The Colonists
- First release
- Oct 24, 2018
- Developer
- Codebyfire
- Publisher
- Mode 7, Auroch Digital
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
You take control of a team of self-replicating robots built to simulate human civilisation. After escaping Earth, The Colonists are now free to roam the galaxy in search of a new home and construct their dream settlement.Read more
You take control of a team of self-replicating robots built to simulate human civilisation. After escaping Earth, The Colonists are now free to roam the galaxy in search of a new home and construct their dream settlement.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 24, 2018
- Mac
- Oct 24, 2018
- Linux
- Oct 24, 2018
All 6 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- May 04, 2021
- Xbox One
- May 04, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- May 04, 2021
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Bluesky (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- resource management, settlement building
… All 2
, settlement building
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 80
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,056 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- City Builder
- Colony Sim
- Automation
- Building
- Economy
- Management
- Robots
- Survival
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Crossplay
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- English (UK)interface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
Features
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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