War in Middle Earth C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Strategy

War in Middle Earth

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreStrategy
DeveloperKrome Studios Melbourne
PublisherKrome Studios Melbourne
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Commodore 64, War in Middle Earth is a strategy game developed by Krome Studios Melbourne.

Krome Studios Melbourne also made The Muncher, Sherlock and Barbarian for the C64.

War in Middle Earth 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've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing War in Middle Earth 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.

War in Middle Earth 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.

War in Middle Earth FAQ

Who made War in Middle Earth?

It was developed by Krome Studios Melbourne.

Is War in Middle Earth multiplayer?

No. War in Middle Earth is a single-player game.

How long does War in Middle Earth take to play?

As a strategy game, War in Middle Earth 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 War in Middle Earth 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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