Games Game Genres Isometric

Isometric

Isometry is the most popular way of viewing in the dawn of the gaming industry. Initially, such games used isometric projection to display the world. The camera is positioned at an angle above the game world. All projection axes maintain a single scale, which helps conserve system performance resources. Nowadays, games with this type of camera are still called isometric, even though they use full 3D with scaling of models, sprites, and textures. This view is most commonly used in strategy and role-playing games.

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Best Games in the Isometric genre of 1998 (Game released)

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StarCraft

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: PC → 31 March 1998

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 88/100

StarCraft is a legendary real-time strategy game in a sci-fi setting from the creators of the Warcraft series. In the game, you will join one of three warring...

Diablo

Role-playing game, Action, Hack and slash, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: Mac, PlayStation, PC → 28 April 1998

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 94/100

Diablo is a legendary action role-playing game with an isometric camera view in a fantasy setting. The game takes place in the gloomy city of Tristram, the capital...

Fallout 2

Role-playing game, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Post-apocalyptic

Game released: Mac, PC → 11 September 2002

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 86/100

This post-apocalyptic role-playing game features turn-based combat and follows a search for the Garden of Eden Creation Kit, a device that could save a primitive...

Age of Empires

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Online, City Building

Game released: Mac, PC → July 1999

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 83/100

Age of Empires is a historical real-time strategy game with an isometric camera view. You will find 4 basic campaigns for Egypt, Greece, Babylon and the Empire of...

Caesar 3

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, City Building

Game released: Mac, PC → 1999

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 93/100

Caesar 3 is the third part of the popular real-time economic strategy with an isometric camera view. As in previous parts, you have to build an ancient Roman city...

Railroad Tycoon 2

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Trains

Game released: Dreamcast, Linux, Mac, PlayStation, PC → 3 November 2000

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 89/100

Railroad Tycoon 2 — Much of the game consists of laying tracks, building stations, and purchasing trains used to transport passengers and cargo from one...

Baldur's Gate

Role-playing game, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: Mac, PC → 31 July 2000

Players: 10/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 91/100

Baldur's Gate — the action of Baldur's Gate takes place in the fictional universe of Forgotten Realms, and a modified system from the tabletop role-playing game...

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Puzzle, Historical, Stealth, Tactics

Game released: PC → 28 August 1998

Players: 9.7/10

Steam: 90/100

A real-time tactical strategy game about a small squad of elite soldiers operating during World War II. The commandos undertake dangerous missions behind enemy...

Rage of Mages

Role-playing game, Action, Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PC → November 1998

This fantasy role-playing game with real-time strategy elements follows an agent of the Kania Empire sent to the mysterious allod of Uimoir. The player chooses one...

Theme Hospital

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric

Game released: DOS, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC → 1997

Players: 9.5/10

This business simulation centres on running a private hospital that treats patients with fictional, comical ailments. Each level begins with an empty building...

Final Fantasy V

Role-playing game, In real time, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Isometric, Japanese role-playing game

Game released: SNES, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 3, PSP, iOS, Android, PC → 13 October 2006

Players: 9.6/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 83/100

Final Fantasy V is an anime-style turn-based strategy RPG with an isometric view. Embark on an epic adventure as four heroes are united by fate: Bartz and his...

Sanitarium

Adventure, Horror, Isometric, Puzzle, Point & Click

Game released: PC, Android → 29 October 2014

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 93/100

Sanitarium is a graphic quest with an isometric camera view and horror elements. The main character gets into a car accident and loses his memory. In a vain attempt...

Pokemon Red and Blue

Role-playing game, Isometric, Collection, Anime / Manga

Game released: Game Boy → 5 September 1999

Players: 8.2/10

Pokemon Red and Blue — the player travels as a Pokémon trainer throughout the fictional region of Kanto, interacting with and battling other trainers. The...

Heroes of Might and Magic 2: The Succession Wars

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: Acorn 32-bit, DOS, Mac, PC → November 1998

Players: 10/10

Heroes of Might and Magic 2: The Succession Wars is a continuation of the turn-based strategy with role-playing elements in a fantasy setting. The game takes place...

Final Fantasy Tactics

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

Game released: PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, iOS → 28 January 1998

Players: 9/10

Metacritic: 81/100

Final Fantasy Tactics — is a tactical RPG where players follow the story of protagonist Ramza Beoulve. The game has two game modes: battles and world map...

SimCity 2000

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric

Game released: Acorn 32-bit, Amiga, DOS, Game Boy Advance, Mac, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, SEGA Saturn, SNES, PC, Windows 3.x → 1994

Players: 9/10

Metacritic: 62/100

This city-building simulator casts the player as a mayor responsible for creating and running a city. Attracting residents means developing housing, industry, mass...

Tactics Ogre

Role-playing game, Strategy, Third-person view, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

Game released: PlayStation, SEGA Saturn, SNES, Wii → 1 May 1998

A tactical role-playing game set in the fantasy kingdom of Valeria, caught in a war. Denim Powell, a member of the local resistance against occupying forces...

StarCraft: Brood War

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future)

Game released: Mac, PC → July 1999

Players: 9.5/10

StarCraft: Brood War — the game takes place in the 26th century. In a region of the Milky Way remote from Earth — the Koprulu sector — there was...

Mortal Kombat 4

Arcade, Action, Fighting, Isometric, Side view

Game released: Game Boy Color, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo 64 → December 1999

Players: 6.6/10

Mortal Kombat 4 is a fighting game from the cult Mortal Kombat series. The game was released in 1997 for arcade machines, and a year later it was transferred to...

Mario Party

Action, Strategy, Football, Hunting / Fishing, Third-person view, Isometric, Top-down view, Sports game, Arkanoid, Mario Game

Game released: Nintendo 64 → 9 March 1999

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 79/100

Mario and his friends compete to become the true Super Star of Marioland. Players explore six adventure boards and test their strength, wits, and agility. Boards...

Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: PlayStation → 31 October 1998

Players: 9.2/10

This turn-based strategy game, with tactical role-playing elements, takes place on the fictional continent of Forsena. The player chooses one of six nations and...

Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou koto Nakare

Strategy, Adventure, First-person view, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Combat robots

Game released: Dreamcast, SEGA Saturn, PC → 1999

Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamou koto Nakare is a first-person strategy with a touch of adventure, an anime or manga game and a robot simulator from developers...

Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric

Game released: PC → 8 April 2004

Anno 1602: Creation of a New World — the game allows the player to create a realistic and living world to his taste, and the ultimate goal is the colonization...

Super Robot Wars F Final

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Combat robots, Comics

Game released: PlayStation, SEGA Saturn → 15 April 1999

Super Robot Wars F Final is an isometric role-playing game with a mixture of strategy, anime or manga game and robot simulator from the developers of Winky Soft...

Police Quest: SWAT 2

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Simulation, Tactics

Game released: PC, Windows 3.x → 30 June 1998

Steam: 78/100

A real-time tactical strategy game about SWAT operations and a terrorist organization’s campaign on the streets of Los Angeles. The player chooses a side and...

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate

Strategy, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Sandbox, Old school

Game released: PC → 31 October 1998

Players: 7/10

Steam: 89/100

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate is an isometric strategy game with sandbox elements from the masters at Random Games, Inc.. The game is published by Mindscape, Inc...

Robopon: Sun Version

Role-playing game, Action, Isometric, Anime / Manga

Game released: Game Boy Color → 16 December 2000

Robopon: Sun Version is an isometric RPG with action and anime/manga elements from developers Studio Will. The game is published by Atlus and Hudson Soft Ltd...

Vanguard Bandits

Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Combat robots

Game released: PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP → 29 April 2000

Players: 9.7/10

Vanguard Bandits is an isometric role-playing game with elements of strategy, anime or manga games and robot simulator from the developers of Human Entertainment...

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 6: Awakening of the Dragon

Strategy, Third-person view, Isometric, Top-down view, Historical, Turn-based

Game released: Dreamcast, PlayStation → 25 March 1999

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 6: Awakening of the Dragon is a third-person strategy game with a historical twist from the developers of KOEI Co., Ltd.. The game's...

Wachenröder

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based

Game released: SEGA Saturn → 6 August 1998

Wachenröder is an isometric role-playing game with a dash of strategy from the developers at TNS Co., Ltd.. The game is published by SEGA Enterprises Ltd...

Shining Force 3

Role-playing game, Strategy, Third-person view, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

Game released: SEGA Saturn → 31 July 1998

Shining Force 3 is a third-person role-playing game with strategy and fantasy elements from the masters of Camelot Software Planning and Sonic Co.. The main...

Super Robot Wars F

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Combat robots, Comics

Game released: PlayStation, SEGA Saturn → 12 October 1998

Super Robot Wars F is an isometric role-playing game with elements of strategy, anime or manga games and robot simulator from the developers of the studio Winky...

Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom

Simulation, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Strategy

Game released: Amiga, Linux, Mac, PC → February 2002

Steam: 83/100

Knights and Merchants: The Shattered Kingdom is an isometric simulator with fantasy game elements from the developers at Joymania Development. The game is published...

West Front

Strategy, Isometric, Historical

Game released: PC → November 1998

West Front is an isometric strategy game with a touch of history from the developers at TalonSoft. The main publisher of the game is TalonSoft. Western Front and...

Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon (Limited Edition)

Role-playing game, In real time, Isometric, Anime / Manga

Game released: SEGA Saturn → 2 April 1998

Waku Waku Puyo Puyo Dungeon (Limited Edition) is an isometric RPG with an anime/manga twist from the developers at Compile. The game is published by Compile. Waku...

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (2008)

Role-playing game, Adventure, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Nintendo DS, PlayStation → 26 March 2009

Metacritic: 67/100

A fantasy role-playing adventure that combines music and action. Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure is a remake of the original game, featuring 2D sprite graphics and...

Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Historical

Game released: PC → 2000

Age of Empires: The Rise of Rome — The game features 4 new campaigns: Rise of Rome, Ave Caesar, Pax Romana and Enemies of Rome. The first campaign covers the...

Monopoly (1991)

Strategy, Isometric, Top-down view, Board / Group Game

Game released: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Genesis, Mac, NES, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, SEGA Master System, SNES, PC, Windows 3.x → December 1991

Monopoly (1991) is an isometric strategy game from SEGA Enterprises Ltd.. The game is published by SEGA of America...

USCF Chess (1998)

Simulation, Strategy, Educational game (Education), Isometric, Top-down view, Puzzle, Board / Group Game, Chess game

Game released: PC → 6 January 1999

USCF Chess (1998) is an isometric simulation game with a mixture of strategy, educational game, puzzle and chess games from the developers of Indigo Moon...

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (1998)

Role-playing game, Music game, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game

Game released: PlayStation, PC → 30 March 2000

Steam: 93/100

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (1998) is an isometric role-playing game with a mixture of music game and anime/manga game from Nippon Ichi Software Inc.. The main...

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