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, Unknown Horizons and Europa Universalis.

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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.

    37 Civilization alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
     
    • 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 is a turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme.

    40 The Battle for Wesnoth alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    37 FreeCiv alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Empire Earth icon
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    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.

    42 Empire Earth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Java Mobile
     
  6. 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.

    8 Unknown Horizons alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. TripleA icon
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    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.

    35 TripleA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
  10. C-evo icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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