Freeciv provides free open source empire-building strategy inspired by Civilization.

freeciv.org
FreeCiv homepage screenshot

About FreeCiv

Freeciv is an empire-building strategy game inspired by the history of human civilization. According to its homepage, a game begins in prehistory, and the player's task is to lead a tribe from the Stone Age to the Space Age. The homepage describes Freeciv as free and open source. It offers a download of its stable version, 3.2.6, released on 04 Sep 2026.

The homepage lists a community forum for meeting other users and a Longturn option for multiplayer games that run one turn per day. It also states that new developers are welcome to contribute to the project. The directory lists the category as Gaming > Mods & Fan Projects, and its metadata gives the platform as web. The homepage does not describe the full feature set, so this entry does not list further gameplay details.

Key features

  • Empire-building strategy game set from the Stone Age to the Space Age
  • Longturn multiplayer games with one turn per day
  • Community forum for meeting other Freeciv users
  • Stable release 3.2.6 with fixes to savegame and scenario file handling
  • Open developer contribution process; new developers are welcome
Best for: Players interested in empire-building strategy games inspired by Civilization, especially those who want slower multiplayer games played one turn per day.
Good for
  • The homepage describes the game as free and open source
  • Recent bugfix and security releases are listed on the project news page
  • New developers are invited to help with the project

FreeCiv at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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FreeCiv FAQ

Where can I download the latest stable version?
The homepage lists Stable Version 3.2.6, released on 04 Sep 2026, and provides a Download Freeciv link.
Can I play Freeciv with other people?
The homepage lists Longturn as a option for multiplayer games with one turn per day. A community forum is also available for meeting other users.
Can I contribute to the project?
The homepage states that new developers are welcome to contribute to Freeciv.
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