Games Like FreeCol Similar Turn Based Games like FreeCol

FreeCol is described as '4X video game, a clone of Sid Meier's Colonization. While remaining faithful to the original in terms of mechanics and gameplay, FreeCol sports a new set of redesigned graphics. Moreover, in addition to the classical Colonization rules, it features an additional' and is a Turn Based game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to FreeCol for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best FreeCol alternative is Civilization. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try The Battle for Wesnoth or FreeCiv. Other FreeCol like games are Widelands, Empire Earth, Europa Universalis and Freeciv for Android.

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FreeCol is a 4X video game, a clone of Sid Meier's Colonization. While remaining faithful to the original in terms of mechanics and gameplay, FreeCol sports a new set of redesigned graphics. Moreover, in addition to the...

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  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.

    35 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
    Civilization iconFreeCol Icon

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

    • Civilization is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeCol.

    • Civilization is Paid and ProprietaryFreeCol is Free and Open Source
  2. The Battle for Wesnoth icon
     179 likes

    The Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme.

    41 The Battle for Wesnoth alternatives
    The Battle for Wesnoth screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    The Battle for Wesnoth Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Portable
    4.  Single player
    5.  Local multiplayer
    6.  Pixel graphics
    7.  Browser-based
    The Battle for Wesnoth iconFreeCol Icon

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    • The Battle for Wesnoth is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FreeCol.

    • The Battle for Wesnoth is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeCol.

    • The Battle for Wesnoth is Free and Open SourceFreeCol is also Free and Open Source
  3. FreeCiv icon
     69 likes

    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...

    35 FreeCiv alternatives
    FreeCiv screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub

    FreeCiv Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Portable
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    • FreeCiv is the most popular Web-based alternative to FreeCol.

    • FreeCiv is Free and Open SourceFreeCol is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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
    Widelands screenshot 1

    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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  5. 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

    Empire Earth iconFreeCol Icon

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  6. Europa Universalis icon
     13 likes

    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 iconFreeCol Icon

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  7. 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
    Freeciv for Android iconFreeCol Icon

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  8. 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
    Unknown Horizons iconFreeCol Icon

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  9. 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
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  10. 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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  11. Total War icon
     18 likes

    Total war is a turn based/ RTS strategy game, you play in different historical battles.

    21 Total War alternatives
    Total War screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Total War Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Trade
    5.  Battle simulation
    6.  Campaign Map
    7.  Free to play
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  12. Tanks of Freedom icon
     19 likes

    Classic turn-based strategy game with two armies fighting against each other. Challenge yourself in campaign against AI or hot-seat battle with a friend. Using easy map editor you can create any imaginable scenario to play.

    5 Tanks of Freedom alternatives
    Tanks of Freedom screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Tanks of Freedom Features

    1.  Pixel Art
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