Free Colony Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,238 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 3/11/2026.
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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 46,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,263 positive reviews and 2,963 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 9,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,054 positive reviews and 3,418 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 | 2/27/2012 |
| 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 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,194 positive reviews and 706 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).
| Release Date | 5/16/2022 |
| Developer | JNT Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1905950 |
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 1,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,007 positive reviews and 6 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. Rock the Islands
Team up with friends and dive into adventure! Rescue dwellers, let them work for you so they farm resources and protect you from enemies. Upgrade your equipment, explore new lands, complete quests and fight evil with glory!
Rock the Islands has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 28 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 Rock the Islands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2024 |
| Developer | HYPE GAME LLC |
| Publisher | HYPE GAME LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2987860 |
6. 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 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502 positive reviews and 38 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.
7. 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 45, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 296 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 |
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 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45 positive reviews and 29 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204 positive reviews and 248 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,392 positive reviews and 2,101 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 94 best free Colony Sim games available on Steam.
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| 1,012 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 2/27/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 4/14/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 7/26/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 4/30/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 9/18/2023 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 9/12/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 4/27/2022 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 10/21/2015 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 12/12/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 9/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 3/10/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 9/21/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/21/2018 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/29/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/20/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/22/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 9/8/2023 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 12/1/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). My Singing Monsters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Stronghold Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Shelter 69 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 4). DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Rock the Islands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Shipping Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 8). Empire City Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Romans: Age of Caesar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). Kingdom: Classic on Steam. Steam Store.