Shadow Sorcerer, released in 1991 for DOS by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI), is a real-time strategy and role-playing game set in the Dragonlance universe. Players control a party of heroes tasked with guiding refugees to safety while battling enemies and managing resources. Unlike traditional turn-based RPGs, it uses real-time gameplay, adding urgency and tactical depth. Its unique blend of storytelling and action set it apart from other D&D-based titles of the era.