Free Colony Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,124 Colony Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Colony Sim game rankings were last updated on 10/1/2025.
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1. My Singing Monsters
Dive into the Musical World of My Singing Monsters! Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Breed & collect a menagerie of Monsters, each a living instrument! Build your paradise across 35+ Islands, customize your world, and enjoy endless music! There's never a dull moment in the Monster World!
My Singing Monsters holds the #1 spot for "best free Colony Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,373 positive reviews and 2,684 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Big Blue Bubble |
| Developer | Big Blue Bubble |
| Publisher | Big Blue Bubble |
| Steam App Id | 1419170 |
2. Stronghold Kingdoms
A massively multiplayer grand strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms is about forging alliances, political mind games, city-building and castle sieges with thousands of other players!
Stronghold Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,005 positive reviews and 3,394 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Stronghold Kingdoms on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/28/2012 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 47410 |
3. Shelter 69
Expand your shelter in a unique take on the post-apocalypse genre, thrown straight into a wild world where women reign supreme across the wastelands. You are the last male, and all is for your taking.
Shelter 69 has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,165 positive reviews and 692 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shelter 69 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools.
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 823 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/14/2023 |
| Developer | The DFHack Team |
| Publisher | The DFHack Team |
| Steam App Id | 2346660 |
5. Shipping Manager
Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.
Shipping Manager has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223 positive reviews and 261 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shipping Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Trophy Games |
| Publisher | Trophy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2445660 |
6. Build Master: MarsVille
Build Master: MarsVille is a city-building and strategy game that invites you to create your Martian colony with your engineering genius and building skills. Form alliances, trade resources, and conquer rival colonies. Embrace the challenge and become the ultimate Build Master on Mars!
Build Master: MarsVille has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Build Master: MarsVille on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/11/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | FIRST FUN HONG KONG LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 2366120 |
7. Kingdom: Classic
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Kingdom: Classic has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,153 positive reviews and 2,080 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/21/2015 |
| Franchise | 👑 Kingdom Series 👑 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 368230 |
8. Empire City Simulator
Become a ruler and build the ancient city of your dreams in Empire City! Unlock new opportunities for your city's prosperity, gain the support of the gods, construct grand buildings, and create unique infrastructure. Transform a small settlement into a magnificent center of civilization!
Empire City Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Empire City Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/12/2024 |
| Developer | Red Brix Wall |
| Publisher | Red Brix Wall |
| Steam App Id | 3076620 |
9. Celestial Empire: Prologue
Embrace your duties as a new provincial governor. Experience the beauty of ancient China, design the city of your dreams, and take care of your people’s needs. Earn the Gods’ favor to maintain the Mandate of Heaven for the ruling dynasty.
Celestial Empire: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Franchise | President Studio |
| Developer | President Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1509970 |
10. Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware
Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware is a free prequel to the original game. In a medieval fantasy world, you are to build settlements, raise huge armies, and defend against massive hordes of enemies. Learn how Ironbrow clan shaped the world's map the first time - if you survive, that is.
Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 967 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 425 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 5/16/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 9/18/2023 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 12/11/2023 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 10/21/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 9/12/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 9/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 4/30/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 4/27/2022 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 6/20/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/8/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/20/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 7/26/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/5/2013 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/21/2018 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/24/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/24/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). My Singing Monsters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Shipping Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Build Master: MarsVille on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Kingdom: Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Empire City Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Celestial Empire: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware on Steam. Steam Store.