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Wyrmsun

Strategy game based on history, mythology and fiction.

  • Completely free
  • Linux
  • Open source

At a glance

Wyrmsun is completely free: it is open source software, and every feature is available without paying or subscribing.

Its licence (GPL-2.0) is a copyleft open source licence: you may use, study, modify and redistribute it, including commercially; modified versions must keep the same licence.

Strengths

  • Open source code
  • Commercial use allowed

About

In the Wyrmsun universe a myriad of inhabited planets exist. Humans dwell on Earth, while dwarves inhabit Nidavellir and elves nourish the world of Alfheim. These peoples struggle to carve a place for themselves with their tools of stone, bronze and iron. And perhaps one day they will meet one another, beyond the stars... Features: Retro-style graphics 3 playable civilizations, and a number of non-playable ones Scenarios playable on a huge map Dozens of units, buildings and technologies Personal names and traits for units Units can earn experience, being able to upgrade to new unit types or acquire new abilities upon level-up Persistent heroes, who carry over their level and abilities throughout scenarios Possibility to create your own custom persistent heroes Normal, magic-enchanted and unique items drop from enemies Cave, Conifer Forest, Dungeon, Fairlimbed Forest and Swamp tilesets Dozens of maps of real and fictional locations to choose from, as well as random maps Very moddable game, with mod-loading capability built in In-game encyclopedia, allowing players to learn more about the units, buildings and other elements of the game, as well as their historical and mythological sources of inspiration

Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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  • Last technical check: 8 November 2026
  • Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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