What is this?

Civilization 13 (formerly 1713) is a free game based on Space Station 13 code and using the BYOND platform, which features several epochs of human history. (hence the name). Visit the Civ13 website for an overview of the game.

It features both Roleplay-oriented and Team-Deathmatch modes, with the main one being Nomads, in which you need to bring your civilization from the Stone Age to the Modern Age.

Start playing

  1. Download BYOND and install the Windows client. BYOND lists Linux as a hosting platform rather than a game client; macOS is not listed as a supported player platform.
  2. Read the server rules and learn how to play.
  3. Choose a server. These links open BYOND when the client is installed:

For questions or community help, join the Civ13 Discord. To contribute, use the edit links on a page or follow the wiki contribution guide. The game source is on GitHub.

Plan production with the chemistry workflow and power and battery guide. Developers can search types and procedures in the developer API reference; player instructions remain in this wiki.

For local source inspection with developer tools or AI assistants, read Civ13 MCP setup and usage.

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