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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

Turn-based colonial strategy built around trade, expansion, and independence

MicroProse Software, Inc · Published by Atari, Nightdive Studios · Released Oct 9, 2014

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 1,073
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 13 in 30 days
Players
128
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
100% DirectX compatible
0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)?

A single-player turn-based strategy game set during European colonization of the Americas. You choose one of four colonial powers, explore an Americas map or a randomly generated one, establish colonies, manage resources and trade routes, and prepare to declare independence.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy turn-based expansion, trade, and resource management
  • +you want single-player strategy with adjustable difficulty
  • +you like preparing colonies for a final independence war

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time action over economic planning
  • −you want competitive or cooperative multiplayer

What players say

96% of 1,073 reviews are positive · 100% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the turn-based colony building, trade systems, strategic depth, and independence endgame. They most often criticize the dated, clunky interface and controls; some longtime players also report persistent glitches.

Players over time

▼ -16% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 215 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026128
Nov 6, 2026103
Nov 5, 2026102
Nov 4, 202693
Nov 3, 202694
Nov 2, 202694
Nov 1, 2026110
Oct 31, 2026103
Oct 30, 202693
Oct 29, 2026103
Oct 28, 202682
Oct 27, 2026108
Oct 26, 2026111
Oct 25, 2026125
Oct 24, 2026129
Oct 23, 2026125
Oct 22, 2026121
Oct 21, 2026113
Oct 20, 2026122
Oct 19, 2026155
Oct 18, 2026144
Oct 17, 2026128
Oct 16, 2026122
Oct 15, 202699
Oct 14, 2026125
Oct 13, 2026117
Oct 12, 2026123
Oct 11, 2026116
Oct 10, 2026119
Oct 9, 2026108
Oct 8, 2026116
Oct 7, 2026114
Oct 6, 2026129
Oct 5, 2026132
Oct 4, 2026141
Oct 3, 2026122
Oct 2, 2026117
Oct 1, 2026126
Sep 30, 2026119
Sep 29, 2026140
Sep 28, 2026126
Sep 27, 2026123
Sep 26, 2026135
Sep 25, 2026121
Sep 24, 2026114
Sep 23, 2026119
Sep 23, 2026105
Sep 22, 2026120
Sep 21, 2026215

Screenshots and trailer

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Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) system requirements

Minimum: 100% DirectX compatible, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Processor
1.0 GHz Processor
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1.5 GHz Processor
Graphics
100% DirectX compatible graphics
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space

Does Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic) use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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