kingdoms

Strategy 04 June 2024

Turn-based strategy game that takes us on a journey to the Middle Ages and lets us lead a chosen faction towards a bright (or quite the opposite) future. Field of Glory: Kingdoms allows you to play solo or in multiplayer via PBEM.

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Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific

Strategy 18 July 2024

A highly complex turn-based strategy, allowing to take part in military actions in the Pacific region during World War 2. Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific belongs to a series started in 2002, offering battles taking place on maps with grids of hexagonal fields.

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Battle Academy
Battle Academy

Strategy 28 July 2010

Turn-based strategy game that recreates the course of more than 30 most important battles of World War II. The production was inspired by a simple online game developed by BBC television.

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John Tiller's Battleground Napoleonic Wars
John Tiller's Battleground Napoleonic Wars

RPG 08 November 2007

John Tiller's Battleground Napoleonic Wars is a set of turn-based war strategies, treating the 18th and 19th century conquests of Napoleon Bonaparte. The package consists of a battle-oriented Age of Sail game and a compilation of three land-based titles - Battleground 3: Waterloo, Battleground 6: Napoleon in Russia and Battleground 8: Prelude to Waterloo.

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War Plan Orange: Dreadnoughts in the Pacific 1922-1930
War Plan Orange: Dreadnoughts in the Pacific 1922-1930

Strategy 23 November 2005

A turn-based strategy created by 2BY3 Games - a developer that specializes in the genre. Contrary to the majority of the studio's previous games, War Plan Orange: Dreadnoughts in the Pacific 1922-1930 does not recreate any historical events. Instead, the game offers a completely fictional scenario that presents an alternative course of the war between the United States and Japan (involves other allied countries as well), which takes place in the Pacific. Naval forces play the key part here, with a special emphasis placed on powerful battleships and cruisers. The game features two main campaigns - one is set in the years 1922-26, and the second extends that period up until 1930; also, 8 additional scenarios, which can be played either solo or in the multiplayer. Despite the fact that the game presents a fictional conflict, the developer recreated authentic units from the period, including certain ships that in reality, never left the early stage of construction.

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The Battleground Collection 1
The Battleground Collection 1

Strategy 01 January 1999

Compilation of four strategy games referring to the historical period of the Napoleonic Wars and the great sea battles of the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries.

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March of the Eagles
March of the Eagles

Strategy 18 February 2013

March of the Eagles is a real-time strategy to lead one of the powers taking part in the Napoleonic Wars between 1805 and 1815. The player's task is to recruit and train new units, organize the activities of the army and fleets and deal with diplomacy.

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Order of Battle: World War II
Order of Battle: World War II

Strategy 30 April 2015

Order of Battle: World War II is a classic turn-based strategy set during WWII, and a debut game by a studio from Luxemburg, called The Aristocrats. The game was initially supposed to be released as a standalone title called Order of Battle: Pacific, but around a year into the production it was decided that it should become a free-to-play game – on the same occasion, the title has been changed. The title combines old-school mechanics, based on games such as Panzer General, with modern 3D graphics. The gameplay is conducted in a turn-based system on typical hexagons. The game, along with its expansions, provides hundreds of units with unique specialties, realistic yet approachable support system and a plethora of legendary commanders providing different bonuses for their armies. In the base version of the game, there is one training camp, serving as a tutorial, and one scenario from each available DLC.

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East Front
East Front

Strategy 15 November 1997

Extended turn-based strategy, continuing the traditions of the excellent Battleground military series. The action takes us back in the years 1941-45 and allows us to take part in one of eight campaigns recreating skirmishes on the eastern front of the Second World War. For keen strategists there is also an option to play online in one of the wide range of game modes and a scenario generator.

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Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach

Strategy 19 January 2017

A turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40K universe, developed by debuting Scottish studio Straylight Entertainment. The game takes place in the 41st century, during the incessant conflict between the rival races. You lead one of the Space Marines chapters, called the Space Wolves, who resist the devastating orc invasion, led by Grukk Face-Rippa. Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach features two story campaigns, consisting of about 50 missions, and you can use 30 varied units, both standard ones and legendary ones. The gameplay is turn-based, although the pace is fast, and it is important to use tactical maneuvers and pay attention to the topography. As the game progresses, you units gain experience and level up. The game also features a quick fight mode, in which you battle the AI or another player in the PBEM+ system.

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Battle Academy 2
Battle Academy 2

Strategy 11 September 2014

A sequel to a classic turn-based war strategy, Battle Academy, developed in 2010 by Slitherine and based on a simple online game promoted by BBC television. The second installment takes you to the Eastern Front of the World War II. The year is 1941, after the Nazi Germany launched the famous Operation Barbarossa, aimed at their former ally – the USSR. Battle Academy 2 offers four campaigns for a total of 30 missions. Apart from that, you can also play through individual scenarios or fight in the skirmish mode. In order to make the gameplay more diverse, maps are generated randomly. At its core the gameplay looks a bit like in the Panzer General series. The developers meticulously recreated over 130 authentic units and combat vehicles from the World War II period. Battle Academy 2 also introduces minor changes to mechanics, such as smoke, short sprinting for infantry units, aerial support, partial damage and tactical use of trenches.

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Gary Grigsby's War in the West
Gary Grigsby's War in the West

Strategy 04 December 2014

Another installment in the turn-based strategy war game series by 2BY3 Games, led by the genre veteran Gary Grigsby. In contrast to its predecessor, War in the West is set on the Western Front of World War II, beginning in July 1943 and the Allied invasion on Sicily and Italy, following with the battles in France, and ending with the assault on Germany in August 1945. By taking lead of the Allied forces, you can recreate the events of that time, or try to change the history and play according to your tactical preferences. The game includes 3 large campaigns and seven minor scenarios. The game features many faithfully recreated details, such as map of Europe, units, logistics, dynamic weather and economic factors.

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Pike and Shot: Campaigns 1494-1698
Pike and Shot: Campaigns 1494-1698

Strategy 13 August 2015

A new installment in a popular series of turn-based games, created as a joint effort of Byzantine Games and The Lords Games. The game takes us to Europe during the age of pike and shot (1494 – 1698), introducing three separate campaigns encompassing 40 historical battles from the Thirty Years’ War, the English Civil War, and the series of conflicts between Austria and Ottoman Empire, including Siege of Vienna. Additionally, the game introduces a “skirmish” mode which creates a fictional campaign taking place on randomly generated maps. The gameplay in Pike and Shot: Campaigns 1494-1698 does not differ much from its predecessor. Players control a chosen nation, engaging in tactical battles requiring a number of strategic decisions which can influence the course of the whole campaign. Victories, as well as defeats contribute to mental state and battle readiness of our soldiers. Aside from a single player mode, the developers introduced a multiplayer module employing PBEM++ system. The game employs high-quality visuals, inspired by battle scenes from that era.

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Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun

Strategy 19 May 2016

A turn-based strategy with a strong emphasis on battles and tactics taking place in the 16th century Far East. Players take control of the large, diverse armies of different Asian countries and clash with the AI or others. Historical campaigns focus primarily on two events - the Sengoku period and the Japanese invasion of Korea.

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Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive

Strategy 18 November 2021

The fourth part of turn-based strategy series from VR Designs studio. In Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive we take part in the offensive in the Ardennes, leading the Allies or the Third Reich troops into battle. The game offers an extensive campaign and a number of single scenarios.

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Dominions 5: Warriors of the Faith
Dominions 5: Warriors of the Faith

Strategy 27 November 2017

The fifth entry in the series of strategy games developed by Illwinter Game Design. The players once again assume the role of a deity they create. The objective is to fight other deities for total domination. The game introduces many new features, including real-time battles and new blessings.

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Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon

Strategy 26 November 2014

A turn-based strategy game set in a popular science-fiction universe, developed by Slitherine, an esteemed studio specialized in strategy titles. The plot is focused on a great war of the planet Armageddon, in which the allied forces of the Space Marines and the Imperial Guard fight against the army of orks led by Ghazghkull Thraka. The story campaign consists of 35 missions and is non-linear to some extent, as it develops depending on your actions. The game features over 100 kinds of units, each with its own set of abilities and skills that can be developed over the course of the game. The developers created a complex strategy-based combat system, which takes into account such factors as land relief, weather conditions or the soldiers' morale. Apart from the singleplayer mode, the game allows for online matches on dedicated server maps, where you can also lead an orkish army. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon also includes user-friendly modding tools, which enable you to create your own missions.

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Civil War II
Civil War II

Strategy 17 September 2013

Civil War II is a sequel to AGEOD's turn-based strategy of American Civil War: The Blue and the Gray, published in 2007. The ambition of the AGEOD studio developers was to reproduce the historical realities of the American Civil War (1861-1865) with great care. Players can try their hand at commanding troops fighting under Bull Run and Shiloh.

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Panzer Corps
Panzer Corps

Strategy 11 July 2011

Turn-based strategy game set during World War II being the spiritual heir to the cult Panzer General. Among the available playable nations we will find Poland, Italy, France, Norway, Belgium, USA, Soviet Union, Great Britain and Germany. The gameplay mechanism bets on fast battles, but at the same time offers a high level of realism and depth.

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