Google Play Stats
Updated Jul 2026Rating
4.2 ★
8K ratings
Installs
500,000+
Last Updated
Jul 2026
Screenshots
About this game
Colonist is a digital adaptation of a popular board game where players compete to build and expand their settlements. It offers strategic gameplay with asynchronous multiplayer matches, allowing for deep tactical planning. The game is highly replayable, appealing to fans of complex board games, though some players feel its monetization model is a point of contention.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 29 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive43
Complained about
Updates29
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 0 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $239.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Hard to pauseStopping mid-session usually means losing progress.
- Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
Commute
Sessions are hard to fit in
Flight
Needs a connection
In bed
Works muted, needs both hands
With friends
Has multiplayer
What it costs
| In-app purchases | $4.99 - $239.99 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialAsync Multiplayer
DifficultyNormal
GrindMedium
Brain PowerModerate
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableLow
VibeRelaxing
OrientationBoth
RatingTeen
DeviceStandard
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerAsync
GenreTabletop
🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers
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