FreeOrion Alternatives

FreeOrion is described as 'Turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion project. FreeOrion is inspired by the tradition of the Master of Orion games, but is not a clone or remake of that series or any other game' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to FreeOrion for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Space Empires IV Deluxe and Mac apps. The best FreeOrion alternative is Endless Space. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Open Realm of Stars or Cosmic Supremacy. Other FreeOrion like games are Stellaris, Galactic Civilizations, Space Empires IV Deluxe and Stellar Monarch.

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FreeOrion is a turn-based space empire and galactic conquest (4X) computer game being designed and built by the FreeOrion...

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FreeOrion alternatives page was last updated Feb 9, 2022
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  1. Endless Space icon
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    Endless Space 2 will put you in the fascinating role of a leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, develop advanced technologies of...

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    Endless Space VS FreeOrion

     
    • Endless Space is the most popular Windows alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Endless Space is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Endless Space is Paid and ProprietaryFreeOrion is Free and Open Source
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    Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder in Stellaris, the evolution of the 4X strategy genre with space exploration at its core.

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    Stellaris VS FreeOrion

     
    • Stellaris is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Stellaris is Paid and ProprietaryFreeOrion is Free and Open Source
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    Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony or military conquest in this single-player or multiplayer 4X strategy game.

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    The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

    18 Space Empires IV Deluxe alternatives

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    • Windows
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    Space Empires IV Deluxe Features

    1.  Moddable
    2.  Sci-fi

    Space Empires IV Deluxe VS FreeOrion

     
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    Turn based, 4X, empire space builder, singleplayer, asymmetric, Emperor focused grand strategy. The game is a fast-paced, turn-based space empire builder with no micromanagement, asymmetric mechanics, and that focuses on you as the emperor.

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    Stellar Monarch VS FreeOrion

     
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    It is the year 2405, and human scientists have discovered a new technology that allows travel from star to star at speeds faster than light. But tragedy strikes, as Earth is ravaged by an alien force. The dawning of a new era was stymied by a grim, new reality...

    18 Sword of the Stars alternatives

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    4X Strategy game. Contribute to tuomount/Open-Realms-of-Stars development by creating an account on GitHub.

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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Windows
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    Open Realm of Stars VS FreeOrion

     
    • Open Realm of Stars is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Open Realm of Stars is Free and Open SourceFreeOrion is also Free and Open Source
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    Build your own space faring empire in this true 4X mobile game. Discover new technologies, other alien races, derelict ships and much more as you spread your Empire to the Stars. The galaxy maps and star systems are procedurally generated, so with every game there will be...

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    Simple, fast, but in-depth. Clean and easy to understand inter phase. Great space 4x

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    • Uciana is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Uciana is Paid and ProprietaryFreeOrion is Free and Open Source
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    Cosmic Supremacy is a FREE tick/turn-based massively multiplayer space strategy game with a 3D 'Galaxy View' interface. Its based on 3-6 week sessions and has user scriptable automation.

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Online

    Cosmic Supremacy VS FreeOrion

     
    • Cosmic Supremacy is the most popular Web-based alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Cosmic Supremacy is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeOrion is Free and Open Source
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    Star Traders 4X Empires is a civilization building game based on the Star Traders RPG. Discover more than 100 lost technologies, upgrades, and ship components as you reclaim the Star Traders’ heritage and discover the future.

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Star Traders 4X Empires VS FreeOrion

     
    • Star Traders 4X Empires is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to FreeOrion.

    • Star Traders 4X Empires is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeOrion is Free and Open Source
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    A continuation of the open source release of star ruler 2 (a massive-scale 4X/RTS set in space) . Explore dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of systems in a galaxy (or galaxies) of your choosing, expand across their planets, exploit the resources you find, and ultimately...

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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Windows
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    Open Star Ruler VS FreeOrion

     
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    Star Ruler is a large scale, real-time grand strategy set in space. Design, build, and take control of potentially thousands of ships, and expand the reach of your empire across the entire galaxy. Research new technologies, capture enemy vessels, and conquer enemy planets on...

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    Star Ruler Features

    1.  Sci-fi

    Star Ruler VS FreeOrion

     
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