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  1. FREE AND OPEN SOURCE STRATEGY GAMES, REMAKES AND FAN PATCHES
  2.  
  3. The entries in this bloated list are organised into the following categories:
  4. -Civ-likes
  5. -MoO-likes
  6. -Other space games
  7. -Turn-based strategy
  8. -Xcom-likes
  9. -Turn-based tactics
  10. -Westwood RTS
  11. -RTS
  12. -RTS with Economic Focus
  13. -RTT
  14. -Tycoons and City Builders
  15. -Dungeon Keeper-likes
  16. -Other Games
  17. -Utilities
  18.  
  19. Search for "phone" or "browser" to find games that are playable on mobile phones/ browsers.
  20.  
  21.  
  22.  
  23. ---- Civ-likes ----
  24.  
  25. >Unciv
  26. Free, open source Civ V remake. Also playable on Android phones. Has a pixel artstyle, is mod-friendly and supports multiplayer. Pretty much feature complete vanilla Civ V.
  27. https://github.com/yairm210/Unciv
  28. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unciv.app
  29. Mods:
  30. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1043Ng9ukrL3y8MUXBVl7-C9JsQGnBi5R5mkmS2l7FFg
  31.  
  32. >Freeciv
  33. Free, open source Civ clone. Originally released 1996 (before Civ 2) and has been in constant development until even now. Also playable on phones and in browser. Comes with a huge amount of customisable options, multiple different graphics styles (2D and 3D) and rulesets. Supports multiplayer with ridiculous amounts of players.
  34. http://www.freeciv.org/
  35. https://www.freecivweb.org/
  36. https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/Rulesets
  37.  
  38. >C-evo
  39. Free, open source Civ 2 remake. Focuses on having a challenging AI, but also has some rule changes compared to normal Civ. Pretty much done development wise. Supports multiplayer. A bunch of mods are also available on the website.
  40. http://www.c-evo.org/
  41. https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/C-evo/Divergences_from_Civilization_II
  42.  
  43. >FreeCol
  44. Free, open source remake of SM's Colonization. Probably feature complete. Has an art style that more resembles Civ 2 or 3. Supports multiplayer.
  45. http://www.freecol.org/index.html
  46.  
  47. >Civ 2 UI Additions Launcher
  48. Fan made open source utility for Civilization 2 that implements some improvements and additional options. Also comes with the bug fix that makes the game playable on 64 bit computers.
  49. https://github.com/FoxAhead/Civ2-UI-Additions
  50.  
  51. >Master of Magic Implode's Multiplayer Edition
  52. Free, open source Master of Magic remake in Java. Comes with improvements like higher resolution, more players, quality of life features and many other optional things. Supports multiplayer and singleplayer against AIs. Not 100% done, but very playable by now.
  53. https://sourceforge.net/projects/momime/
  54.  
  55. >Master of Magic Fan patches
  56. Insecticide 1.4 is recommended. Other fan patches try to balance the game in arguably negative ways.
  57. www.myabandonware.com/game/master-of-magic-21t
  58. https://masterofmagic.fandom.com/wiki/Mod
  59.  
  60. >SM's Alpha Centauri essential improvements:
  61. https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Sid_Meier's_Alpha_Centauri#Essential_improvements
  62.  
  63.  
  64. ---- MoO-likes ----
  65.  
  66. >MoO 2
  67. DOS download:
  68. https://gamesnostalgia.com/en/game/master-of-orion-ii-battle-at-antares
  69. Fan patch:
  70. http://moo2mod.com/
  71.  
  72. >1oom
  73. Open source game engine recreation of Master of Orion 1, requires the original game files. The project is done. "Out of the box 1oom looks and plays just like MOO1, but without DOSBox. Extra features include larger galaxy view resolution, mouse wheel support, planetary governor for less micro, space combat autoresolve for skipping boring battles, hotseat multiplayer, and quality-of-life streamlining."
  74. Start the game with "1oom_classic_sdl2.exe".
  75. https://kilgoretroutmaskreplicant.gitlab.io/plain-html/
  76. You need to press alt+x in the main menu to get most of the improvements. See here for a list of changes:
  77. https://gitlab.com/KilgoreTroutMaskReplicant/1oom/blob/master/doc/usage_classic.txt
  78. Necessary original game files:
  79. https://uptobox.com/hlcso49f7h2t
  80. http://uploaded.net/file/jf427mgk (mirror)
  81.  
  82. >Remnants of the Precursors
  83. Free, open source remake of Master of Orion 1 in Java. Aims to be an accurate recreation of the original game, but comes with lots of new, original artwork and some quality of life improvements. Playable and fairly close to feature complete, just missing some additional polish, Orion, random event monsters, and some diplomatic options.
  84. https://remnantsoftheprecursors.com/
  85. Planetary governor mod (removes a lot of micromanagement):
  86. https://gitlab.com/coder111/rotp-governor
  87.  
  88. >FreeOrion
  89. Free, open source, turn based space 4X, inspired by the original Master of Orion, but it's a unique game that does many things differently.
  90. https://freeorion.org/index.php/Main_Page
  91. https://github.com/freeorion/freeorion/
  92.  
  93. >Dominus Galaxia
  94. Turn based space 4x that tries to be a modernised 3D version of the original Master of Orion. It stays true to most of its mechanics, but also makes some changes, like having hex tiles on the combat map, some different planetary sliders and different ways for colonisation to happen.
  95. The currently unfinished, but perfectly playable version of the game can be downloaded for free here:
  96. https://starchart-interactive.itch.io/dominus-galaxia-ks-edition
  97. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173590/Dominus_Galaxia_KS_Edition/
  98.  
  99.  
  100. ---- Other space games ----
  101.  
  102. >Star Ruler 2
  103. Free, open source space 4X RTS game that used to be commercial, but went open source because the devs are bros. Features interplanetary supply chains, diplomatic bidding auctions and a very detailed ship creator.
  104. There used to be a compiled release with music (https://github.com/powercat/StarRuler2-Source/releases), but it appears to be down. Unless someone else uploads another compiled version, you might have to manually compile the game yourself from the source code here:
  105. https://github.com/BlindMindStudios/StarRuler2-Source
  106. Wiki:
  107. http://wiki.starruler2.com/Main_Page
  108. Guides:
  109. https://steamcommunity.com/app/282590/guides/
  110. Mods:
  111. https://www.moddb.com/games/star-ruler-2/
  112. http://www.olynick.net/sr2/
  113.  
  114. >Aurora
  115. A free space 4X game that can best be described as a mix between radar screens and spreadsheets. This game puts an impressively detailed focus on design and logistics. You don't just design space ships, you design (and research) their individual components. You mine and ship various minerals across a potentially huge galaxy. You set up bases for refueling, supplies, maintenance, ammo and keep them stocked up with interstellar supply routes.
  116. The game doesn't explain itself much at all, so you will need to look up some tutorials.
  117. The C# rewrite of the game has recently been released. It's still a bit buggy, but it's already vastly superior to the old VB6 version:
  118. http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?board=276.0
  119. NOTE: If your PC is not set to use a "." as decimal separator, the game might break.
  120. Find and use AuroraMod on the modding reddit. AuroraMod lets you customise the graphics and lets you automatically fix the decimal separator issue without having to change it on your system:
  121. https://www.reddit.com/r/aurora4x_mods/
  122. Aurora wiki:
  123. http://aurorawiki.pentarch.org/index.php?title=Main_Page
  124. The old VB6 version of the game for nostalgia sake:
  125. http://aurora2.pentarch.org/index.php?topic=5663.0
  126.  
  127. >Open-IG
  128. Free, open source reimplementation of Imperium Galactica in Java. Basically done. There are some QoL improvements and a randomized skirmish mode.
  129. https://github.com/akarnokd/open-ig
  130.  
  131. >The Ur-Quan Masters
  132. Free, open source recreation of Star Control 2. Feature complete. Very good space exploration adventure game with 2d action combat and humorous dialogue.
  133. http://sc2.sourceforge.net/
  134.  
  135. >Emperor of the Fading Suns Mods/ Fan Patches
  136. Hyperion: https://hyperion.twarriors.com/documentation.html
  137. Reality: https://sites.google.com/site/efsreality/home
  138. Emperor Wars: https://sites.google.com/site/emperorwarsfadingsuns/home
  139.  
  140. >Starsector
  141. A space game with very large scope. Essentially Sid Meier's Pirates or Mount and Blade in space. You can fly around with a single ship, do missions, trade, hunt bounty, get faction favor, or command whole fleets and even colonise planets. Trade and smuggling are well developed systems, requiring you to make use of stealthy shipping routes and the black market. Prices of goods depend on the socio-economic situation on the respective planet. Ships can be customised a whole lot. Combat is very flashy real time action. You either give orders to your ships on a tactical map or steer an individual ship directly. There are also many mods, adding new ships, weapons, and even 4X mechanics.
  142. The developers are nice guys who let everyone reuse other people's cd-keys to try the game out. If you like the game, then you should consider supporting them.
  143. http://fractalsoftworks.com/
  144. Key: TEITW-HP9ON-A7HMK-WA6YA
  145.  
  146. >Shores of Hazeron
  147. Free, genre-mixing MMO space game that lets you build cities on different planets and design space ships. The game is now completely free to play again and financed through Patreon. You will probably be creeped out by the graphics and horrifying randomly generated creatures, but the game is definitely insteresting enough to make staying with it worth it. This game is a city builder, FPS, RTS, space ship design and exploration game that is also an MMO with a huge scale and seamless transition between planets and space. The moment you manufacture your first rocket and fly to the moon is very memorable.
  148. https://www.hazeron.com/
  149. Wiki guide:
  150. https://www.hazeron.com/wiki/index.php/Building_Your_First_City
  151.  
  152.  
  153. ---- Turn-based strategy ----
  154.  
  155. >VCMI
  156. Open source remake of Heroes of Might and Magic 3. Requires original game files. Playable on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android phones.
  157. Appears playable, but might still have issues, especially the Android version. See the "installation guides" on the github.
  158. https://vcmi.eu/
  159. https://github.com/vcmi/vcmi
  160.  
  161. >Royals
  162. Free, minimalist 4X game with a couple different playstyles and victory conditions and black and white, retro pixel aesthetics. Your goal is to rise from being a peasent to being a king before you die. You will recruit servants along the way and expand your territory until you can challenge the existing king in your chosen way and win the game.
  163. https://ashervo.itch.io/royals
  164.  
  165. >Evil Cult
  166. Free 4X game about expanding your cult, fighting competing cults and investigators. Eventually starting a ritual to end the world. Playable in browser.
  167. http://www.in-fi-del.net/static/cult/index.html
  168.  
  169.  
  170. ---- Xcom-likes ----
  171.  
  172. >OpenXcom
  173. Open source remake of original Xcom and Terror from the Deep, requires original game files. Feature complete and with lots of quality of life improvements (use Extended for even more).
  174. https://openxcom.org/
  175. https://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php/Hidden_Features_(OpenXcom)
  176. OpenXcom Extended (lots of improvements over vanilla OpenXcom, many mods require this, also makes the game playable on phones):
  177. https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php/topic,5258.0.html
  178. Mods:
  179. https://openxcom.mod.io/
  180. X-Pirates: https://openxcom.mod.io/x-piratez
  181. (X-Pirates guide by anon: https://pastebin.com/C7Gr2Pqr)
  182. X-Com Files: https://openxcom.mod.io/the-x-com-files
  183. Warhammer 40k: https://openxcom.mod.io/40k
  184. Necessary original game files:
  185. https://mega.nz/#F!4HQWRC6Y!nfp7WcZxc2f3wjUcD53pxQ
  186.  
  187. >OpenApoc
  188. Open source remake of Xcom Apocalypse, requires original game files. It's possible to play the game from start to finish, but there are still bugs, crashes and missing features like weekly funding and interaction with the corporations.
  189. http://openapoc.org/
  190. Necessary original game files:
  191. https://archive.org/details/xcom-3-apocalypse-pc-es
  192. (Put the "IMAGE" files into your data folder and rename "IMAGE.cue" to "cd.iso".)
  193.  
  194. >UFO: Alien Invasion
  195. Free, open source Xcom clone in 3D. Has the normal campaign, a map editor and up to 6 player multiplayer.
  196. https://ufoai.org/wiki/News
  197.  
  198.  
  199. ---- Turn-based tactics ----
  200.  
  201. >Panzer Marshal
  202. Free, open source hex-tile wargame heavily inspired by Panzer General and based on Open General. Also playable in browser and on phones. Formerly known as "OpenPanzer".
  203. https://openpanzer.itch.io/panzermarshal
  204. Browser version: http://panzermarshal.com/
  205.  
  206. >Open General
  207. Free, open source remake of Panzer General 2 with improvements. Supports modding with the Open Suite tool.
  208. http://www.open-general.com/
  209. http://luis-guzman.com/
  210.  
  211. >People's Tactics
  212. Free, turn-based hex-tile wargame and predecessor to Advanced Tactics and Shadow Empire. The game is very lightweight with only around 28 mb, but still an interesting strategy game with ground-air-naval units, values for readiness, experience and fortification, logistics supply lines, chain of command and reinforcements being trained by your captured cities and sent out from your main HQ to your frontlines. The game features lots of scenarios and a random map generator. You can play against AI or human players via PBEM. Also very moddable. The default resolution is pretty small and can't be changed as far as I can tell. To start a scenario, you need to press the "load" button. See the docs folder for the manual.
  213. https://www.vrdesigns.net/?page_id=23
  214. https://strategywiki.org/wiki/People%27s_Tactics
  215.  
  216. >The Battle for Wesnoth
  217. Free, open source, turn-based strategy game in a fantasy setting with many factions. Similar to Advance Wars or Fire Emblem. Also playable on phones.
  218. https://www.wesnoth.org/
  219. https://store.steampowered.com/app/599390/Battle_for_Wesnoth/
  220.  
  221. >Tanks of Freedom
  222. Free, open source Advance Wars clone. Also playable on phones and in browser.
  223. https://tof.p1x.in/
  224. https://w84death.itch.io/tanks-of-freedom
  225. Browser version: https://tof.p1x.in/html5/
  226.  
  227. >MegaMek
  228. Free, open source computer version of the Battletech board game. Features combined arms battles with battle mechs, infantry, tanks, ships, even aerospace fighter jets on a hex tile map. You can play online or offline against AI or other players. The rules are fully implemented and tons of optional rules can be activated.
  229. MekHQ is a campaign managing program.
  230. MegaMekLab is is a custom vehicle creator program.
  231. MekWars is an online campaign system that lets you pick a faction and fight over territory on a galaxy-size strategy map.
  232. https://www.megamek.org/
  233. "Against the Bot" is a way to use MekHQ to play a single player campaign as a mercenary company or similar. Fly around the galaxy map, hire staff and vehicles, take missions, etc. Here are some guides to help set it up:
  234. https://pastebin.com/pE2f7TR5
  235. http://www.mediafire.com/file/kffatbm11ffus7l/Against_the_Bot_Instructions_v2-5.pdf/file
  236. https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=56065.0
  237.  
  238. >Hammer and Sickle
  239. The forgotten abandonware sequel of the Silent Storm series. Turn based, squad combat similar to Xcom, but during the cold war. Expect it to be clunky, buggy and difficult. Might need a patch or crack to make it run on modern computers. It uses the notoriously terrible DRM StarForce, which can prevent Windows 7 from starting, so a no-cd crack is adviced.
  240. https://www.old-games.com/download/9586/hammer-sickle
  241. Map of all the campaign missions: https://i.imgur.com/BVzhkca.jpg
  242.  
  243.  
  244. ---- Westwood RTS ----
  245.  
  246. >CNCNET
  247. Most classic Westwood RTS games can be downloaded from this website, all of which have functioning online multiplayer:
  248. C&C1, Red Alert, Dune 2000, Tiberian Sun, Red Alert 2, Yuri's Revenge
  249. You can also download some mods from this site. The first two of these are stand alone games:
  250. Dawn of the Tiberium Age, Twisted Insurrection, Mental Omega, Red-Ressurrection
  251. https://cncnet.org/download
  252.  
  253. >C&C Stand Alone Mod Games
  254. Dawn of the Tiberium Age: https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-dawn-of-the-tiberium-age
  255. Twisted Insurrection: https://www.moddb.com/mods/twisted-insurrection
  256. The Second Tiberium War: https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-second-tiberium-war
  257.  
  258. >OpenRA
  259. Free, open source engine to play Command & Conquer Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn and Dune 2000.
  260. http://www.openra.net/
  261.  
  262. >Command & Conquer HTML 5
  263. Command & Conquer Tiberian Dawn remake, playable in browser and with multiplayer.
  264. https://www.adityaravishankar.com/projects/games/command-and-conquer/
  265.  
  266. >Dune 2
  267. Original game files:
  268. https://archive.org/download/Dune2_201709/dune%202.iso
  269. Thread comparing different Dune 2 fan remakes:
  270. https://forum.dune2k.com/topic/27550-dune-2-hd-remakes-comparison-skirmish-matches/
  271. >Dune 2 Legacy
  272. Probably the best Dune 2 remake. Comes with the 3 OpenSuperDune mod factions and their campaigns.
  273. http://dunelegacy.sourceforge.net/website/
  274. >Dune 2 Dynasty
  275. Can be used to play custom mod campaigns like the Dune 2 eXtended mod.
  276. http://dunedynasty.sourceforge.net/
  277. https://forum.dune2k.com/topic/18360-dune-2-extended-project/
  278.  
  279.  
  280. ---- RTS ----
  281.  
  282. >0 A.D.
  283. Free, open source real-time strategy game of ancient warfare. Has Age of Empires-like gameplay.
  284. https://play0ad.com/
  285.  
  286. >Spring Engine
  287. Spring is a free, open source engine and client for RTS games that have mostly similar gameplay to Total Annihilation or Supreme Commander, although some are more different.
  288. See this wiki for a list of games:
  289. https://springrts.com/wiki/Games
  290.  
  291. >Zero-K
  292. Free, open source futuristic real-time strategy game in the Spring engine.
  293. https://zero-k.info/Forum
  294. https://store.steampowered.com/app/334920/ZeroK/
  295.  
  296. >Project Celeste
  297. Free fan revival of Age of Empires Online. Includes singleplayer and co-op missions.
  298. https://projectceleste.github.io/
  299.  
  300. >Skylords Reborn
  301. Free fan revival of Battleforge, an RTS game with a card game theme and deckbuilding. Includes singleplayer and co-op missions. You obtain new units, structures, spells through booster packs, but you do not buy them with real money.
  302. https://forum.skylords.eu/
  303.  
  304. >Warzone 2100
  305. Free, open source RTS game that was originally published in 1999. All units are created from several modular pieces in a unit editor.
  306. https://wz2100.net/
  307. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1241950/Warzone_2100/
  308.  
  309. >The Zod Engine
  310. Free, open source remake of the 1996 RTS "Z" by the Bitmap Brothers. Can play against the AI or through online multiplayer. There is a permanently running, 4-sided online game that you can hotjoin anytime. Note that alt-tabbing might trap your mouse cursor and you need to close the game with the task manager.
  311. http://zod.sourceforge.net/
  312.  
  313. >Dark Reign
  314. Community updated, free version of the sci-fi RTS from 1997. With single player, online multiplayer and other improvements.
  315. https://www.darkreignws.com/
  316.  
  317. >T3A Online - Battle for Middle-earth 1 and 2
  318. Free custom online server to play BFME 1 and 2 multiplayer through the internet. You can download the games from here, too, but you might need to find a cd-key (they are reusable). Singleplayer content might be included, but I haven't tested it.
  319. https://t3aonline.net/
  320.  
  321. >War Wind
  322. RTS from 1996 with four unique alien races and single player campaign for each of them. Individual units are hired as peasants, trained up to become more advanced units and enhanced with cybernetic implants.
  323. The game is currently free on GoG, but I'm not sure if it's available only for a limited time.
  324. https://www.gog.com/game/war_wind
  325.  
  326. >MegaGlest
  327. Free, open source RTS game with a variety of factions, Runescape-quality 3D graphics and hilariously terrible voice acting.
  328. https://megaglest.org/
  329.  
  330.  
  331. ---- RTS with Economic Focus ----
  332.  
  333. >Crusader Kings 2
  334. Paradox' notorious medieval european strategy game about rising from count to king, plotting assassinations, arranging mariages, and incest is playable for free on Steam. There is a ridiculous amount of DLC, but you don't really need any to have a good time. You might need to look up some tutorials or guides to figure out what to do though, because it's a Paradox game.
  335. https://store.steampowered.com/app/203770/Crusader_Kings_II/
  336.  
  337. >Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
  338. Free, open source RTS with a focus on economy, trading and training units in various different kinds of professions. Take control over neutral towns, raid monster lairs, station spies in enemy territory and summon your nation's deity. You can play randomly generated maps against the AI with different victory conditions, almost 40 different scenarios or online multiplayer. The game was originally released 1997, went open source in 2009 and has been improved and fixed by the community ever since.
  339. https://7kfans.com/
  340.  
  341. >Widelands
  342. Free, open source, RTS city builder with production chains and combat, heavily inspired by The Settlers 2, "but has significantly more variety and depth to it". Has singleplayer campaigns and a multiplayer mode.
  343. https://www.widelands.org/
  344.  
  345. >Return to the Roots - Settlers 2.5
  346. Open source remake and fan expansion of The Settlers 2, requires original game files. Playable, but still missing some things like a single player campaign. You can play skirmish maps against bots or over the internet against humans. Comes with a bunch of improvements including to the AI's performance and adds a new Babylonian faction.
  347. https://www.siedler25.org/
  348. Necessary game files:
  349. https://archive.org/download/die_siedler_2_151/siedler2.zip
  350.  
  351. >Bronze Age
  352. Free, real time 4X game with a fantasy bronze age setting. Features city building, real time army warfare, diplomacy, trade routes, dungeon exploring and Crusader Kings-like character management and marriages. The map is split into territories that can hold one settlement each. Settlements can be upgraded into cities, which lets you zoom into their tile and build them up in city builder fashion like Ceasar or Anno. Don't let too many corpses lie around or the Ghuls will come. Also supports modding. There is also an optional "deluxe" graphics pack available for sale. This is version 3 of Bronze Age. The "classic" download gives you version 1 and 2, which are very different games.
  353. Bronze Age 1 is more like a Dwarf Fortress-like colony builder, where all your citizens are shown walking around, you control soldiers individually like an RTS, and the map is not split into territories. Doesn't have a lot of content though.
  354. Bronze Age 2 is a little more abstract and advanced than 1. It introduced territories, changed the game to a hex-tile map, and doesn't show any people walking around, other than military units, which have been changed to squads.
  355. Keep in mind that all versions of Bronze Age tend to run into framerate problems eventually. If you ever feel like the game didn't register some input, hold the button down a little longer.
  356. https://commodoreshawn.itch.io/bronze-age
  357.  
  358.  
  359. ---- RTT ----
  360.  
  361. >MechCommander Gold Darkest Hours
  362. Free and improved version of MechCommander Gold with the original two campaigns as well as 6 additional fan made campaigns, multiplayer and other improvements like widescreen support.
  363. https://www.moddb.com/mods/mechcommander-gold-hi-res
  364.  
  365. >MechCommander Omnitech
  366. Free version of MechCommander 2. It only contains fan made campaigns, but also has additional mechs. Feels a bit unfinished, but it's playable and still really satisfying to blow off mech parts with fire from twin PPCs.
  367. https://www.moddb.com/mods/mechcommander-omnitech
  368. http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?board=210.0
  369. If you notice some graphical errors on Win10, then you'll need dgVoodoo. Download the latest stable here and extract the exe, conf and the MS files into the game directory. Make sure to disable hardware mouse cursor in the ingame options.
  370. http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html
  371.  
  372. >MechCommander 2
  373. https://www.myabandonware.com/game/mechcommander-2-7pf#download
  374. To make it run, see: https://www.reddit.com/r/mechwarrior/comments/5cfad2/how_to_play_mechcommander_1_2_on_windows_10/
  375.  
  376. >American Conquest: Divided Nation
  377. Free, abandonware spinoff of the American Conquest series. Real time tactics battles in the American Civil War. Scroll down and click on the Mega link to download.
  378. http://www.americanconquest.info/186.html
  379. Hawk's Divided Nation Mod: Adds more scenarios with a multiplayer focus.
  380. https://fbl.ucoz.com/news/hawk_s_mod/2011-01-08-40
  381.  
  382. >Theatre of War 1, 2 & 3
  383. Realistic WW2 real-time tactics games that can currently be gotten for free on Indiegala:
  384. https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war/
  385. https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war-2-kursk-1943/
  386. https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war-2-battle-for-caen/
  387. https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war-2-africa-1943/
  388. https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war-2-centauro/
  389. https://freebies.indiegala.com/theatre-of-war-3-korea/
  390.  
  391. >Blitzkrieg Engine
  392. Some real-time tactics games based on the engine of the Blitzkrieg games can currently be gotten for free on Indiegala:
  393. https://freebies.indiegala.com/stalingrad/
  394. https://freebies.indiegala.com/cuban-missile-crisis/
  395. https://freebies.indiegala.com/cuban-missile-crisis-ice-crusade/
  396. https://freebies.indiegala.com/desert-law/
  397.  
  398.  
  399. ---- Tycoons and City Builders ----
  400.  
  401. >OpenTTD
  402. Free, open source remake of Transport Tycoon Deluxe. Features lots of improvements, mods and alternate graphics. Original game files are not needed, but can be used to get the classic graphics and sound. Also playable on phones.
  403. https://www.openttd.org/
  404. https://wiki.openttd.org/Portable_device_version
  405.  
  406. >Simutrans
  407. Free, open source transportation tycoon game, very similar to OpenTTD. Supports the Steam Workshop for mods.
  408. https://www.simutrans.com/en/
  409. https://store.steampowered.com/app/434520/Simutrans/
  410.  
  411. >OpenLoco
  412. Open source re-implementation of Chris Sawyer's Locomotion, the spiritual successor to Transport Tycoon. Requires original game files. Aims to improve the game similar to how OpenTTD improved Transport Tycoon and OpenRCT2 improved RollerCoaster Tycoon. Playable on Windows, Mac, Linux.
  413. Appears playable, but might have stability issues.
  414. https://github.com/OpenLoco/OpenLoco
  415.  
  416. >OpenRCT2
  417. Open source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, requires the original game files. Also supports RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 scenarios and saves. Comes with new features, online multiplayer and bug fixes. Also playable on Android phones.
  418. https://openrct2.org/
  419.  
  420. >Unknown Horizons
  421. Free, open source recreation of the old Anno games. Playable, but a bit buggy and will not run if the path to your installation contains a folder with a space in its name for whatever reason. Currently missing land-based military and some tier V buildings.
  422. http://unknown-horizons.org/
  423.  
  424. >Julius
  425. Open source re-implementation of Ceasar 3, requires the original game files. There could possibly still be some bugs in this, but it seems to run smoothly and comes with widescreen and windowed mode support. This also makes Ceasar 3 playable on Playstation Vita and Nintendo Switch.
  426. https://github.com/bvschaik/julius
  427.  
  428.  
  429. ---- Dungeon Keeper-likes ----
  430.  
  431. >OpenDungeons
  432. Free, open source Dungeon Keeper clone.
  433. https://opendungeons.github.io/
  434.  
  435. >KeeperRL
  436. Free, open source and mod-friendly Dungeon Keeper clone with multiple factions and adventure mode. You carve your dungeon into a mountain, recruit monsters, feed them, train them, fight back against invaders and go on invasions yourself. Taking control of a creatures directly makes the game play like a traditional roguelike. You can alternatively also play as a single adventurer and explore other people's dungeons like a traditional roguelike. The game can also be bought. The free version only comes with ascii graphics and no music.
  437. https://keeperrl.com/
  438. Alpha 29 was released entirely free including graphics:
  439. https://keeperrl.com/free-quarantine-alpha-29-download/
  440.  
  441. >Dwarf Fortress
  442. A world and history generator, an open world roleplaying game, a colony manager, a 3D fortress creator. A game quite ridiculous in scope. But don't let that shy you away from the it. The interface takes a while to get used to, but the game isn't actually that complicated to learn. Look up some basic tutorial, then start playing and use the wiki whenever you want to look up something new.
  443. http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/index.html
  444. Starter Pack, AKA Lazy Newb Pack, bundles the game together with a bunch of useful utility programs and graphic packs:
  445. http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=126076.0
  446. Wiki:
  447. http://dwarffortresswiki.org/
  448.  
  449.  
  450. ---- Other Games ----
  451.  
  452. >Mindustry
  453. Free, open-source tower defense game with industry aspects, conveyor belts and supply chains, similar to Factorio. Supports cross-platform multiplayer and PvP. Also playable on phones. The classic version, which is a bit simpler, can be played in browser and on phones. The game can also be bought on Steam for things like achievements and the Steam Workshop.
  454. https://anuke.itch.io/mindustry
  455. https://anuke.itch.io/mindustry-classic
  456.  
  457. >Lichess
  458. Free, open source, very neatly made website to play chess and chess variants online in browser. Give "antichess" a try.
  459. https://lichess.org/
  460.  
  461. >XMage
  462. Free, open source program to play the Magic the Gathering card game either over the internet or against bots. Comes with implemented card automation and supports a bunch of different formats to play in.
  463. http://xmage.de/
  464.  
  465. >Hedgewars
  466. Free, open source clone of Worms Armageddon, but with cute hedgehogs instead of worms.
  467. https://hedgewars.org/
  468.  
  469. >Scorched3D
  470. Free, open source 3D version of the classic artillery game Scorched Earth.
  471. http://www.scorched3d.co.uk/
  472.  
  473. >OpenLieroX
  474. Free, open source game based on Liero, the real time predecessor to Worms. Lots of weapons and levels, destructible environment and online multiplayer.
  475. http://www.openlierox.net/
  476.  
  477. >OpenClonk
  478. The free, open source successor of the long-running Clonk series. Action game with a side view, sorta similar to Terraria, Settlers, Worms, mostly about mining, building and fighting. Also supports multiplayer and has many mods. Probably not really a strategy game, but I want to mention it anyway.
  479. https://www.openclonk.org/
  480. You can also download the original Clonk games for free here:
  481. http://www.clonk.de/classics.php?lng=en
  482. http://www.clonk.de/?lng=en
  483.  
  484. >Roguelikes
  485. Traditional roguelikes are turn-based RPGs with rather tactical gameplay. Most of them tend to be free open source projects. Many also playable on phones and browsers.
  486. See /rlg/'s pastebins for a list of games, I recommend DoomRL, Infra Arcana and Sil:
  487. https://pastebin.com/WEZcWKfD
  488. https://pastebin.com/i0bjC2Vu
  489.  
  490. >FreeSO
  491. Free, open source reimplementation of The Sims Online. It includes many quality of life changes such as hardware rendering, custom dynamic lighting, hi-res output, >2 floor houses and an experimental 3D mode.
  492. http://freeso.org/download/
  493. https://github.com/riperiperi/FreeSO
  494.  
  495.  
  496. ---- Utilities ----
  497.  
  498. >Generic Mod Enabler
  499. Free, useful, little utility program that makes it easier to enable and disable mods for pretty much any game. You just need to place it into your game's main directory, then put your modded files in the "MODS" folder. When you then click to enable the mod, the program will automatically backup the game's default files and replace them with the modded files. When disabling the mod, it will replace the files again with the default files and delete the backup.
  500. http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27158
  501. https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2989887
  502.  
  503.  
  504.  
  505. Let me know suggestions for additional things that could be added to this list.
  506.  
  507. See also:
  508. https://osgameclones.com/
  509. https://gitlab.com/librebob/athenaeum
  510. https://flathub.org/apps/category/Game
  511. https://imgur.com/a/c7PQi Gallery of 150 free games
  512. https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AhZ2bGNb4RZIdE5JTEs4b2xyNmllNnNRTWR1NzlCVXc&hl=en&authkey=CNScwJoF Bay12 Forum's huge spreadsheet of free games
  513.  
  514. Reminder: If you are a NEET with too much time on your hands, consider helping out any of the projects above. Open source projects depend on your support.
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