FreeCol

About FreeCol

FreeCol is a turn-based strategy game inspired by Colonization. Explore a map, establish settlements, assign workers and move goods between colonies and trading ports. Start with one colony and follow how the goods it produces affect what can be shipped or built next. The game combines production chains with diplomacy and military decisions, so the most useful first lessons often come from learning what a small settlement needs to grow. Its interface uses maps, unit panels and management screens rather than a continuous real-time simulation. It suits players who enjoy planning several turns ahead and learning a production system while adapting to the actions of other factions.