Iwo Jima

Commodore 64 · Strategy

Iwo Jima

Certified classic

SystemCommodore 64
GenreStrategy
DeveloperPersonal Software Services
PublisherPersonal Software Services
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Released for the Commodore 64, Iwo Jima is a strategy game developed by Personal Software Services.

Among the 93 C64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Personal Software Services also made Falklands '82 and Sorcerer Lord for the C64.

Iwo Jima is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the C64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Iwo Jima is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Iwo Jima walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Iwo Jima FAQ

Who made Iwo Jima?

It was developed by Personal Software Services.

Is Iwo Jima multiplayer?

No. Iwo Jima is a single-player game.

How long does Iwo Jima take to play?

As a strategy game, Iwo Jima typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Iwo Jima on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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