Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Competitive Multiplayer Game

3.5K ratings
639 reviews
Free
With Ads

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 1, 2022
  • May 24, 2026
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Engage in a competitive multiplayer strategy game where you build settlements and expand your territory. Master simple rules with deep gameplay through strategy, planning, and negotiation. Compete against friends, bots, or climb leaderboards in ranked modes.

โœ“Build settlements
โœ“Expand territory
โœ“Multiplayer competition
โœ“Strategy and negotiation
โœ“Ranked leaderboards
โœ“Custom maps and expansions
โœ“Player customization
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What's New in Colonist.io

1.3.1

May 24, 2026

Minor updates and improvements

Charts

Top Free

๐Ÿ“‰ย 132-9

Strategy games

This game dropped -9 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

Top Free

๐Ÿ“‰ย 162-8

Board games

This game dropped -8 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Horrible RNG

The game will always roll a 7 after building or getting a dev card. Once the opponent is behind the game will roll a 7, then proceed to roll the number that gets blocked. Let alone roll the resource that the opponent needs regardless of how trash the number is. Not even balanced. Doesnโ€™t matter how good your spots are.
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Lame

Developers obviously have an algorithm that pushes the dice results in certain directions, instead of being random. Not realistic to real Catan. No fun.

The game just out of the box decides winner the very start of the game

Not balanced

good game but scripts some outcomes to drive engagement

once play a few hundred 1v1 games and youโ€™ll start to realize that this game selects a winner, obviously to drive engagement and encourage addiction. COD does the same thing with lobby selection and hitbox modulation. colonist does this by scripting sevens. devs call it โ€œbalanced sevensโ€ but every game thereโ€™s an obviously advantaged player.
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Got greedy with ads

Why must I watch an ad every time I want to play a round. Ever since this change has been implemented it seems like player count has dropped and it is much harder to find games.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Dice rolls are predictable and favor certain players

Bug

Frequent crashes and disconnects during games

Bug

Compatibility issues with older devices

Bug

UI elements not scaling properly on smaller screens

Bug

Inability to rejoin games after disconnects

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Improve dice algorithm to be more random

Feature

Add offline/single-player mode

Feature

Improve UI and user experience

Feature

Provide more customization options

Feature

Improve stability and reduce crashes

Feature

FAQ

What is Colonist.io?

Colonist.io is a competitive multiplayer strategy game where players build settlements and expand their territory. It combines simple rules with deep gameplay, requiring strategy, planning, and negotiation to win against opponents.

How can I play Colonist.io?

You can train against bots, play with friends online, or compete in ranked modes to climb the leaderboards. The game also offers custom maps and traditional expansions that add new elements like ships and barbarians.

Is Colonist.io free to play?

The game is free to play and is supported by advertisements. While the core game is free, there are optional in-game purchases available for cosmetic items like custom colors and avatars.

Can I play with more than 4 players?

Yes, you can play with more than 4 friends. The game offers expansions that support 5-6 player games and 7-8 player games, allowing for larger group competitions.

What kind of strategy is involved in Colonist.io?

The game emphasizes strategy, planning, and cunning negotiation. Players must strategically build their settlements, expand their territory efficiently, and outmaneuver opponents through smart decision-making and diplomacy.