The multiplayer society-building game
Free multiplayer · Space Station 13 · BYOND
Start with a knife. Build a society. Make history.
Civilization 13 brings society-building, roleplay, and historical combat into a shared multiplayer world. Grow from the Stone Age to the modern era in Nomads, or choose a side on a historical battlefield.
Two ways to make history
Build a society with other players or jump into a team battle. Explore the two main modes below.
Society & roleplay
Begin without a predetermined faction, with a knife and basic clothing. Stay a nomad, create a faction, or join one. Explore, build, research, and form alliances as your society develops.
For players who enjoy building and interacting with others.
Read the Nomads guide →
Team combat
Pick a side and fight across maps from different eras of history. Learn the scenario, work with your team, and play toward the map's objectives.
For players who enjoy historical scenarios and teamwork.
Browse maps and scenarios →No modes match. Try “building” or “combat”, or choose all styles.
Inside the game
Select an existing game scene to view it at full size.
Your first round
Civ13 is free to play through the BYOND client. Download BYOND and set up your account.
Read the new player guide for controls and joining instructions, then check the server rules.
With BYOND installed, use a join link below. If your browser does not open BYOND, use the address in the client. Ask on Discord if you need help finding a round.
These are the published game addresses, not live availability indicators. Check community announcements for current rounds.
Keep the new player guide nearby while you learn. Start with movement and interacting with objects, and ask other players or the Discord community when you get stuck.
The Civ13 wiki is the place to look up game systems and map information. Rules and expectations matter in both roleplay and combat modes.
Better with other people
Ask questions, follow announcements, and meet the people behind your next round.
Join the Civ13 DiscordThe game and its documentation are open to contributions. Report a problem or help the next new player.