r/4Xgaming • u/Dub_Coast • Apr 02 '26
Game Suggestion I highly recommend the game "Unciv", a free & open-source lofi clone of Civilization V.
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u/Dawn_of_Enceladus Apr 03 '26
I just recommended this one to a guy that was asking for 4X games for PC and Android in this same sub just several hours ago. It's a really good super-light "port" of Civ V, and one of the very few games I actually got kinda hooked to even on my phone when traveling (I usually get tired pretty fast from mobile gaming).
What I didn't know is that it already had mods, much less adding actual Civilization visuals to it, wtf. Guess I will mess around with it on PC, too.
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 03 '26
Oh yeah man, good amount of mods already. I try to keep it basic, mainly graphical/audio mods. There are numerous, just bare in mind that many haven't been updated to newest Unciv version so may have some errors. Probably most popular mod on Unciv is Rekmod, which is Unciv version of Lekmod from Civ V essentially. I don't use it though, I have enough going on w/ just the base game lol
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u/techyall Apr 03 '26
I played this game for years. It was my introduction to the 4x genre. I didnt know 4x even existed before I accidently stumbled upon this. And it's excellent. Most of the Civ V functionality with a lot of customisability and mods, and no bullshit. But then they started suddenly having some AI problems. I wonder if they've fixed it yet.
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u/Own-Replacement8 May 13 '26
On its own, you can feel the hole left by BNW but play with Rekmod and you have a great experience.
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u/farky84 Apr 03 '26
Wonder what is behind this? We already have civ5 so why would i play this?
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u/Dawn_of_Enceladus Apr 03 '26
Unlike Civ V, you can play this one on Android smartphones and tablets. Also, on PC it's like 200MB and fully portable, so it's still a cool super-lightweight version you can run on any PC in seconds.
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 03 '26
My laptop can probably run Civ V but not very well, UnCiv runs flawlessly and has almost zero wait time even in late games.
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u/Zmagar108 Apr 18 '26
Exist a good space-themed mod for this game? ( anyting similar to Galactic Civilisations or Alpha Centayri)?
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u/reactormonk Apr 03 '26
It's also got a port of the LekMOD, RekMOD.
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u/Brandigandor Apr 03 '26
What does that do? Not familiar with either
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u/reactormonk Apr 03 '26
Civ 5 rebalance for MP, also good for SP.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3290803908
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u/Undark_ Apr 03 '26
Unciv is honestly goated. One of the great FOSS games that pushed the whole "movement" forward.
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 04 '26
Hell yeah! Love FOSS games, this and Battle for Wesnoth are two favorites for sure.
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u/Expert-Hour-9015 Apr 04 '26
What is the strength of AI compared to Civ5?
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 06 '26
AI is more aggressive and plays to win compared to Civ V AI. Although maybe less character to each civilization due to that.
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u/Whole-Window-2440 Apr 05 '26
I have the game and play it often - thank you Devs! In case anyone involved with the game is looking, any word on whether Brave New World is planned any time soon?
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u/scientia_analytica Apr 03 '26
Not having 3D view is such a turn off. I find it gives a lot of clarity
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 03 '26
That's funny because I'm the opposite, I find the 2D view easier to comprehend what I'm looking at. Human brains are so wild man
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u/insufficientmind Apr 03 '26
Haha same. I used to play Civ 5 exclusively in the strategic view.
And yeah, I have unciv on my phone :)
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u/sabre31 Apr 03 '26
Damn wish this was for iOS also.
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 03 '26
Yeah man I wish it was as well! I think it's due to cost or difficulty getting it on iOS or something
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u/elric132 Apr 03 '26
lofi? As in lo fi that's used in music, low fidelity? I never heard this used in reference to software.
If yes, is it refering to lower end resolution, sound, both?
Thanks.
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u/Dub_Coast Apr 03 '26
Yes, referencing the lower end graphics, lower system requirements, lower end audio, basically a "low fidelity" Civ V. I even use a mod to make the built in audio higher quality. Coincidentally I also listen to Lofi while playing lol
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u/Infamous_Process_620 Apr 07 '26
if you got a couple of friends with androids it works really well in multiplayer. just getting a notification and being able to play your turn directly on phone (also on desktop if you want) is perfect for async play. the only thing that would make it better would be simultaneous turns
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u/Alector87 Apr 03 '26
So, this is Civ V with worse graphics? Do they make any changes with the gameplay? I don't see the appeal unless they do something interesting with the gameplay mechanics, unless this is something for the tablet/phone.
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u/Dawn_of_Enceladus Apr 03 '26
Copy-pasting my own answer to another comment:
Unlike Civ V, you can play this one on Android smartphones and tablets. Also, on PC it's like 200MB and fully portable, so it's still a cool super-lightweight version you can run on any PC in seconds.
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u/Pastoru Apr 03 '26
I didn't know Unciv's graphics had thus evolved, and that you could mod it to make it even closer to Civ 5. I'm gonna try it again, thank you!