FreeOrion

About FreeOrion

FreeOrion is an open source space strategy game that combines exploration, colonization, research and fleet decisions in turns. Use a scout to reveal nearby systems, choose where to expand and compare what a new colony contributes to your broader economy. Research changes the options available to an empire over time, so choices about production and technology interact. It suits players who want to work through a strategic map rather than control spacecraft directly. The project documents game concepts and has community resources for learning its systems. Try a small galaxy first if you want to see the consequences of your opening decisions without managing a large map.