Freeciv vs Unciv
Comparing two open source alternatives to Civilization . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Freeciv
GPL-2.0A free, open-source empire-building strategy game inspired by Civilization, playable in single-player or online.
Unciv
MPL-2.0An open-source, cross-platform remake of Civilization V that runs on Android and desktop with full mod support.
Side-by-side comparison
| Freeciv | Unciv | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1,574 | 11,053 |
| Forks | 284 | 1,886 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 172 |
| Last Commit | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| First Released | Apr 16, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 |
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