Best ColecoVision strategy games

The Matrix has 9 strategy games on file for the ColecoVision, released between 1983–1983. 4 of them support multiplayer. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the ColecoVision come first, with lesser-known picks further down.

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

Typical commitment: weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours). Tip: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.