RimWorld
2018 · Ludeon Studios
Has it aged?Why ↓
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.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
5 / 5
Recent reviews
96%positive (97% all-time)
10,052reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
26kplaying at once, on average
−4%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 51k in Jul 2025.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
98%positive in its first year
96%positive in the last 6 months
As well liked as at launch.
Last updated
Jun 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.