Freeware Strategy Games

1848

1848 is a turn based strategy game set during the Hungarian Independence War of 1848-49. The game features 14 different unit type, 100 generals and 3 nations, being Hungary, Austria and Russia. 1848 includes multiplayer support via email, LAN and hotseat. It has authentic period music and a dynamic weather system.

Advanced Strategic Command

Advanced Strategic Command is a turn-based strategy game. It is designed in the style of the Battle Isle series. It can be played against the computer or against other human players on the same computer or by mail. There are many scenarios and units available. There is also a map editor to make your own scenarios.

Battle For Wesnoth

Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. Battle for Wesnoth has many different sagas to be played out, each with its own storyline and many levels. You can create your own custom units, and write your own scenarios and campaigns. There is also a multiplayer mode over hotseat, LAN or the internet.

Bontago

Bontago is an intense single and multiplayer 3D strategy game. The aim of the game is to build a tower using random blocks and to create a "shadow" that reaches a pre-designated number of flags. The shadow is created by placing random sized cubeoids on the circular playing area. The higher up a block is, the more shadow it produces.

Bos Wars

Bos Wars is a futuristic real-time strategy game using the Stratagus game engine. It has single player, multiplayer and a map editor.

C-evo

C-evo is an empire building game. With a time scope of several thousand years, it covers aspects of exploration and expansion, industry and agriculture, warfare and diplomacy, science and administration.

Dark Oberon

Dark Oberon is a Warcraft II style real-time strategy game featuring fantastic graphics with textures of real models made out of plasticine.

Freeciv

Freeciv is a multiplayer turn-based strategy game inspired by the commercial game Civilisation. Each player becomes the leader of a civilization, fighting to become the greatest civilization.

Glest

Glest is a 3D real-time strategy game with a fantasy theme. It contains two playable and customizable factions, Magic and Tech, each with their own tech trees, units and buildings. Gameplay invloves constructing builings, training and upgrading units and battling against the opposition. The 3D graphics are detailed and the sound of high quality.

Globulation2

Globulation 2 is an innovative real-time strategy game. It reduces micro-management by automatically assigning tasks to units. The player chooses the number of units they want to assign to various tasks, and the units will do their best to satisfy the requests. This allows the user to manage more units and focus on strategies rather than individual units' jobs. It can be played by a single player, over LAN or the internet.

Ground Control

Ground Control is a 3D real-time tactics game. The game focuses on strategy, tactics, and resource management much more than the average real-time strategy since it includes no unit or building construction whatsoever. Units in the game include various types of tanks, hovercraft, aircraft, and infantry, and are delivered to the battlefield by orbital dropships. Each unit type has special weapons, abilities, and armour. Players can choose to customize each unit or let the game auto-select the load-out for each mission.

netPanzer

netPanzer is an online multiplayer tactical warfare game. The game features real-time action without the need to gather resources. 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. There are three modes of multiplayer combat: objective capture, frag limit, and time limit.

NetStorm: Islands At War

NetStorm is a real time strategy game. Each player controls a priest on a floating island in the sky. The Priest can construct different buildings and learn skills to expand his knowledge. The object of the game is to capture the opponent priest and to sacrifice him in your alter to gain more knowledge and power. The game has both single player campaigns and multiplayer over the internet.

Scorched3D

Scorched 3D is a game based on the classic DOS game Scorched Earth. You can earn money from successful battles and use it to invest in additional weapons and accessories. You can play with up to twenty four other players at a time, mixing computer players with humans. There are a variety of changing environmental conditions and terrains.

S.W.I.N.E.

S.W.I.N.E. is real-time strategy which pigs and chickens battle against each other. It features very detailed 3D graphics and both single and multiplayer modes. Before and during the missions, you will have the opportunity to purchase or sell units, and upgrade or augment them with various items of equipment. S.W.I.N.E. narrows the focus to a small number of vehicular units, creating a more tactically oriented game.