Gameboy Wars is one of those classic Game Boy strategy games that somehow makes moving tiny pixel tanks feel like an epic war. You start off with a handful of units—infantry, tanks, maybe a helicopter if you're lucky—and suddenly you're agonizing over whether to capture that factory or push forward before the enemy reinforces.

The maps are small but surprisingly deep, and the AI actually puts up a decent fight. I remember losing a few matches early because I underestimated how fast the enemy could swarm me if I didn’t secure key positions. The music’s got that classic Game Boy chiptune vibe, too—simple but weirdly motivating when you’re in the middle of a close battle.

It’s not as complex as later strategy games, but that’s part of the charm. You can finish a match in one sitting, and there’s something satisfying about watching your little army slowly overwhelm the opponent’s forces. If you’ve got a Game Boy and even a passing interest in strategy games, this one’s a solid pick.