Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Online, strategy board game

4K ratings
685 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 1, 2022
  • May 24, 2026
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About

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“ˆย 171+5

Strategy games

This game rose +5 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

Top Free

๐Ÿ“ˆย 201+9

Board games

This game rose +9 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

User reviews

Ads like everything else that has ever been released that I as a consumer has allowed to grow ๐Ÿ‘

$15 a month to play a game I love. What are we doing. Iโ€™m still going to play, but I will truly get upset at myself being forced to watch a 30 second ad every 6-12 minutes. For someone who only plays 1v1, it gets insanely ridiculous. Very happy I chose to love a game that does this to someone who played 500-1500 1v1 games a season, and now only plays 100 at most. Thanks Colonist, seriously. Let me pay $40 as a one-time purchase, I would. Insane. Just a joke.
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Mysteriously biased towards non-paying subscribers

Catan has always been a game of strategy with a bit of luck needed to win the game. Itโ€™s one thing to be unlucky here and there. Itโ€™s another thing to be unlucky for 15+ games in a row and you start to question these supposedly โ€œrandomโ€ dice rolls heavily favoring your opponent every single game. This spree suddenly started very very recently after the developers started pushing more expensive subscription plans. I understand! If Iโ€™m not going to hand over any money, then Iโ€™ll see my way out.
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Chat doesnโ€™t work

Keeps saying toxic language detected when there is none

Waste of time

This game is almost a ragebait version of Catan. The rolls donโ€™t follow probability. If you are new, the dice will roll low probability numbers randomly and does not follow the actual probability distribution, making it more of a luck game than a strategy game. The original board game dice does not roll 12 3 and 11 constantly. This is a very frustrating game.
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NOT Random, I donโ€™t care what anyone says

Algorithm is broken. A very noticeable pattern of rolls and cards drawn from opponent. Rolls of the number the robber is on happens almost immediately after it is placed (nearly every time). Could have 7 brick but your opponent will pull the 1 ore you need for a city. 3 3s will be rolled to start a game but your 8 wonโ€™t be rolled for another 7 turns (but it will be rolled 2-4 times once the robber is moved on that exact spot). Then you pull a development card and get everything BUT a knight when you need it most. As soon as you play a knight, a 7 will be rolled by your opponent. Not very fun when the pattern is so obvious and definitely not random.
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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.