

The Colonists 2018
Developed by Codebyfire, Auroch Digital
- Simulator, Strategy, Indie, Science fiction
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. You take control of a team of self-replicating robots built to simulate human civilisation. After escaping Earth, The Colonists are now free to roam the galaxy in search of a new home and construct their dream settlement.
SimulatorStrategyIndieScience fictionBusinessresource managementsettlement buildingPlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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Character
Plot-driven, contemporary, cool and warm.
- character-ledplot-driven
- contemporarynostalgic
- cooloverwhelming
- warmbleak
- classical in formformally daring
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Codebyfire, Auroch Digital
- Publisher
- Mode 7, Auroch Digital
- Released
- October 24, 2018
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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