Play Conquest (1992) Online

Conquest came out in 1992 as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection. It was developed by John O’Neill and published by Impressions Games, fitting right into that era of thoughtful, turn-based strategy titles that didn’t rely on flashy graphics. You’d find it alongside other methodical games where planning mattered more than quick reactions.

You control a growing empire, starting with a handful of territories, and you spend each turn managing armies, gathering resources, and expanding your borders. The main goal is to conquer the entire map, which means outmaneuvering rival factions through careful positioning and economic pressure. Key mechanics include moving units across a grid-based world, managing food and gold to support your troops, and engaging in tactical combat where terrain and unit strength decide the outcome. The pacing is deliberate, almost tense; every decision carries weight, and a single misstep can leave your forces isolated or starved. It feels like a constant, quiet battle of wits where patience and foresight are your greatest weapons.

Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".