It was published by Strategic Simulations for the Apple II and Atari 8-bit computers in July or August 1982.

Energy can then be "spent" to produce the Cytrons, robot warriors, as well as using it to move them about, fire, and other duties.

Shooters fire at the closest of any enemy units with a three-space range, mines detonate when an enemy approaches, bunkers absorb damage, and missiles fly up and over the battlefield to detonate at a selected location.

Bunkers and mines become important along the front lines, protecting friendly units from attack while they are developed forward.

59, and commented that "Cytron Masters requires a bit of tactical know-how, and its real-time command system gives it a slight arcade feel.