Last Updated on: 1st July 2026, 09:59 am
Web site: github.com/bvschaik/julius
Category: Games
Sub-Category: Strategy
Platform: Linux, OS X, Windows, Android, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch
License: GNU GPL
Interface: GUI
Wikipedia:
First release: November 10, 2018
Julius – a fully working open-source version of Caesar 3, with the same logic as the original, but with some UI enhancements, that can be played on multiple platforms.
Julius will not run without the original Caesar 3 files. You can buy a digital copy from GOG or Steam, or you can use an original CD-ROM version.
The goal of the project is to have exactly the same game logic as Caesar 3, with the same look and feel. This means that the saved games are 100% compatible with Caesar 3, and any gameplay bugs present in the original Caesar 3 game will also be present in Julius.
Enhancements for Julius include:
– Support for widescreen resolutions
– Windowed mode support for 32-bit desktops
– A lot of small in-game quality of life improvements
– Support for the high-quality MP3 files once provided on the Sierra website
Julius save games are fully compatible with the original Caesar 3 save files and vice versa. Augustus can load original/Julius save games, but save games made with Augustus cannot be loaded in Julius or original Caesar 3.
Is it possible to make some sort of shortcut, so one does not have to locate the C3 game files folder every time launching it?
I am on a mac playing C3 via steam and crossover. So it is a bit of folder substructure to get there.
Augustus is also open-source and really good
What about Caesar 1 and 2? would you like to add it too?