Rowan Software

Rowan Software was a British software company focused on the development of computer games. The company was founded by Rod Hyde in 1987 and based in Runcorn, Cheshire. Rowan was best known as a publisher of flight simulators for the PC.
The company was involved with a number of publishers including Mirrorsoft, Mindscape, Spectrum Holobyte, Virgin, and Empire Interactive. Rowan's involvement with Mirrorsoft included development of the strategy/role-playing title Duster which collapsed when Mirrorsoft was declared bankrupt.
In 1989, Martin Kenwright left with several members of Rowan's staff to form Digital [Image Design]. Rowan itself was acquired by Empire Interactive in December 2000.

Games

;Games by Rod Hyde before founding Rowan Software

;By Rowan Software

Harrier Combat Simulator Falcon Operation: Counterstrike Falcon Operation: Firefight Flight of [the Intruder (game)|Flight of the Intruder] Reach for the Skies Overlord Dawn Patrol Navy Strike Air Power: Battle in the Skies Flying Corps MiG Alley
''Rowan's Battle of Britain''