Free Games Like Command & Conquer (Series) Similar RTS Games like Command & Conquer (Series)

The best free alternative to Command & Conquer is OpenRA, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Command & Conquer and 15 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Command & Conquer are Widelands, CaesarIA, openage and Dune Legacy.

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    OpenRA

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    OpenRA is an open-source reimplementation of Westwood’s Command & Conquer Red Alert game engine, updated to use the hardware acceleration of modern video cards using OpenGL.

    26 OpenRA alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • .NET Framework
    • Mono
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    Comments about OpenRA as an Alternative to Command & Conquer
    Guest
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    Pro: easy to install but you need the original CD/DVD. Some cheats you can use, for having a good time after working Good graphics, modern resolutions Con: Till now I as not able to play the Funpark missions. Playing as and against dinosaurs.

    Overall I recommend OpenRA. But I also own the Originals.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tomjprime
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    Being a Command and Conquer enthusiast since the 80s I tried OpenRA and find it to be very close to CnC

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OpenRA is a great Command & Conquer alternative.

    • OpenRA is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Command & Conquer.

    • OpenRA is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Command & Conquer.

    • OpenRA is Free and Open SourceCommand & Conquer is Paid and Proprietary
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    Widelands

     37 likes

    Widelands is a free, open source real-time strategy game with singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode. The game was inspired by Settlers II™ (© Bluebyte) but has significantly more variety and depth to it. Still, it is easy to get started through playable tutorials.

    26 Widelands alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    CaesarIA

     20 likes

    CaesarIA is an open source remake of Caesar III game released by Impressions Games in 1998, it aims to expand the possibilities of the classical city-building simulators and to add new features showing the city life. Now the game work with Windows, Linux, Mac, Haiku and Android.

    31 CaesarIA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Wine
    • Steam
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    • CaesarIA is the most popular Android alternative to Command & Conquer.

    • CaesarIA is Free and Open SourceCommand & Conquer is Paid and Proprietary
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    openage

     18 likes

    Free (as in freedom) open-source RTS Age of Empires engine. Written from scratch in C++, Python, Cython, Qt/QML, OpenGL/GLSL, Vulkan, ...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Dune Legacy

     12 likes

    Dune Legacy is an effort by a handful of developers to revitalize the first-ever real-time strategy game. Based from Dune II

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Littlewargame

     12 likes

    Littlewargame is a medieval-themed HTML5 Real-Time-Strategy game with multiplayer mode and a map editor. It runs completely in your browser without any download required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Littlewargame is the most popular Web-based alternative to Command & Conquer.

    • Littlewargame is Free and ProprietaryCommand & Conquer is Paid and Proprietary
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    Mental Omega

     5 likes

    Mental Omega is a free unofficial expansion pack for Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 Yuri's Revenge. It started off as a balance modification. After a few years, it had grown into an unofficial sequel.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    OpenHV

     3 likes

    An Open Source Pixelart Science-Fiction Real-Time Strategy game with multiplayer, AI bots as well as an integrated map editor.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • .NET Framework
    • Mono
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    It's open source RTS game with a lot of features taken from many CnC games, combined together.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenHV is Free and Open SourceCommand & Conquer is Paid and Proprietary
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    Spring 1944

     4 likes

    Spring:1944 is a WWII themed game based on the open source Spring Engine. Our goal is to create four fully functional sides (US, Germany, USSR, Britain) with period-accurate units and strengths. Realism is a primary design goal, second only to creating a game that is fun and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Warfare Incorporated

     2 likes

    Experience Warfare Incorporated, the critically acclaimed and best selling mobile real time strategy (RTS) game, FREE! Build your forces to defend and control the newly discovered planet Icarus, with its astounding mineral wealth and mysterious alien artifacts, in both...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Warfare Incorporated is the most popular iPhone alternative to Command & Conquer.

    • Warfare Incorporated is Free and ProprietaryCommand & Conquer is Paid and Proprietary
  13. LandGrabbers icon

    LandGrabbers

     1 like

    LandGrabbers, recognized as the Best Casual Game of the Year at the 2011 Russian Game Developers Conference (KRI 2011)!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • LandGrabbers is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Command & Conquer.

    • LandGrabbers is Freemium and ProprietaryCommand & Conquer is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Forge of Empires icon

    Forge of Empires

     2 likes

    Build your empire and journey through the ages: With Forge of Empires, we bring our award-winning strategy game to your iPad and iPhone. Build your city and develop it from the Stone Age to modern times (and beyond).

    10 Forge of Empires alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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