Best Colony Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 918 Colony Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Colony Sim game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Colony Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,614 positive reviews and 4,056 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,680 positive reviews and 4,045 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
3. Stronghold Crusader HD
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,912 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,466 positive reviews and 446 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stronghold Crusader HD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2013 |
| Franchise | Firefly Studios |
| Developer | FireFly Studios |
| Publisher | FireFly Studios |
| Steam App Id | 40970 |
4. Cult of the Lamb
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Cult of the Lamb has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,955 positive reviews and 4,298 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2022 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Massive Monster |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1313140 |
5. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,278 positive reviews and 1,280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Timberborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
6. Townscaper
Instant town building toy
Townscaper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,828 positive reviews and 900 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Townscaper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developer | Oskar Stålberg |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1291340 |
7. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,333 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,898 positive reviews and 1,435 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
8. Songs of Syx
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder where you start off as an insignificant colony and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a metropolis and empire. The mechanics are complex and true to life, where small events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms. Try the unlimited demo first!
Songs of Syx has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,232 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Songs of Syx on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2020 |
| Developer | Gamatron AB |
| Publisher | Gamatron AB |
| Steam App Id | 1162750 |
9. Dwarf Fortress
The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created. The legendary Dwarf Fortress is now on Steam. Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world.
Dwarf Fortress has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,119 positive reviews and 1,350 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dwarf Fortress on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2022 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Bay 12 Games |
| Publisher | Kitfox Games |
| Steam App Id | 975370 |
10. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
WorldBox - God Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Colony Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,822 positive reviews and 2,022 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/2/2021 |
| Developer | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher | Maxim Karpenko |
| Steam App Id | 1206560 |
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| 24,756 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,769 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 807 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,123 | 8/11/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,071 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 8/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,456 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 428 | 9/21/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,292 | 12/6/2022 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,477 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 10/21/2013 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 857 | 10/24/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 4/4/2019 | 92 | $1.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 704 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 4/14/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 325 | 10/11/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 496 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 312 | 3/19/2020 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $3.74 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Stronghold Crusader HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Cult of the Lamb on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Townscaper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Songs of Syx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Dwarf Fortress on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 9). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.