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Best Sierra On-Line games on GamesNostalgia

Sierra On-Line (originally On-Line Systems) was founded in 1979 by Ken and Roberta Williams, becoming one of the most influential and beloved video game companies in history. The company is known for pioneering the graphic adventure game genre, including the first such game, Mystery House. The company's flagship series included King's Quest, which introduced fairy tale-inspired adventures with groundbreaking graphics and animation; Police Quest: In Pursuit of the Death Angel, offering realistic crime-solving scenarios; Space Quest, delivering science fiction comedy adventures; and Leisure Suit Larry, providing adult-oriented humor that pushed boundaries while maintaining clever puzzle design. These series not only entertained millions but also established adventure gaming as a legitimate and commercially viable genre.

Beyond internal development, Sierra served as a publisher for numerous acclaimed titles from external developers. The company partnered with Dynamix to publish exceptional flight simulators that set industry standards for realism and immersion. Sierra also published the strategic Caesar series, which allowed players to build and manage ancient Roman cities, combining historical authenticity with engaging city-building mechanics. The Lords of the Realm series further demonstrated Sierra's commitment to strategy gaming, offering medieval kingdom management with diplomatic and military elements that appealed to both casual and hardcore strategy enthusiasts.

Sierra On-Line's impact on the gaming industry cannot be overstated. The company not only created some of the most beloved games of all time but also established business practices, technological innovations, and creative standards that continue to influence developers today, cementing its status as a true pioneer of interactive entertainment.

Caesar III windows

Caesar III is a city-building historical sim created by Impression Games and published by Sierra in 1998. It's the third chapter of the popular series Caesar, created by David Lester.

Year: 1998 Genre: Strategy

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Pharaoh windows

Pharaoh is a city-building simulation game set in ancient Egypt, developed by Impressions Games. It was published by Sierra Entertainment in 1999 for Windows. The game uses the Caesar III engine, with a 2D isometric view.

Year: 1999 Genre: Strategy

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No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way windows

No One Lives Forever 2 is a first-person shooter with stealth elements created by Monolith and published by Sierra in 2002 for PC and Macintosh. As you may imagine, NOLF2 is the se...

Year: 2002 Genre: Action

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The Incredible Machine dos

The Incredible Machine, released in 1993 by Sierra On-Line, is one of the most original puzzle games ever created for personal computers. Designed by Kevin Ryan and produced by Jef...

Year: 1993 Genre: Puzzler

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King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow dosamiga

King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow is the sixth chapter in Sierra's King's Quest series of graphics adventures. The series started with King's Quest I: Quest for the Crown.

Year: 1992 Genre: Adventure

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Leisure Suit Larry Enhanced dosamiga

Leisure Suit Larry 1: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards, also known as Leisure Suit Larry Enhanced, is a 1991 graphic adventure by Sierra. It's the remake of the first game in the Leisure Suit Larry series.

Year: 1991 Genre: Adventure

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Space Quest 4 dosamiga

Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers is a humorous graphic adventure created by Sierra On-Line. It is the fourth chapter of the popular Space Quest series; a saga start...

Year: 1992 Genre: Adventure

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Homeworld windows

Homeworld is a sci-fi real-time strategy/simulation game created by Relic Entertainment and published by Sierra in 1999 for Windows PC. The game concept is very straightforward: ta...

Year: 1999 Genre: Strategy

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Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon dosamiga

Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon is the third game, and one of the most appreciated, in the Space Quest series. It was developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1989 for Amiga, Atari ST and MS-DOS.

Year: 1989 Genre: Adventure

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Space Quest II: Vohaul's Revenge dosamiga

Space Quest II: Chapter II - Vohaul's Revenge is a graphic adventure game created by Sierra On-Line and released in 1987 for DOS and Apple II. The Amiga and Atari ST versions were released in 1988.

Year: 1987 Genre: Adventure

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Space Quest I: Roger Wilco in the Sarien Encounter dosamiga

Space Quest 1: Roger Wilco in the Sarien Encounter is a 1991 graphic adventure by Sierra. It is the remake of the original Space Quest: Chapter I, released in 1986. The new version...

Year: 1991 Genre: Adventure

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Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers dos

Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers is an adventure game developed by Sierra On-Line and released in 1993 for MS-DOS. The game was designed by Jane Jensen, who also wrote the compe...

Year: 1993 Genre: Adventure

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Lords of the Realm II dos

Lords of the Realm II is a strategy meets resource management computer game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra On-Line in 1996. It is the second game in the series started with Lords of the Realm.

Year: 1996 Genre: Strategy

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King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride dos

King’s Quest VII: The Princess Bride is the seventh installment in Roberta Williams’ King’s Quest series. It was developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1994. Like the p...

Year: 1994 Genre: Adventure

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