The Cosmic Balance

Commodore 64 · Strategy / Simulation

The Cosmic Balance

SystemCommodore 64
GenreStrategy, Simulation
DeveloperStrategic Simulations
PublisherStrategic Simulations
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

The Cosmic Balance is a strategy game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Strategic Simulations. It blends strategy and simulation elements.

Among the 93 C64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

Strategic Simulations also made Questron, War of the Lance and Death Knights of Krynn for the C64.

The Cosmic Balance 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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing The Cosmic Balance 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.

The Cosmic Balance gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

The Cosmic Balance 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.

The Cosmic Balance FAQ

Who made The Cosmic Balance?

It was developed by Strategic Simulations.

Is The Cosmic Balance multiplayer?

No. The Cosmic Balance is a single-player game.

How long does The Cosmic Balance take to play?

As a strategy game, The Cosmic Balance 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 The Cosmic Balance 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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