Games Like FreeCiv Similar Turn Based Games & Historical Games like FreeCiv

FreeCiv is described as 'Freeciv is an open-source, turn-based strategy game based on Civilization II. Inspired by the history of human civilization, the game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the space age' and is a popular Turn Based game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to FreeCiv for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Android and Mac apps. The best FreeCiv alternative is Civilization. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Unciv or Widelands. Other FreeCiv like games are Empire Earth, Europa Universalis, Freeciv for Android and Crusader Kings.

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Freeciv is an open-source, turn-based strategy game based on Civilization II. Inspired by the history of human civilization, the game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your tribe from the stone age to the...

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FreeCiv alternatives page was last updated Jan 25, 2024
  1. Civilization icon
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    Turn-based 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) strategy game series where players build a thriving civilization through ages of advancements.

    36 Civilization alternatives
    Civilization VI

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox

    Civilization Features

    1.  Turn Based
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Single player
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    • Some users think Civilization is a great FreeCiv alternative, some don't.

    • Civilization is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to FreeCiv.

    • Civilization is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeCiv.

    • Civilization is Paid and ProprietaryFreeCiv is Free and Open Source
  2. Unciv icon
     20 likes

    UnCiv offers a streamlined, gameplay-focused reimplementation of the hugely popular Civilization that's ad-free, open-source and built for speed. The game loads and plays very fast, offering a balanced design that lets players focus on...

    9 Unciv alternatives
    World screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • itch.io

    Unciv Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Turn Based
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Single player
    5.  Player vs Player
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    Unciv VS FreeCiv

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    • Unciv is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FreeCiv.

    • Unciv is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeCiv.

    • Unciv is Free and Open SourceFreeCiv is also Free and Open Source
  3. Widelands icon
     36 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.

    27 Widelands alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Widelands Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Open API
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  4. Empire Earth icon
     17 likes

    Empire Earth, also known as EE, is a real-time strategy video game developed by Stainless Steel Studios and released on November 23, 2001. It is the first game in the Empire Earth series: Empire Earth, Empire Earth II, Empire Earth III.

    41 Empire Earth alternatives
    Empire Earth screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Java Mobile

    Empire Earth Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Single player
    4.  Multiplayer
    Discontinued

    The game was released in 2001, but you can still buy this game on GOG.com

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  5. Europa Universalis icon
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    Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire.

    11 Europa Universalis alternatives
    Europa Universalis screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Europa Universalis Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Player vs Player
    Europa Universalis iconFreeCiv Icon

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  6. Freeciv for Android icon
     9 likes

    Port of Freeciv to Android - similar to Civilization series.

    17 Freeciv for Android alternatives
    In game (version 1.0.5)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Freeciv for Android Features

    1.  Optimized for Touch screen
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    Comments about Freeciv for Android as an Alternative to FreeCiv
     
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    Freeciv for Android does a great job at optimising the game for touch screens including appropriate configuration for maps and number of players, though a wide array of "full version" options are available if you want.

    Positive commentOct 22, 2022
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    • Freeciv for Android is Free and Open SourceFreeCiv is also Free and Open Source
  7. Crusader Kings icon
     3 likes

    Unlike other Paradox titles (such as the first two Europa Universalis series), Crusader Kings is a dynasty simulator with similarities to role-playing video games in that it focuses on a trait-based individual whose primary goal is the growth...

    10 Crusader Kings alternatives
    Crusader Kings screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Xbox
    • Playstation

    Crusader Kings Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
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  8. HUMANKIND icon
     7 likes

    HOW FAR WILL YOU PUSH HUMANKIND?.

    8 HUMANKIND alternatives
    HUMANKIND screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    HUMANKIND iconFreeCiv Icon

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  9. Unknown Horizons icon
     12 likes

    Unknown Horizons is a 2D real-time strategy simulation with an emphasis on economy and city building. Expand your small settlement to a strong and wealthy colony, collect taxes and supply your inhabitants with valuable goods.

    7 Unknown Horizons alternatives
    Unknown Horizons screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Unknown Horizons Features

    1.  Single player
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  10. Imperial Domination icon
     4 likes

    Imperial Domination II is a turn-based strategy game, set after the conquests of Alexander the Great and before the rise of the Romans. Expand your empire by trade, diplomacy, knowledge or just brute force. It's up to your to decide the fate of Europe.

    34 Imperial Domination alternatives
    Imperial Domination screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Imperial Domination iconFreeCiv Icon

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  11. TripleA icon
     9 likes

    TripleA is a free (under GPL) turn based strategy game based on Axis & Allies board game. A wide variety of map scenarios have been developed for TripleA (World War II, Punic Wars, Napoleonic wars, etc.

    37 TripleA alternatives
    TripleA screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
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  12. C-evo icon
     9 likes

    C-evo is a freeware empire building game for Windows.

    With a time scope of several thousand years, it covers aspects of exploration and expansion, industry and agriculture, warfare and diplomacy, science and administration. C-evo follows the spirit of popular turn-based strategy.

    16 C-evo alternatives
    C-evo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    C-evo iconFreeCiv Icon

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