Widelands: Free, open-source real-time strategy game. Enjoy singleplayer campaigns & multiplayer mode. Inspired by Settlers II™, offers high replayability. Easy to learn with tutorials.
Widelands is a free, open-source real-time strategy game inspired by Settlers II. It features single-player campaigns set within the Widelands universe and a robust multiplayer mode. A key aspect of gameplay revolves around managing roads to efficiently transport resources between buildings; carriers automatically follow these routes. Players command large clans without micromanagement, simply issuing orders for tasks like building or attacking enemy structures. The game offers diverse scenarios across different tribes struggling in the Widelands, as well as AI opponents for challenging play. While single-player campaigns provide a narrative experience, Widelands truly shines with collaborative multiplayer, allowing players to build empires together or compete on the battlefield. Furthermore, its extensible nature enables users to create custom tribes, worlds, and even unique environments like settlements on the moon.