Games :: Strategy

Battle for Wesnoth

A Fantasy-themed turn-based strategy game. Battle for control of villages, using a variety of units which have advantages and disadvantages in different types of terrain and against different types of attacks. Units gain experience and advance levels, and are carried over from one scenario to the next in a campaign. Licence : GPL

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FreeCol

The FreeCol team aims to create an Open Source version of Colonization (released under the GPL). At first we'll try to make an exact clone of Colonization. The visuals will be brought up to date with more recent standards but will remain clean, simple and functional. Certain new 'features' will be implemented but the gameplay and the rules will be exactly the same as the original ... Licence : GPL

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FreeCiv

FreeCiv is a multiplayer strategy game, released under the GNU General Public License. It is generally comparable with Civilization II�, published by Microprose�. Licence : GPL

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Wormux

Wormux is a great clone of Worms, originally created by Team17. Unlike the commercial worms, this game is highly customizable and can be customized in almost any way you choose. Download new characters, skins, maps and weapons all from the homepage. Licence : GPL

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Conquest

Conquest is a real-time, multi-player space warfare game that was originally written in RATFOR for the VAX/VMS platform by Jef Poskanzer and Craig Leres. It was the early predecessor to Netrek. With conquest version 8.1 or better, an OpenGL based client is provided as well, which looks a heck of alot better than the 20th Century curses interface it started with :). The object of the game is ... Licence : GPL

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Glest

Glest is a 3D strategy game with beautiful graphics. The story takes place in a context which could be compared to that of the pre-renaissance Europe, with the licence that magic forces exist in the environment and can be controlled. Current version is fully playable, includes single player game against CPU controlled players, two factions with their corresponding tech trees, units, buildings and ... Licence : GPL

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Thousand Parsec wxPython Client

Thousand Parsec is a framework for turn-based space empire building games. These games are often called 4X, from the main phases found in the games, eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate. Some examples of games which Thousand Parsec draws ideas from are, Stars!, Reach for the Stars, VGA Planets, Master of Orion and Galactic Civilizations. Licence : GPL

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Warzone 2100

Warzone 2100 is a real-time strategy game, originally developed by Pumpkin Studios and published by Eidos-Interactive™. Although comparable to other 3D RTS games, it does contain some features that are unique. These include various radar technologies, a greater focus on artillery and counter-battery technologies, as well as a different vehicle design method. Licence : GPL

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Pingus

Pingus is a free Lemmings clone for Linux, a Windows port is also available, covered under the GPL. Pingus uses ClanLib, which should make it portable over a lot of operating, including Beos, BSD, Windows and some more. Licence : GPL

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LGeneral

LGeneral is a turn-based strategy engine heavily inspired by Panzer General. You play single scenarios or whole campaigns turn by turn against a human player or the AI. Things like entrenchment, rugged defence, defensive fire, ambushs, unit supplies, weather influence, reinforcements, etc contribute to the stratetgic depth of the game. Licence : GPL

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NetPanzer

NetPanzer is an online multiplayer tactical warfare game designed for FAST ACTION combat. Gameplay concentrates on the core -- no resource management is needed. The game is based on quick tactical action and unit management in real-time. Battles progress quickly and constantly as destroyed players respawn with a set of new units. Players can join or leave multiplayer games at any time. Licence : GPL

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Stratagus

Stratagus is a free cross-platform real-time strategy gaming engine. It includes support for playing over the internet/LAN, or playing a computer opponent. The engine is configurable and can be used to create games with a wide-range of features specific to your needs. Licence : GPL

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