The Colonists
2018 · Codebyfire
Has it aged?Why ↓
Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.
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.
4½ / 5
Recent reviews
87%positive (85% all-time)
27reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
25playing at once, on average
−5%fewer than a year ago
Peak: 364 in Oct 2018.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
80%positive in its first year
87%positive in the last 6 months
Better liked than at launch.
Last updated
Jun 2026 last update from the developer
Updated within the last year, so still looked after.