FreeCol

FreeCol is a freeware open source clone of Colonization. It follows the
original game rules and gameplay, while adding new isometric graphics and
multiplayer support. The game was written in Java to make porting it over
easier, and is available for several platforms supporting many languages.

Initially, the project goal is to create a perfect implementation of
Colonization with updated graphics. Later releases will include optional new
additions and modifications to make the game more streamlined and fun to the
modern player. A pure Java version is available to theoretically run on any
machine supporting it.

Being essentially a remake, the game closely follows the original. The main
objective still is to colonize and conquer the American continent, by
exporting goods back to Europe and importing colonists to establish new
colonies and expand the dominance in the territory. The player must fight or
make alliances with other European nations, and deal with the native
population by means of force or peace. Finally, when a new nation is fully
developed, the ultimate challenge is to declare independence and survive a war
with the royal army and loyalist forces.

FreeCol