Underplayed Gems

Colonials Programme (2020)

Colonials Programme cover
Developer
CookieLegends
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deliberate, system-heavy colony builder where you carefully place machines and balance resource extraction to sustain your base.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short puzzle game, not a deep sim, with a campaign lasting 4–5 hours and a map editor for replayability. They compare it to Factory-like games and say it can be challenging but fair, though the UI and tutorial are criticized for being unclear.

Screenshots

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