freeciv ☆
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Description:
Free and Open Source empire-building strategy game
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: game strategy turn-based multiplayer open-source
Install: brew install freeciv
About:
Freeciv is a Free and Open Source turn-based strategy game inspired by the classic Sid Meier's Civilization. Players guide a tribe from the Stone Age to the Space Age, managing cities, researching technologies, and engaging in diplomacy or warfare. It offers extensive customization through rulesets and graphics, supporting both single-player and multiplayer modes.
Key Features:
  • Turn-based empire-building gameplay
  • Multiplayer support for network and internet play
  • Highly customizable rulesets and client options
  • Cross-platform availability
Use Cases:
  • Playing classic empire-building strategy games
  • Hosting multiplayer strategy sessions with friends
  • Exploring open-source game development and modding
Alternatives:
  • Freecol – Freecol is a turn-based strategy game based on Sid Meier's Colonization, offering a different historical focus and game mechanics.
  • 0 A.D. – 0 A.D. is a real-time strategy game focusing on ancient warfare, contrasting with Freeciv's turn-based approach.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 10, 2025 11:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 654e8e7a
Sep 15, 2025 12:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 52679c75
Jan 3, 2025 2:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0008974d
Oct 31, 2024 3:09am 1 VERSION_BUMP c405a231
Oct 11, 2024 12:48am 0 VERSION_BUMP ddd910ce
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