Best Rimworld Apps &amp; Games

3.3😐(142 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Control your fantasy world simulation game remotely on your mobile device. Manage a group of dwarves, build a thriving fortress, and explore a procedurally generated world with complex systems. Requires the original game and a server connection.

What We Love

👍 Intuitive touch interface superior to PC controls
💡 Innovative remote play solution for complex game
🎮 Enables playing Dwarf Fortress on mobile devices
⚙️ Works smoothly with home network setup
🔧 Free option available with self-hosted server
📱 Accessible UI improvements over vanilla game
🎯 Well-designed for touch screen interaction
⚡ Responsive and lag-free performance
💰 Reasonable subscription pricing for hosted servers
🛠️ Developer responsive to bug reports and issues

Room to Improve

💳 Requires paid subscription or PC setup (confusing to users)
🐛 Frequent server connection errors and failures
⚠️ App abandoned/outdated for extended periods
📦 Missing tilesets causing functionality issues
🔌 Inconsistent server reliability
❌ Limited feature parity with PC version
🚫 Poor documentation of payment structure
📞 Unresponsive developer support
🔄 Not updated to latest game versions
⚙️ Complex server setup deters casual users
🎮 Fortress mode only, no adventure mode
🗺️ No world map or custom embark locations
🔊 No sound support

WorldBox - God Sandbox by Maxim Karpenko

Best world building simulator!

Strong Contender

4.7😊(77K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#95in Games

Create and shape your own pixel worlds with this god simulation sandbox game. Spawn creatures, build civilizations, and unleash powerful disasters or creative tools to watch life evolve. Experiment with various powers and enjoy offline play.

What We Love

🚀 Amazing game
👍 Best sandbox game
🚀 Highly addictive
👍 Excellent simulation
🚀 Constantly updated
👍 Responsive developers

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes
🔋 Laggy with many explosives
💰 Premium features too expensive

Fallout Shelter by Bethesda

Build Your Underground Vault

Worth Considering

Award winning sandbox game

4.8😊(564K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#35in Games

Build and manage an underground vault in a post-apocalyptic world. Assign jobs, train dwellers, and send them on quests to explore the wasteland and gather resources. Protect your community from threats and expand your vault to ensure survival.

What We Love

🚀 Great game
👍 Fun and addictive
👍 No ads or mandatory in-app purchases
👍 Captures the Fallout feel
👍 Lots of content and customization

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitchy room/dweller movement
🐛 Overpowered enemy attacks
🐛 Repetitive gameplay after a while
🐛 Difficult to manage resources long-term
🐛 Limited end-game content

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Godus

Shape and sculpt landscapes with touchNurture and guide followersAdvance civilization through ages

Shape a living world with your touch, nurturing followers and guiding their civilization through ages. Cast miracles or unleash destruction, uncovering mysteries and leading voyages. Experience a unique sandbox game where you play as a deity.

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Cell to Singularity: Evolution

Civilization Idle Clicker Game

Evolutionary clicker gameplayGain Entropy currencyUnlock chapters of life

Embark on an evolutionary journey from a single cell to a technological singularity. Tap to gain entropy, unlock new chapters of life, and witness milestones like dinosaur extinction and the Industrial Revolution. Explore the past, present, and future of humanity in this engaging idle clicker game.

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Online 8Bit Star Ship Trek

Pixel Starships™

Build custom starshipsCommand multiple races and factionsOnline player battles

Command every aspect of your starship in a persistent online universe. Build, battle, explore, and manage resources in this 8-bit spaceship management game. Form alliances and conquer with friends.

(35K)

Text-based colony ship game

Seedship

Text-based strategy gameplayRandomly generated planetsRandom in-game events

A text-based strategy game where you guide a colony ship to find a new home for humanity. Make critical decisions about settling planets and navigating random events to ensure your colonists' survival and achieve a high score.

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

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free

by Binary Space Pty Ltd

Real-world map simulation with Google Maps integrationCustomizable outbreak parameters (zombie speed, civilian numbers, etc.)Observe infection spread from satellite to street view

Simulate and customize zombie outbreaks in real-world locations using Google Maps. Control outbreak parameters, observe chaos unfold, and even join the fight with military interventions. Explore thousands of player-created maps or offline options.

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28 nights: Craft Survival

2D defence turn-based RPG

Stalkers Exclusion Chernobyl

Co-op survival gameplayText quest and RPG mechanicsCharacter customization

Embark on a co-op survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. This text quest and RPG hybrid features character customization, a detailed map, and a hardcore survival system. Trade with players and uncover the Zone's secrets.

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My Colony 2

by Brandon Stecklein

3D colony constructionResource managementReal-time multiplayer

Build and manage a 3D space colony in a moddable sandbox. Construct cities, manage resources, and explore alien worlds. Play solo or collaborate and compete with others online in real-time.

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TerraGenesis - Space Settlers

Terraform Universe Planets

Idle planet building simulatorReal science from NASATerraform planets and moons

Simulate the terraforming of planets using real scientific principles. Cultivate life, manage resources, and build civilizations on various worlds, from our solar system to fictional planets and moons. Encounter alien life and defend your settlements from cosmic threats.

(33K)

The Wanderer: Post-Nuclear RPG

Survive the Unexpected

Post-apocalyptic RPG survivalCharacter customizationUpgradeable stats and items

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

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Sandship: Crafting Factory

Control an alien factory!

Design automated futuristic factoriesCraft a wide variety of materialsTrade crafted items for credits and XP

Design and manage an automated factory on a colossal sandship roaming a post-apocalyptic alien desert. Craft complex materials, trade them for resources, and uncover ancient technologies while defending against hostile forces. Explore ruins, solve puzzles, and build your ultimate factory.

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Last Colony

Loot, Craft, Survive

Colony managementResource gatheringHardcore shooter gameplay

Lead a colony in a post-apocalyptic world. Recruit survivors, craft essential items like weapons and armor, and explore the dangerous new world to gather resources. Engage in hardcore shooter gameplay with customizable firearms and unique character abilities.

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Offline access to game informationDetailed item and weapon statsGuides, hints, tips, and tricks

Pocket Wiki for RimWorld

Unofficial companion app

$1.99

This comprehensive companion app provides extensive information for a popular strategy game. Access guides, tips, item details, and news without an internet connection. Enhance your gameplay and skills with this unofficial resource.

A laid-back survival RPG where you scavenge, craft, and fight in a post-apocalyptic world. Grow stronger, build skills, and complete quests even when offline. Master crafting, farming, and combat to rebuild and thrive.

Idle-friendly progression7 core skills to level upQuests and exploration

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My Colony

by Brandon Stecklein

Build and expand interplanetary coloniesUnlock a vast tech treeChoose from four distinct factions

Forge your own space empire in this sci-fi city builder. Gather resources, unlock advanced technologies, and choose from unique factions to expand your influence across the galaxy. Engage in multiplayer, trade, and compete in daily challenges to rule the stars.

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Assemblands - Factory Game

Factory automation online

Build and automate production linesProduce a wide range of technology productsManage company resources and energy

Build and automate your own factory, producing everything from simple electronics to advanced drones. Manage resources, solve production issues, and compete with other players worldwide. Grow your company, form partnerships, and decorate your factory to optimize efficiency and style.

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