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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  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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  2. Stellaris icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  6. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  7. Uciana icon
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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...

    18 Uciana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about Uciana as an Alternative to FreeOrion
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    Simple, fast, but in-depth. Clean and easy to understand inter phase. Great space 4x

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Uciana is Paid and ProprietaryFreeOrion is Free and Open Source
  8. 4X Strategy game. Contribute to tuomount/Open-Realms-of-Stars development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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