The Colonists
Developed by Codebyfire · Published by Mode 7
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Codebyfire, published by Mode 7 — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Colonists.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64 bit Windows
- Processor: Multicore with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB DX9 (shader model 3.0)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
Supported languages (13)
The Colonists 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 The Colonists?
Steam classifies The Colonists as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Codebyfire. 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.
How much does The Colonists cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Colonists at $12.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Colonists single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Colonists: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Colonists on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Colonists for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does The Colonists support cross-platform play?
Steam tags The Colonists with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is The Colonists out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 24, 2018.
What platforms is The Colonists on?
The Colonists 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 The Colonists single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does The Colonists cost?
Steam lists it at $12.49.
Does The Colonists have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 27 achievements for The Colonists.
Who made The Colonists?
The Colonists is developed by Codebyfire and published by Mode 7.
Where to get The Colonists
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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