Unciv
Open-source, mod-friendly remake of Civilization V for Android and desktop
In our rankings
Scores on the open-source turn-based strategy games criteria
Evaluated Nov 5, 2026- Single-player content ×3 3
3/5 means: Computer opponents plus one of a tutorial, bundled scenarios or a choice of rule sets
Computer-controlled civilizations plus an in-game tutorial. Scenarios and alternative rule sets come from mods rather than the base game, and there are no story campaigns.
4 quotes - Multiplayer modes ×3 3
3/5 means: Two of online, local network or hotseat play
Two modes: online play by uploading and downloading save files through a shared server (Dropbox by default, or a server you host), and hotseat, which appears in the 4.22.13 release notes. Local network play is not described in the captured pages.
3 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
A Map Editor, mods that change units, nations and rules, mod downloads from inside the game's Mod Manager, and documented steps for building scenarios.
5 quotes - Release activity ×2 5
5/5 means: Less than 2 months old
Release 4.22.17 is dated 3 November 2026, two days before capture, with 4.22.16 three days earlier; the README says the project updates frequently.
3 quotes
Evidence (18 quotes)
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“Unciv is an open source, mod-friendly Android and Desktop remake of Civ V, made with LibGDX. Build your civilization, research technologies, expand your cities and defeat your foes!”
yairm210.github.io/Unciv · checked - 2
“The game contains a tutorial to get you started”
yairm210.github.io/Unciv · checked - 3
“Better automation, AI etc. in-game”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv · checked - 4
“All civilizations are set to AI-controlled.”
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“Multiplayer in Unciv is based on simple save file up/download, which is why it is based on a free Dropbox account by default. However, a lot of people use this default, so it is uncertain if you'll actually be able to access it consistently.”
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“Therefore, you can now host your own Unciv server on any computer that can run Java programs.”
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“Mods can add, replace and remove basic game definitions, such as units, nations, buildings, improvements, resources and terrains.”
yairm210.github.io/Unciv/Modders/Mods · checked - 8
“When you've finished making your map in the Map Editor, save it, and it will be in the /maps folder of your game.”
yairm210.github.io/Unciv/Modders/Mods · checked - 9
“The game will automatically download and extract your mod, and it'll be ready to use!”
yairm210.github.io/Unciv/Modders/Mods · checked - 10
“Save the game, copy the game save file to a "scenarios" folder in your mod”
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“since we update frequently and you will quickly become out-of-date”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv · checked - 12
“If you want a small, fast, moddable, FOSS, in-depth 4X that can still run on a potato, you've come to the right place :)”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv · checked - 13
“I'm not planning on it. It means paying money to Apple, yet another release path, and since I don't have an iOS device it means I can't test it properly.”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv · checked - 14
“Unciv's source code is available under the Mozilla Public License 2.0”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv · checked - 15
“You can then manually download the mod from within the Mod Manager in Unciv:”
yairm210.github.io/Unciv/Modders/Mods · checked - 16
“Repository/111605778/4.22.17 2026-11-03T20:36:24Z 4.22.17”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv/releases.atom · checked - 17
“Repository/111605778/4.22.16 2026-10-31T18:52:44Z 4.22.16”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv/releases.atom · checked - 18
“Correct civ for hotseat 'player ready' screen”
github.com/yairm210/Unciv/releases.atom · checked