Freeciv

Freeciv is a free and open-source turn-based strategy game that is a fork of the original Civilization game. It was created by David Pfitzner and is maintained by a community of developers. The game allows players to build an empire, make strategic decisions, and engage in diplomacy or warfare with other civilizations.

One of the key features of Freeciv is its multiplayer capability, which supports both hotseat (single-player) and network (multiplayer) modes. Players can choose from a variety of game scenarios, including historical and fictional settings, and customize their game experience with various rulesets. The game engine is highly extensible, enabling modders to create new content, such as new graphics, sounds, and game rules.

Freeciv is available for multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and various handheld devices. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License, ensuring that the source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. The game has a active community of players and developers who contribute to its development and support.

Freeciv is known for its deep strategic gameplay, which requires players to manage resources, research technologies, and make decisions that shape the course of their civilization. The game features a rich set of units, buildings, and wonders, each with its own unique abilities and strategies. Players can engage in trade, form alliances, or wage war against other civilizations, all while striving to achieve victory through one of several possible objectives, such as scientific dominance, cultural supremacy, or military conquest.