The Battle for Wesnoth
Open-source turn-based fantasy strategy game with single-player campaigns and online play
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Scores on the open-source turn-based strategy games criteria
Evaluated Nov 5, 2026- Single-player content ×3 5
5/5 means: Several story campaigns with difficulty levels, plus computer opponents
Ships 17 single-player campaigns with story and multiple difficulty levels, and you can also play against the computer.
3 quotes - Multiplayer modes ×3 4
4/5 means: All three of online, local network and hotseat play
Documents all three modes: over the Internet, on a private or local network, and hotseat. The captured pages do not describe a public lobby, so it stops at level 4.
2 quotes - Map editor and mods ×2 5
5/5 means: All of level 4, plus a documented way for players to create their own scenarios or campaigns
Has a map editor, is highly moddable, offers an official add-ons server for player-made content, and lets players create their own scenarios.
3 quotes - Release activity ×2 4
4/5 means: 2 to 6 months old
The current stable version, 1.18.8, is dated 18 August 2026 in the release folder, between two and six months before capture.
3 quotes
Evidence (17 quotes)
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“17 singleplayer campaigns and 55 multiplayer maps to choose from.”
wesnoth.org · checked - 2
“A variety of different campaigns, each with their own tactical challenges, emotionally charged story, and multiple difficulty levels.”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 3
“Online and local multiplayer gameplay to play with friends, strangers, or against the AI.”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 4
“Face off against other players over the Internet, or challenge your friends over a private/local network or hot-seat.”
wesnoth.org · checked - 5
“A map editor with multiple tools, hundreds types of terrain, and the ability for you to save and share maps with others. Create your own scenarios/battles for near infinite replayability.”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 6
“Highly moddable, allowing a wide array of community created map packs, eras, and entire campaigns.”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 7
“Tons of player-made content available from the official add-ons server: new campaigns, factions, and multiplayer maps with new and unique mechanics and artwork.”
wesnoth.org · checked - 8
“wesnoth-1.18.8 2026-08-18”
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“1.18.x is the current stable branch.”
wiki.wesnoth.org/Download · checked - 10
“1.18.8 — Current Version”
wiki.wesnoth.org/Download · checked - 11
“Wesnoth can be played on Windows, macOS, and Linux”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 12
“Donations can be sent via Software in the Public Interest, Liberapay, as well as when downloading through itch.io. All money donated is used to pay for project expenses such as server rent and art commissions, and is very much appreciated.”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 13
“Each version of this branch is compatible with each other.”
wiki.wesnoth.org/Download · checked - 14
“All source code is licensed under the GNU GPL v2+.”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 15
“The iOS port is currently unmaintained and is for an older version (1.14). The Android port is available for 1.19 only (alpha).”
github.com/wesnoth/wesnoth · checked - 16
“Over 200 unit types in seven major factions, all with distinctive abilities, weapons and spells.”
wesnoth.org · checked - 17
“These releases are recommended for most players, as they provide a well-tested and balanced game experience with only occasional bug-fix updates.”
wiki.wesnoth.org/Download · checked