Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Online, strategy board game

4K ratings
701 reviews
Free
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Details

  • 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 172-7

Strategy games

This game dropped -7 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

Top Free

๐Ÿ“ˆย 198+2

Board games

This game rose +2 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

User reviews

Horrible Dice Algorithm

Colonist's dice are a joke. Either the RNG is rigged, or the dev team is incompetent. Four 7s in a row. Move the robber, and the very next roll lands right on that number, every single time. The rolls lean so hard toward one player that the other might as well put the phone down and watch. Strategy is meaningless here. Skill is meaningless here. You're not playing Catan; you're watching Colonist's broken algorithm pick a winner while you sit there pretending your decisions matter
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Not a random.

This game is rigged. The results are predetermined โ€” the game decides who wins and who loses before the match even starts. Players who pay for a subscription are given a higher priority to win. Iโ€™ve played over 1,900 games, so I know exactly what Iโ€™m talking about. This is not random and itโ€™s not fair. Itโ€™s a pay-to-win system disguised as a game. 1 star.
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Chat doesnโ€™t work

Keeps saying toxic language detected when there is none. First key tapped does not register

Gameplay

They are using bots with users names to fill games. The rolling mechanics are flawed until you place a robber on the number then itโ€™ll start to use it.

Horrible algorithm on the dice

Really imbalance of dice. Not realistic. 7s roll way too often and ruins flow of the game .

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.