Is RimWorld on mobile (Android/iOS)?

No, RimWorld is not currently listed for mobile (Android/iOS). The full platform list: PC, Mac and Linux.

Does RimWorld have co-op or multiplayer?

No, RimWorld is a single-player game without co-op or multiplayer.

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RimWorld

16Full Release

What this is

A sci-fi colony sandbox where an AI storyteller turns survival systems into emergent personal dramas.

What you actually do

You build a settlement, assign colonists priorities, manage food and production, research technologies, and respond to raids, illness, weather, and emotional breakdowns. Interconnected systems create memorable outcomes, but learning the game and handling constant micromanagement can be demanding.

Verdict

Colony Stories Under Pressure

RimWorld turns assigning work, building defenses, and managing fragile relationships into unpredictable personal stories. Its depth is substantial, but the onboarding and interface demand patience.

User reviews first

Steam recent first

Is it for you?

What shines

Highly emergent colony stories
Deep interconnected simulation systems
Extensive mod support
Exceptional replayability
Flexible playstyles and scenarios

What to know

Steep, poorly explained onboarding
Clunky and opaque interface
Heavy late-session micromanagement
Occasional arbitrary setbacks
Performance issues with large colonies
Expensive DLC ecosystem

Quick facts

Genre

Colony SimBase-Building

View

Isometric

Solo

Co-op

PvP

Length

64h

Entry

Standalone

Pricing

Paid

MTX

Account required

Active Support

Crossplay

+Best if

You want to guide a small settlement through unpredictable setbacks rather than follow a fixed campaign.

!Skip it if

Skip it if opaque interfaces and a steep learning curve quickly drain your patience.

Developer

Ludeon Studios

Publisher

Ludeon Studios

Release

Oct 17, 2018

Game DNA

Rhythm

Mixed pace

Depth

Deep & complex

Mood

ChallengingImmersiveCreative

Structure

SandboxProcedural

Also tagged

SurvivalStrategyManagement

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Your role and how it develops

Your role

You are the settlement manager, balancing colonists, resources, defenses, research, and conflicting needs.

Learning and mastery

The systems are demanding and the early learning curve is steep, with players often needing outside guidance.

Replay and variation

Very high, because procedural events, different settlement choices, and mods produce distinct colony stories.

Systems you interact with

What you actually engage with

Colony building

Plan and expand a functioning settlement.

Work priorities

Assign colonists to essential jobs and competing tasks.

Needs and relationships

Manage mood, health, psychology, and interpersonal tensions.

Production and research

Turn resources into equipment, medicine, and technological progress.

Combat and defense

Prepare for attacks and direct colonists through dangerous encounters.

Trade and diplomacy

Handle relationships and exchanges with other factions.

World simulation

Respond to changing weather, ecology, disease, and unexpected events.

Mod support

Customize the sandbox through community-made additions.

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Time investment

How long it takes

HowLongToBeat

Main story

focused run

64h

Main + extras

story and side content

112h

Completionist

full clear

301h

Session fit

What the time commitment feels like

When it clicks

Expect a setup and learning session before the wider simulation becomes comfortable.

Session constraints

Colonist management and repeated crises can turn a short visit into an extended problem-solving session.

Best session rhythm

It works best in flexible sessions where you can pause, plan, and respond to unfolding problems.

DLC timing

Consider the base simulation first, then add expansions only when you want more layers.

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Review interpretation

Current mood

Recent players describe RimWorld as deeply addictive, emergent, and capable of consuming your free time.

Why it works

Players and critics value its unpredictable colony stories, interconnected systems, memorable characters, and near-endless replayability.

Critic gap

Players strongly embrace the emergent storytelling and depth, while critics also praise those qualities but note that the interface can be confusing and under-polished.

What players value

Emergent storytelling and memorable colony drama

high

Players repeatedly celebrate unpredictable disasters, relationships, rescues, and personal stories that make each colony feel unique.

Systems depth and meaningful consequences

high

Players enjoy how needs, mood, work, defense, and moral choices interact to create surprising outcomes.

Replayability and mod support

high

Players describe returning for many runs and extending the experience with extensive modding.

Evidence-backed risks

Steep learning curve and limited onboarding

highreviews and critics

Recent players say the game has many systems, an inadequate tutorial, and often requires outside guides to understand.

Interface friction and limited polish

mediumreviews and critics

Players mention needing workarounds for the UI, while critics note a clunky or under-polished interface.

DLC and add-on cost concerns

mediumreviews

Some players say the cumulative cost of the game and DLC makes it harder for new players to get into.

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Minimum PC

Playable baseline

CPUCore 2 Duo

RAM4 GB RAM

GPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0

Storage and usability

Disk, language and input

Install1 GB

Download0 GB

Free space1 GB

Languages24 listed

ControllerPartial

Accessibility

Verified Steam support

Adjustable text sizeSteam

Camera comfort optionsSteam

Custom volume controlsSteam

Adjustable difficultySteam

Playable without timed inputSteam

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Support status

Developer activity

Actively updated

Last game updateJun 8, 2026 · 43 days ago

Last official postJul 13, 2026 · 8 days ago

Updates (12 mo)6

Posts (12 mo)11

CadenceFrequent

SourceSteam

Official Steam news

RimWorld

Colony Stories Under Pressure

Is it for you?

What shines

What to know

What you actually engage with

How long it takes

What the time commitment feels like

Current mood

Why it works

Critic gap

Emergent storytelling and memorable colony drama

Systems depth and meaningful consequences

Replayability and mod support

Steep learning curve and limited onboarding

Interface friction and limited polish

DLC and add-on cost concerns

Playable baseline

Disk, language and input

Verified Steam support

Developer activity

Latest from the developer

Questions people search

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