About Cradlecrown — Free Browser RTS with 91 Civilizations
Cradlecrown is a free real-time strategy game you play in your web browser. Build a settlement, manage workers and resources, command armies and destroy the enemy town center. No download is required, and an account is optional.
- 91 civilizationsSeven regions, with distinct traits and signature troops
- Four agesChoose successors and keep completed reform rules
- Solo or onlineAI opponents and rooms for 2–8 players
- Free to playEnglish and Turkish; no download
Shape your civilization through four ages
Begin as one of seven starting civilizations and advance through First Settlements, Kingdoms, Empires and Dynasties. Choose among the successors offered within your region. Each current civilization has its own trait, one strength, one weakness and a signature troop; completed reforms remain after a transition. The roster contains 273 reform choices, with three choices associated with each civilization.
The seven regions are Mesopotamia and Iran, the Nile and North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, the Aegean and Mediterranean, Western Europe, and Northern and Eastern Europe. These are history-inspired alternate-history routes, rather than claims of direct historical succession.
Build an economy and an army
Assign villagers to farms, lumber camps and mines. Arrange drop-off buildings so workers can deliver food, wood, gold and stone. Build houses for population space and military buildings to train troops. Combine infantry, spears, archers, cavalry and siege rather than relying on one unit type.
Learn, play solo or bring friends
The twelve-chapter tutorial teaches movement, construction, deliveries, combat, healing, reforms and age transitions. Solo games offer Easy, Normal and Hard AI. Online rooms support 2–8 players, bots, teams or free-for-all, and optional passwords. Optional accounts add statistics, friends and rankings.
Mouse and keyboard on desktop are recommended. Touch controls are available for phones and tablets; performance depends on the browser and device. Read the current controls and starting guide.
Free play and optional support
The optional Supporter Pack provides cosmetic rewards; it does not give a combat or economy advantage. Payment and reward details are explained in the terms. The privacy notice explains browser storage, optional accounts and visitor totals.
Made by an independent developer
Cradlecrown is developed by Hüseyin Enes Ertürk in Türkiye. Read the v2.8 development notes or visit the official itch.io page. Questions and feedback: support@cradlecrown.com.