List of Strategic Simulations games explained

This is a list of games by Strategic Simulations Inc (SSI), the former video game developer and publisher that existed from 1979 to approximately 2001. In March 2001, SSI was acquired by Ubisoft, who retired the brand name sometime afterwards.

Name Year Platforms Description
50 Mission Crush1984AppII, ATR, C64, DOSA turn-based strategy game; simulates the career of the crew of a B-17 bomber during World War II
1988Ami, CPC, ST, C64, DOS, MSX, NES, SMS, ZXA fantasy role-playing video game based on the Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance campaign
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: HillsfarAdvanced Dungeons & Dragons: Hillsfar1989C64, DOS, Ami, NES, STA fantasy role-playing video game based on Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
1994DOSAn action role-playing game; Al-Qadim campaign setting of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Allied General1996DOS, Mac, PS1, WinA World War II turn-based strategy video game
Archon Ultra1994DOSA strategy-action game; an updated remake of
Arnhem1985Ami, CPC, DOS, ZXA video wargame of the Battle of Arnhem
B-241987AppII, C64, DOSA World War II air warfare simulation game
1984AppII, C64A strategy game of hypothetical WW III land combat in Eastern Germany
Battle for Normandy1982AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, TRS80A simulation of the famous World War II battle on D-Day
The Battle of Shiloh1981AppII, ATR, TRS80A simulation of the first grand battle of the American Civil War
Battle of Antietam1985AppII, ATR, C64, DOSA strategy video game of the eponymous brutal American Civil War battle
Battle of the Bulge: Tigers in the Snow1981AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, TRS80A computer wargame simulating the Battle of the Bulge
Battlecruiser1987AppII, ATR, C64A tactical naval warfare strategy game of World War II Atlantic theater; a sequel to Warship
Battles of Napoleon1988AppII, C64, DOSA computer wargame of some of the battles of the historical leader
Blood Bowl1995DOSA turn-based strategy video game adaptation of Games Workshop original game
Bomb Alley1981AppIIA war game covering the Mediterranean Theatre of World War II
Broadsides1983AppII, ATR, C64
Buccaneer1997WinA strategy/action game focussing on naval pirating
1990Ami, C64, DOS, SMDA science-fiction role-playing video game set in the TSR Buck Rogers XXVC game setting
1992DOSA role-playing video game set in the TSR Buck Rogers XXVC campaign setting
1992DOSA tactical naval warfare strategy game of the World War II Pacific theater
Cartels & Cutthroat$1981AppII, C64, DOSA business simulation featuring finance, economics and supply and demand
Champions of Krynn1990Ami, AppII, C64, DOSA fantasy role-playing video game; the first in a three-part series of a Dragonlance Advanced Dungeons & Dragons "Gold Box" series
1995DOSA grand strategy video game; fixed many bugs in Clash of Steel: World War II, Europe 1939-45
Clash of Steel: World War II, Europe 1939-45Clash of Steel: World War II, Europe 1939-451993DOSA grand strategy video game of Europe in WWII
Close Combat IV: Battle of the Bulge1999Win, Mac, XboxA series of real-time tactics World War II focusing on platoon and company sized combat.
Colonial Conquest1985AppII, ATR, ST, C64, PC98Conquest strategy video game of the colonization of the late 1800s and early 1900s
Combat Leader1983ATR, C64A modern tactical warfare game focusing on combat between tanks and mechanized infantry
Computer Ambush1981AppII, ATR, C64A World War II squad level simulation. First published in 1981 and later re-released in 1985.
Computer Baseball1981Ami, AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, MacA baseball simulation
Computer Bismarck1980AppII, TRS80A World War II simulation of the Bismarck Chase
Computer Conflict1980AppIIA computer wargame consisting of two imaginary scenarios taking place in Russia during the Cold War.
Computer Quarterback1981AppII, ATR, C64An American football simulation game.
1992Ami, DOSA computer wargame focussing on the first year of the Korean War
1991Ami, DOS, STA computer wargame focusing on the Arab–Israeli conflict.
Cosmic Balance, TheThe Cosmic Balance1982AppII, ATR, C64A space combat simulator
Cosmic Balance II, TheCosmic Balance II1982AppII, ATRAn early 4X turn-based strategic level space warfare game, strategic framework for The Cosmic Balance
Curse of the Azure Bonds1989Ami, AppII, C64, DOS, Mac, PC98, STA fantasy role-playing video game; the second in a four-part series of Forgotten Realms Dungeons & Dragons Gold Box series.
Cyber Empires1992Ami, DOS, STA strategy game of world domination and robotic combat
CyClones1994DOSA science-fiction action game
Cytron Masters1982AppII, ATRA strategy video game, a predecessor to the real time strategy game genre
Dark Colony1997Win, MacA sci-fi real-time strategy game
Dark Legions1994DOSAn action strategy video game; similar to Archon and Archon Ultra
Dark Queen of Krynn, TheThe Dark Queen of Krynn1992Ami, DOS, MacA fantasy role-playing video game; the third in a three-part series of a Dragonlance Advanced Dungeons & Dragons "Gold Box" series
1993DOSA role-playing video game; Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Dark Sun
1994DOSA role-playing video game
Death Knights of Krynn1991Ami, C64, DOS, PC98A role-playing video game; part of the Dragonlance Advanced Dungeons & Dragons "Gold Box" series
DeathKeep19953DO, WinA Dungeons & Dragons role-playing video game
Demon's Winter1988Ami, AppII, C64, DOS, STA fantasy role-playing video game, a sequel to Shard of Spring
Dragons of Flame1989Ami, C64, CPC, DOS, NES, ST, ZXA fantasy role-playing video game; a Dragonlance sequel to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of the Lance
DragonStrike1990Ami, C64, DOS, NES, X68KA fantasy role-playing video game; part of the Dragonlance Advanced Dungeons & Dragons "Gold Box" series
Dungeon Hack1993DOS, PC98A role-playing video game roguelike; Advanced Dungeons & Dragons world of Forgotten Realms
Dungeon Master's Assistant Volume I1988DOSAn application to assist dungeon masters in constructing adventures for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeon Master's Assistant Volume II1989DOSA follow-up application to Dungeon Master's Assistant Volume I; assists dungeon masters in constructing adventures for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Eagles1983AppII, ATR, C64A air combat simulator of WW I air combat
1995Mac, WinAn action-based role-playing video game; sequel to
Epidemic!1983AppII, ATRA strategy game of a global epidemic
Eternal Dagger, TheThe Eternal Dagger1987AppII, ATR, C64A fantasy role-playing video game, the sequel to Wizard's Crown
Eye of the Beholder1990Ami, DOS, SCD, SNES, PC98An Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing video game
Eye of the Beholder II1991Ami, DOS, FMT, PC98A role-playing video game based on Dungeons & Dragons, the second game in a series
Eye of the Beholder III1992DOS, PC98A role-playing video game based on Dungeons & Dragons, the third and final game in a series
Fantasy Empires1993DOSA fantasy role-playing video game; set in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons world of Mystara.
Fantasy General1996DOSA turn-based fantasy computer wargame
Field of Fire1984AppII, ATR, C64A turn-based-strategy game recreating the wartime fate of Easy Company, one of the companies of the 1st Infantry Division during World War II.
1983AppII, C64A turn-based-strategy game depicting the 1940 Battle of Britain
Fighting Steel1999WinA tactical-level simulation of naval warfare in the North Atlantic Naval warfare of WWII and World War II Pacific theater. Similar to the earlier Great Naval Battles series but with 3D rendering.
1997WinA turn-based tactics video game set in the fictional Warhammer 40,000 universe
First Over Germany1989C64, DOSA tactical simulation of the bomber offensive against Germany during World War II
Flanker 2.01999Win
Fortress1983AppII, Atr, C64, PC88, PC98A turn-based strategy game
Galactic Gladiators1984AppII, DOS
Gary Grigsby's Pacific War1992DOSA naval warfare strategy game of the World War II Pacific theater
Gary Grigsby's War in Russia1993DOSA strategy video game covering the war on Europe's Eastern Front from 1941-45
Gateway to the Savage Frontier1991Ami, C64, DOSA role-playing video game; a Dungeons & Dragons Gold Box series game
Gemstone Healer1986AppII, C64A fantasy action-adventure game
Gemstone Warrior1984AppII, ATR, C64, FM7, Mac, PC88, PC98
Geopolitique 19901983AppII, C64
Germany 19851982AppII, C64A strategy game of hypothetical WW III land combat in Western Germany
1986Ami, AppII, ATR, C64, DOSA strategic wargame of the Battle of Gettysburg
Great Naval Battles 1Great Naval Battles: North Atlantic 1939-19431992DOSA naval warfare strategy game of the North Atlantic Naval warfare of WWII
Great Naval Battles 2Great Naval Battles II: Guadalcanal 1942–19431993DOSA strategy game of naval warfare in the World War II Pacific theater
Great Naval Battles 3Great Naval Battles III: Fury in the Pacific, 1941-19441994DOSA naval warfare strategy game
Great Naval Battles 4Great Naval Battles Vol. IV: Burning Steel, 1939-19421995DOSA naval warfare strategy game
Great Naval Battles 5Great Naval Battles 51996DOSA naval warfare strategy game
Guadalcanal Campaign1982AppIIA turn-based wargame simulating the 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII
1993Ami, DOSA turn-based tactics video game of various battles of World War I
Imperialism 1Imperialism1997Mac, WinA turn-based strategy game with the goal of building an empire
Imperialism 2Imperialism II: The Age of Exploration1999Mac, WinA turn-based strategy game with the goal of building an empire, based during the eponymous age
Imperium Galactum1984AppII, ATR, C64A This video game is a 4X turn-based strategic level space warfare game. Sequel to Cosmic Balance II
Kampfgruppe1985Ami, AppII, ATR, C64, DOSA strategy video game of tank warfare of WWII
Knights of The Desert1983AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, TRS80An operational level simulation of the campaigns in Egypt and Libya from 1941-43. The first computer wargame to feature stacked units and detailed logistics.
Line in The Sand, AA Line in the Sand1992DOSA translation of the original A Line in the Sand board game by TSR
Luftwaffe Commander1991PC95, PC98A single-player and multiplayer simulation, and the player enters a career as a Luftwaffe pilot over Spain, France, Britain, Russian Front and the Western Front.
Mech Brigade1985AppII, ATR, C64, DOS
1991C64, DOSA medieval strategy simulator that covers 500 years of European history, starting in 1028 AD.
Menzoberranzan1994DOS, PC98A fantasy role-playing video game based on Advanced Dungeons & Dragons world of Forgotten Realms
Nam1986DOS, Win, C64
1981AppIIA computer-assisted board game.
Necrodome1996WinAn action vehicular combat game
Neverwinter Nights1991DOSThe first graphical MMORPG
1991Ami, DOS, MacStrategy video game of the American Civil War
North Atlantic '861983AppII
Norway 19851985AppII, C64A strategy game of hypothetical WW III land combat in Norway
Operation Apocalypse1981AppIIA turn-based strategy computer wargame set during World War II.
Operation Market Garden1985AppII, ATR, C64, DOSA turn-based strategy computer wargame set during World War II. Scenarios include the Airborne forces.
Overrun!1989Ami, C64
Pacific General1997WinA computer wargame depicting famous battles of the World War II Pacific campaigns
Panzer Commander1998WinA tank driving and wargame set in WWII
Panzer General19943DO, DOS, Mac, PS1, WinA computer wargame set during World War II
Panzer General 2Panzer General II1997WinA turn-based strategy computer wargame set during World War II
Panzer General 3D AssaultPanzer General 3D Assault1999WinA 3D rendered turn-based strategy computer wargame set during World War II on the Western Front.
Panzer General 32000WinA 3D rendered turn-based strategy computer wargame set during World War II on the Eastern Front.
Panzer Grenadier1985AppII, ATR, C64
Panzer Strike1987AppII, C64A strategy video game of tank warfare of WWII
People's General1998Wina.k.a. Dynasty General; a turn-based strategy wargame focusing on early 21st century warfare in Asia
Phantasie1985Ami, AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, FM7, MSX, PC88, PC98, ST, X1A fantasy role-playing video game, the first in a series.
Phantasie II1986AppII, ATR, C64, FM7, PC88, PC98, ST, X1A fantasy role-playing video game, a sequel to Phantasie, the second installment in the series.
1987Ami, AppII, C64, DOS, FM7, PC88, PC98, ST, X1, X68KA fantasy role-playing video game, the third installment in the Phantasie series
Pool of Radiance1988Ami, AppII, C64, DOS, Mac, NES, PC98A fantasy role-playing video game based on the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) role-playing game; the first of the "Gold Box" D&D video games.
Pools of Darkness1991Ami, DOS, Mac, PC98A role-playing video game; the 4th in the four-part Forgotten Realms Dungeons & Dragons Gold Box series
President Elect1981AppII, C64, DOS, STA simulation of a presidential campaign from Labor Day to election night.
President Elect: 1988 Edition1987AppII, C64, DOS, STA sequel to President Elect, a simulation of a presidential campaign from Labor Day to election night.
Professional Tour Golf1983A golf simulator.Prophecy of the Shadow1992DOSA fantasy role-playing video game
Queen of Hearts1983AppIIA pinball simulator.
Questron1984Ami, AppII, ATR, C64,A fantasy role-playing video game
Questron II1988Ami, AppII, AppGS, C64, DOS, STA fantasy role-playing video game; sequel to Questron
Ravenloft 11994DOS, FMTA fantasy role-playing video game based on Advanced Dungeons & Dragons; set in the domain of Barovia
Ravenloft 21995DOSA fantasy role-playing video game; a Dungeons & Dragons game, sequel to
RDF 19851983AppII, C64A strategy game of hypothetical WW III land combat in the Middle East
Reach for the Stars2000Win
Realms of Darkness1986AppII, C64A fantasy role-playing video game
Rebel Charge at Chickamauga1985Ami, AppII, ATR, C64, DOS
Red Lightning1989Ami, DOS, STA computer wargame of a hypothesized Cold War era Soviet invasion of western Europe
Reforger '881984AppII, ATRA strategy video game about a hypothetical conflict between NATO forces and The Warsaw Pact in 1988
1995DOSA space dogfighting simulator
Renegade Legion: Interceptor1990Ami, DOSA direct translation of the original board game
Rings of Zilfin1986AppII, C64, DOS, STA fantasy role-playing video game.
The Road to Gettysburg1982AppIIA turn-based, computer wargame set during American Civil War. A computer-assisted board game.
Roadwar 20001986Ami, AppII, AppGS, C64, DOS, PC88, PC98, STA turn-based, post-apocalyptic strategy game
Roadwar EuropaRoadwar Europa1987Ami, AppII, C64, DOS, STA turn-based, post-apocalyptic strategy game. The sequel to the 1986 Roadwar 2000.
S. E. U. I. S.1982AppIIA shoot 'em up set in space.
1990Ami, DOSA strategy video game of the Eastern Front of WWII
Secret of the Silver Blades1990Ami, C64, DOS, Mac, PC98An Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing video game, part of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting
Shadow Sorcerer1991Ami, DOS, STAn Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing video game; sequel to Heroes of the Lance
Shard of Spring1986AppII, C64, DOSA fantasy role-playing video game
The Shattered Alliance1981AppII, ATRA fantasy computer wargame
1985AppII, ATR, C64, DOS
Silent Hunter1996DOSA World War II submarine combat simulation
Silent Hunter II2001WinA World War II submarine combat U-boat simulation
Six-Gun Shootout1985AppII, ATR, C64
Skyrealms of Jorune: Alien LogicSkyrealms of Jorune: Alien Logic1994DOSA science-fiction role-playing video game
Soldiers at War1998WinA turn-based tactics set during WWII
Sons of Liberty1988AppII, ATR, C64, DOSA strategy video game simulating battles of the American Revolutionary War
Southern Command1981AppIIA simulation of a specific battle of the 1967 Arab–Israeli war. The player controls the Israeli side, the computer the Arab side.
1992DOSA science-fiction/fantasy role-playing video game using Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Second Edition, Spelljammer rules
Star Command1988Amiga, DOS, STA science fiction strategy video game based on the board game of the same name
Star General1996DOS, WinA science-fiction strategy video wargame
Steel Panthers1995DOSA tactical-level turn-based computerized wargame
1996DOSA tactical-level turn-based computerized wargame; second in the series
Steel Panthers IIISteel Panthers III1997DOS, WinA tactical-level turn-based computerized wargame with World War II and modern warfare settings
Stellar Crusade1988Ami, DOS, STA science fiction strategy video game of interstellar conquest
Storm Across Europe1989Ami, C64, DOS, STA wargame of World War II in Europe on a grand strategic scale between 1939 and 1945
Stronghold1993DOS, FMT, PC98First 3X real-time strategy game
Su-27 Flanker1996DOS, WinA flight simulator with some air combat aspects
Summoning, TheThe Summoning1992DOS, PC98A fantasy role-playing video game; the sequel to DarkSpyre
Sword of Aragon1989Ami, DOSA strategic fantasy wargame set in a fictional land of Aragon
Tony La Russa Baseball (1991-1993)1991SMDA sports game of baseball
Tony La Russa Baseball II1993DOSA baseball sports game
Torpedo Fire1981AppII
Treasures of the Savage Frontier1992Ami, DOSA Gold Box Dungeons & Dragons role-playing video game
Typhoon of Steel1988Ami, AppII, C64, DOSA strategy video game of tank warfare of WWII; a sequel to Panzer Strike
Unlimited Adventures1993DOS, MacA role-playing video game
Veil of Darkness1993DOS, FMT, PC98A horror/action/adventure game
War of the Lance1989AppII, C64, DOSA fantasy role-playing video game based in the Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance campaign setting
War Wind1996WinA real-time strategy video game
1997WinA real-time strategy video game
Wargame Construction Set 1Wargame Construction Set1986Amiga, ATR, C64, DOS, STA "construction set" application that let the user build wargame scenarios and play them
Wargame Construction Set 2Wargame Construction Set II: Tanks!1994DOSA "construction set" application that let the user build wargame scenarios and play them, this one featuring armored combat
Wargame Construction Set 31996DOSA "construction set" application that let the user build wargame scenarios and play them, this one featuring the eponymous years
1998WinA turn-based strategy wargame set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe
1999Win
Warlords Battlecry1999Win
Warp Factor, TheThe Warp Factor1982AppII, DOSA space combat simulator
Warship1986AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, STA tactical naval warfare strategy game of the World War II Pacific theater
Waterloo1990Ami, Arc, DOS, STA strategy video game of Napoleon's Battle of Waterloo
Western Front: The Liberation of Europe 1944-19451991DOSA grand strategy game of the Western and Italian fronts of WWII
Wizard's Crown1985AppII, ATR, C64, DOS, STA fantasy role-playing video game
1995DOSA swords & sorcery role-playing video game

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