Command HQ

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The screen displays "COMMAND" text in black pixelated lettering against a coral-red background. Below are multiple rows of green military tank sprites arranged in formation on dotted tan-colored tracks. A large black question mark shape dominates the right side of the screen. A small gray military aircraft sprite appears in the upper right corner. Two small black squares flank the bottom corners of the composition. The art style uses solid color blocks and low-resolution pixel graphics typical of early 1990s DOS games.

Command HQ

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DOS Strategy 0 plays

Command HQ stands as a defining strategy title on the DOS. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.

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DOS
Genre
Strategy
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Command HQ Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Command HQ on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Command HQ Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Command HQ on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Command HQ" DOS longplay 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Command HQ released?

Command HQ was released in 1990 for the DOS.

What type of game is Command HQ?

Command HQ is a Strategy game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Command HQ for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Command HQ runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Command HQ in the browser?

No. Command HQ streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Command HQ?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.

Does Command HQ work on mobile devices?

Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Command HQ this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Command HQ. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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