List of massively multiplayer online turn-based strategy games

This is a comprehensive index of massively multiplayer online turn-based strategy games, sorted chronologically. Turn-based games include tick-based games that reset the number of allowed actions after a certain time period. Information regarding date of release, developer, platform, setting and notability is provided when available. The table can be sorted by clicking on the small boxes next to the column headings.

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Video game platforms
ATRSTAtari ST, Atari FalconBBSBBS doorDROIDAndroid
iOSiOS, iPhone, iPod, iPadOS, iPad,
visionOS, Apple Vision Pro
TRS80TRS-80WEBBrowser game
Types of releases
CompilationA compilation, anthology or collection of several titles, usually (but not always) belonging to the same series
Early accessA game launched in early access is unfinished and thus might contain bugs and glitches or have some of the content missing
EpisodicAn episodic video game that is released in batches over a period of time
ExpansionA large-scale DLC to an already existing game that adds new story, areas, maps and additions and/or changes to the game's mechanics
Full releaseA full release of a game that launched in early access first
LimitedA special release (often called "Limited" or "Collector's Edition") with bonus collector's material. Often provided to people who pre-order a game
PortThe game first appeared on a different platform and a port was made. The game is like the original, with few or no differences
RemakeThe game is an enhanced remake of an original, made using new engine and/or assets and thus containing completely new sound, graphics and possibly changes to the story and/or gameplay
RemasterThe game is a remaster of an original, released on the same or different platform, with minor changes to graphics, sound and/or gameplay
RereleaseThe game was re-released on the same platform with no or only minor changes

Turn-based/Tick-based

Year Game Developer Setting Platform Notes
1980 Trade Wars Chris Sherrick Sci-fi BBS, TRS80
1986 TradeWars 2002 Gary Martin, John Pritchett Sci-fi BBS, WEB
1987 Space Empire Elite Jon Radoff Sci-fi ATRST, BBS
1990 Solar Realms Elite Amit Patel Sci-fi BBS Started as a Space Empire Elite clone.
1992 Barren Realms Elite Mehul Patel Sci-fi BBS Started as a Solar Realms Elite clone.
1993 Falcon's Eye Mehul Patel Fantasy BBS
c. 1990 Space Dynasty Hollie Satterfield Sci-fi BBS Started as a Solar Realms Elite clone.
c. 1990 STellar Chaos Roger M. Thomas Sci-fi ATRST, BBS
c. 1990 Yankee Trader Alan Davenport Sci-fi BBS
1996 Earth: 2025 Mehul Patel Sci-fi WEB
1996 Utopia Mehul Patel Sci-fi WEB
1998 Horseland Horseland LLC Fantasy WEB
1998 UltraCorps VR-1, SJ Games Sci-fi WEB
2000 Planetarion Fifth Season AS Sci-fi WEB
2001 NukeZone Stefan Karlström Sci-fi WEB
2003 Defcon5 Rickard Dahlstedt Historical WEB Defcon5 Website
2004 Reign Ty Kauffman, Mark Caudill, David DiBattiste Sci-fi WEB
2005 Urban Dead Kevan Davis Horror WEB
2006 KDice Ryan Dewsbury Abstract WEB
2006 PoxNora Octopi, Inc. Fantasy WEB
2008 Continuum, The Seven Lights Sci-fi WEB
2011 King's Bounty: Legions Nival Fantasy WEB, DROID, iOS
2012 Freeciv Greatturn Davide Baldini Historical
2014 Summoners War: Sky Arena Com2uS Studios Fantasy DROID, iOS


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