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FranchiseSid MeierSeriesCivilization

Sid Meier's Colonization

First release
May 14, 1994
Genres
Adventure, Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Fantasy, Historical

The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you. Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward. Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation. But beware of your enemies! Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence. Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization.

Also known as dosbox.exe, Colo, Colonization

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Release dates
DOS
May 14, 1994
DOS
1994
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 24, 1995
All 10 release dates
Mac
May 31, 1995
Amiga
May 31, 1995
Amiga
1995
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 09, 2014
Mac
Oct 09, 2014
Linux
Oct 09, 2014
iOS
Aug 21, 2015
Age ratings
ESRB EUSK 6
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
world domination, construction, managerial, turn-based, military
… All 13, steam, economy, city builder, native american, randomly generated maps, developer cameo, christianity, colony

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio
  • Deutschinterface, audio
IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Also in 2 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026