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FreeCol for Windows
Build colonies and work toward independence in FreeCol, an open-source turn-based strategy game inspired by Colonization. The Windows installer includes Java.
- Operating system
- Windows; specific supported Windows versions are not stated on the publisher download page
- Architecture
- Not specified on the publisher download page
- Download package
- EXE installer with Java included
Minimum: 2 GB system RAM, 800 × 600 display and 0.5 GB disk space. Separate packages without Java require Java 11 or above.
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What is FreeCol?
FreeCol is a turn-based strategy game about developing colonies into an independent nation. Inspired by Colonization, it combines an isometric map with colony management and supports multiplayer. Its Classic ruleset follows the original game's approach, while mod support allows different ways to play.
The publisher lists version 1.2.0 for Windows as an EXE installer with Java included. This is the bundled-Java package, not the separate platform-independent installer. The publisher specifies at least 2 GB of system RAM, an 800 × 600 display and 0.5 GB of disk space; packages without bundled Java require Java 11 or above. The screenshot is from the publisher's 1.0.0 gallery and illustrates the game interface rather than documenting the 1.2.0 Windows build.
What it offers
- Develop colonies toward the goal of an independent nation in turn-based play.
- Navigate an isometric map of land, settlements and ships.
- Play with multiplayer support.
- Use the Classic ruleset or explore the game's mod support.
- Choose the Windows installer with Java included.
Good to know
- The publisher's minimum requirements include 2 GB of system RAM, an 800 × 600 display and 0.5 GB of disk space.
- Packages without bundled Java require a separately installed Java Virtual Machine version 11 or above.
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References used for this listing. Retrieval dates do not indicate hands-on testing.
- FreeCol - Home ↗Retrieved
- FreeCol - About FreeCol ↗Retrieved
- FreeCol - Download ↗Retrieved
- FreeCol - Screenshots ↗Retrieved
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