Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Colonist.io - Catan Inspired

Online, strategy board game

4.3K ratings
718 reviews
Free
With Ads

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Released
December 1, 2022
Updated
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 users say about Colonist.io

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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 161+11

Strategy games

This game rose +11 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

Top Free

๐Ÿ“Šย 208

Board games

The game has maintained its positionย atย 208ย recently.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

User reviews

Bad game do not play

Terrible game, picks a winner to start with and doesnโ€™t allow anyone else a chance IT IS RIGGED

Nothing like the board game

Terrible, nothing like the board game. Rolls aren't random.

Excellent gameplay, worst pricing.

This is far better than catan universe. But guess what? The pricing is such that it costs as much as one original catan board game per month. ๐Ÿ˜‚
And yearly? That's almost one person's monthly expense in India. They could bag atleast 10x revenue by dropping the price.

THE MOST RIGGED DICE

Iโ€™ve played over 1,000 games. The dice are not random at all. You can name the upcoming roll after a while because the game picks the winner and loser before the game starts. Iโ€™ve both benefited and been on the losing side. Itโ€™s not fun after a while

Horribly Rigged

Loved the app for awhile, but noticed how my rating always stays the same pretty much over the long run, especially noticeable in 1v1. The dice ALWAYS go 7 after 1-2 rolls of first player settling or city. Drives me absolutely nuts how you either compelled obliterate a player to get ranking up and the your play is completely sabotaged by rolls and 7โ€™s from opposing player to keep it close even though your placements are 5x better. So annoying and Iโ€™m done playing this annoying unrealistic pattern that isnโ€™t based off actual chance/skill.
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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.