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I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

Developed by Northway Games · Published by Finji

IndieRPGSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 25, 2022 Price$12.49 Metacritic91/100 Steam reviews4,297

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$12.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic91/100
Steam reviews4,297
Languages1
Achievements50
DLC1

Overview

An indie, rpg, simulation game by Northway Games, published by Finji — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 97% positive of 3,931
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players71
Player-voted tags:Choices MatterLife SimDeckbuildingVisual NovelRPGStory RichChoose Your Own AdventureDating SimSingleplayerInteractive FictionSci-fiMultiple Endings

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for I Was a Teenage Exocolonist.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
  • Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit) and up
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690k / AMD Athlon 3000G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 4GB / AMD R9 290 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist?

Steam classifies I Was a Teenage Exocolonist as a Indie, RPG, Simulation game, developed by Northway Games. Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.

How much does I Was a Teenage Exocolonist cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists I Was a Teenage Exocolonist at $12.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for I Was a Teenage Exocolonist: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists I Was a Teenage Exocolonist for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 25, 2022.

What platforms is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist on?

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does I Was a Teenage Exocolonist cost?

Steam lists it at $12.49.

Does I Was a Teenage Exocolonist have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for I Was a Teenage Exocolonist.

What is I Was a Teenage Exocolonist's Metacritic score?

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist has a Metacritic score of 91/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made I Was a Teenage Exocolonist?

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is developed by Northway Games and published by Finji.

Where to get I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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