Wesnoth
Wesnoth is a free, open-source gaming app for Linux. An open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. It has 6,916 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at wesnoth/wesnoth.
- Official
- Linux
- Gaming & emulation
- Actively maintained
About Wesnoth
The Battle for Wesnoth is an Open Source, turn-based tactical strategy game with a high fantasy theme, featuring both singleplayer and online/hotseat multiplayer combat. Fight a desperate battle to reclaim the throne of Wesnoth, search for the key to immortality, or take part in any number of other adventures.
Install Wesnoth
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is Wesnoth?
Wesnoth is a free, open-source gaming app for Linux. An open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. It has 6,916 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at wesnoth/wesnoth.
Is Wesnoth free and open source?
Yes. Wesnoth's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Wesnoth?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub org.wesnoth.Wesnoth. The commands are on this page.
Is Wesnoth still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.