MicroProse Resources
CivFanatics
The largest Civilization community on the internet. Forums, mods, strategy guides, and active discussion for all Civilization titles from the original to VI.
FreeCol
An open-source implementation of Colonization (1994). Actively developed, runs on modern operating systems, and adds new features while preserving the original design.
UFOpaedia
The definitive X-COM wiki. Comprehensive documentation of X-COM: UFO Defense mechanics, item statistics, alien biology, and the development history of the Gollop games.
OpenXcom
An open-source re-implementation of X-COM: UFO Defense and Terror from the Deep. Fixes bugs, enables mods, runs on modern hardware. The definitive way to play classic X-COM.
MobyGames — MicroProse
Complete MicroProse game catalogue on MobyGames. Every published title with platform lists, release dates, credits, screenshots, and reviews.
GOG — MicroProse Collection
DRM-free classic MicroProse titles available for modern Windows, Mac, and Linux. Includes Civilization, X-COM: UFO Defense, and Railroad Tycoon.
GOG — X-COM: UFO Defense
The 1994 original, playable on modern hardware. GOG’s release includes compatibility fixes. Pair with OpenXcom for the definitive experience.
Internet Archive — MicroProse
Software preservation including playable DOS versions, magazine scans, box art, and original documentation for dozens of MicroProse titles.
Computer Gaming World Archive
Over 200 issues of the premier US strategy gaming magazine, covering MicroProse from 1982 through the late 1990s. Primary source for period reviews and developer features.
Wikipedia — MicroProse
Comprehensive company history with citations. Covers founding, major titles, corporate history, acquisitions, and the 2019 trademark revival.
Wikipedia — Sid Meier
Biography of MicroProse’s principal designer, covering his full career from Hellcat Ace through Civilization VI and beyond.