WarGames ColecoVision box art

ColecoVision · Strategy

WarGames

Deep cut

SystemColecoVision
GenreStrategy
DeveloperColeco Industries, Inc.
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the ColecoVision, WarGames is a strategy game developed by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Among the 6 ColecoVision strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

Coleco Industries, Inc. also made Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle, Rocky Super Action Boxing and Dr. Seuss' Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler for the ColecoVision.

WarGames 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 ColecoVision 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 WarGames 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.

WarGames gameplay screenshot on ColecoVision
In-game screenshot (ColecoVision)

WarGames walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for WarGames.

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Playing ColecoVision games today

The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.

WarGames FAQ

Who made WarGames?

It was developed by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is WarGames multiplayer?

No. WarGames is a single-player game.

How long does WarGames take to play?

As a strategy game, WarGames 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 WarGames 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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