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MegaGlest
What MegaGlest is
MegaGlest is a free, open-source 3D real-time strategy game for Linux, Windows, and macOS. You choose one of seven factions—Tech, Magic, Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian, or Romans—then establish settlements, gather resources, train units, explore, defend territory, and attack rivals. Seventeen naturally styled settings are included, and additional game data can be downloaded from inside the game at no cost. Multiplayer supports up to eight players over the Internet or a LAN, with cross-platform matches against other players or CPU opponents. The community mainly plays cooperative games against CPUs, and the site presents multiplayer as a way for beginners to learn from others. Tutorials include basic and advanced lessons, an introductory RTS tutorial, and three beginner scenarios. Lua scripting and linked mod resources cover factions, tech trees, tilesets, and maps. Downloads include Linux, Windows, macOS, and Steam options.
Who it suits
MegaGlest suits players seeking a free strategy game with faction-based settlement building and cooperative or competitive multiplayer. Its tutorials and CPU matches also fit newcomers to real-time strategy games.
What it does well
- Free to download and play
- Seven playable factions
- Up to eight-player cross-platform multiplayer
- Additional game data available at no cost
- Linux, Windows, and macOS downloads
What to know first
- Official support is limited to Linux and Windows
- No free trial is listed
- Multiplayer community mainly plays against CPUs
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MegaGlest | Free to download and play · additional game data available at no cost | Free |
As megaglest.org lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MegaGlest combines open-source availability with faction-based real-time strategy and cross-platform multiplayer. Its tutorials, scenarios, and CPU-focused cooperative play give beginners several ways to start.
Facts from MegaGlest's own pages
- Audience and play style
- The getting-started page says the community mainly plays cooperative multiplayer games against CPUs and describes multiplayer as a way for beginners to learn from others. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The official site links to lists of factions and tech trees, tilesets, and maps for mods. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Development contributions
- The project welcomes contributions and specifically seeks people with OpenGL backgrounds, C++ developers, web developers, web designers, and Linux system administrators. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Download formats
- The official download page lists Linux installers and an AppImage, 32-bit and 64-bit Windows installers, a macOS DMG, and a Steam link. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Factions
- Players command one of seven factions: Tech, Magic, Egypt, Indians, Norsemen, Persian, or Romans. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · megaglest.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Gameplay
- Players establish settlements, gather resources, defend against rivals, and train units to explore and attack. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Learning resources
- The site recommends basic and advanced tutorials, a very basic tutorial for newcomers to RTS games, and three beginner scenarios. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The source code is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or later, and game data is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- Up to eight players can play cross-platform multiplayer over the Internet or LAN, against one another or CPU players. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer tools
- Yes · megaglest.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The website privacy page says it uses cookies for preferences and aggregate traffic data, and says it does not sell or trade personally identifiable information; the policy page says it was last modified in 2011. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Scripting languages
- Lua · megaglest.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Settings
- The game includes 17 naturally looking settings, and additional game data can be downloaded from within the game at no cost. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Source code model
- open_source · megaglest.org, 24 Sept 2026
- Support
- Players can report bugs in the forum, and the site also lists IRC and a contact email. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- The game is officially supported on Linux and Windows; the download page also lists a macOS build. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Target platforms
- Linux,Windows,macOS · megaglest.org, 24 Sept 2026
- What it is
- MegaGlest is a free, open source, cross-platform 3D real-time strategy game. · megaglest.org, 11 Oct 2026
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