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Catan Universe

Turn-based digital board game about trading and settling an island

Client/Frontend: Endava / Backend: SuperNimbus · Published by USM · Released Apr 25, 2017

CasualStrategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Mixed
47% of 19K
Recent reviews
Mostly Negative
36% of 87 in 30 days
Players
777
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 months ago
Jul 20, 2026
Minimum PC
Open GL 3.1+ Compliant
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Catan Universe?

A turn-based digital adaptation of Catan’s board and two-player card games, with AI matches and cross-platform online play. In matches, you trade and build roads, settlements, and cities while competing to settle an island; the full games and expansions require in-game purchases.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy turn-based trading and settlement-building strategy
  • +you want both AI matches and online multiplayer
  • +you want to play Catan without gathering around a table

Not for you if...

  • −you want unrestricted free solo play
  • −you dislike turn-based matches centered on trading and building

What players say

47% of 18,945 reviews are positive · 36% of 87 in the last 30 days

Players praise having a convenient digital Catan for solo games, online matches, and play with friends. The most common complaints concern restricted free play and paid content, along with crashes, disconnects, desyncs, stuck matches, and buggy AI; players also say recent updates worsened the current version.

Players over time

▼ -7% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,176 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Oct 3, 2026792
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Sep 27, 2026853
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Sep 24, 2026869
Sep 23, 2026640
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Sep 22, 2026824
Sep 21, 20261,176

Screenshots and trailer

Catan Universe screenshot 1

Catan Universe system requirements

Minimum: Open GL 3.1+ Compliant, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
1.5Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5
Graphics
Open GL 3.1+ Compliant
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
720p, 16:9 recommended

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
2.0Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 or higher
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce 600 series with 2 GB memory or higher
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
1080p, 16:9 recommended

Does Catan Universe have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Catan Universe run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Catan Universe
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
21
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases
Languages
Text only: English, German, French, Spanish - Spain, Dutch.

Does Catan Universe 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 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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