RimWorld is a Simulation, Strategy game from Ludeon Studios with a 98% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Ludeon Studios
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $27.99
- Review signal
- 98% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10.12 Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
RimWorld is worth a closer look if you want base building, colony sim, strong atmosphere, and management.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, rural cozy, chaotic fun, and base building.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
colony-sim
Play styleThe game is about keeping a group, base, or settlement working.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
Steam review snapshots
RimWorld isn't really a colony sim.RimWorld isn't really a colony sim.I'm playing a game with cozy farming, long standing benevolent kings and queens, and personal homes designed for each person…If you like games that involve strategy, resource management, and survival, this is a must-try for you.Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, base building, colony sim, and management. It combines base building, colony management, farming, and replayable structure with a tense mood.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike technical roughness or want a calmer experience.