RimWorld
Developed by Ludeon Studios · Published by Ludeon Studios
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Ludeon Studios, published by Ludeon Studios — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for RimWorld.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (24)
RimWorld 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 RimWorld?
Steam classifies RimWorld as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Ludeon Studios. 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.
How much does RimWorld cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists RimWorld at $27.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is RimWorld single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for RimWorld: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is RimWorld on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists RimWorld for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is RimWorld out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 17, 2018.
What platforms is RimWorld on?
RimWorld 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 RimWorld single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does RimWorld cost?
Steam lists it at $27.99.
What is RimWorld's Metacritic score?
RimWorld has a Metacritic score of 87/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made RimWorld?
RimWorld is developed by Ludeon Studios and published by Ludeon Studios.
Where to get RimWorld
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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