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 Air Power: Battle in the Skies Dawn Patrol Falcon Operation: Firefight Falcon Operation: Counterstrike Flight of the Intruder Flying Corps Harrier Combat Simulator MiG Alley Navy Strike Overlord Reach for the Skies Rowan's Battle of Britain Strike Force Harrier See also Fleet Street Publisher References External links Official website (archived 2000) Rowan Software at MobyGames Video game companies established in 2002 Defunct video game companies of the United Kingdom 2002 establishments in the United Kingdom