The Colonists (2018)

Developer: Codebyfire
Publisher: Mode 7
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,231 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm and methodical settlement builder where you guide cute robots through peaceful resource management and expansion.

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What players say

Players enjoy a relaxing, cute city builder about robots, with many comparing it favorably to The Settlers. Some find the game long and occasionally boring, and long-time players note development progress has slowed considerably.

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