Free Colony Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 935 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 2/11/2025.
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1. My Singing Monsters
Breed them, feed them, listen to them sing! Create an island full of Singing Monsters, then watch your song evolve as you breed and upgrade them. Design and build unique decorations to make your world look just the way you want. You'll love exploring the wonderful fantasy land of the Monster World!
![My Singing Monsters banner](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1419170/header_alt_assets_39.jpg)
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 39,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,493 positive reviews and 2,413 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play My Singing Monsters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/47410/header.jpg)
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 9,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,919 positive reviews and 3,328 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. 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 banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2346660/header.jpg)
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 626 positive reviews and 4 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 |
4. 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 banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1905950/header.jpg)
Shelter 69 has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,129 positive reviews and 655 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).
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 banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2445660/header.jpg)
Shipping Manager has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169 positive reviews and 206 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 banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2366120/header.jpg)
Build Master: MarsVille has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 103 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 | 12/12/2023 |
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 banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/368230/header.jpg)
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 21,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,855 positive reviews and 2,048 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. Romans: Age of Caesar
Build Rome Together! A co-operative grand strategy MMO from a team of veteran city builders, Romans: Age of Caesar is the latest historical strategy game from Firefly Studios.
![Romans: Age of Caesar banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/872570/header.jpg)
Romans: Age of Caesar has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Romans: Age of Caesar on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 4/27/2022 |
Franchise | Firefly Studios |
Developer | FireFly Studios |
Publisher | FireFly Studios |
Steam App Id | 872570 |
9. Bud Farm Idle Tycoon
Sit-back, relax, and watch your wealth grow exponentially as you unlock one quirky business after another.
![Bud Farm Idle Tycoon banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1998140/header.jpg)
Bud Farm Idle Tycoon has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bud Farm Idle Tycoon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 11/15/2022 |
Developer | LDRLY Games |
Publisher | LDRLY Games |
Steam App Id | 1998140 |
10. Stonies
Stonies – Secure the survival of your kin! Play the gripping mix of life simulation and tycoon game now and accompany your Stonies through their prehistoric life. Prove your skill as a Stone Age leader in Stonies.
![Stonies banner](https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/788470/header.jpg)
Stonies has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225 positive reviews and 198 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
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819 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
573 | 2/28/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
257 | 4/14/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
192 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
117 | 9/18/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
91 | 12/12/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
62 | 10/21/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
55 | 4/27/2022 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
46 | 11/15/2022 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
32 | 2/21/2018 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
28 | 9/21/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
22 | 9/12/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
22 | 4/30/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
13 | 11/5/2013 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
13 | 7/26/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
12 | 9/8/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
9 | 1/30/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8 | 10/19/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7 | 2/24/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). My Singing Monsters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Shipping Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Build Master: MarsVille on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Kingdom: Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Romans: Age of Caesar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). Bud Farm Idle Tycoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Stonies on Steam. Steam Store.