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RimWorld
Indie
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Steam Workshop
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.

Developers: Ludeon Studios
Publishers: Ludeon Studios
Release Date: 17 Oct, 2018
Price (USD): 25,59€
Current Players: 26k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(98%)
modding community
storytelling depth
replayability
strategic elements
unpredictable gameplay
game difficulty
randomness
unpredictability
DLC cost
initial learning curve
technical issues
Overall, the sentiment towards Rimworld is strongly positive due to its depth, replayability, and the creative freedom it offers players. Modding support and storytelling depth are frequently highlighted praises. However, the cost of DLCs is a notable point of criticism, along with the unpredictability of difficulty that can both enrich and frustrate the gameplay experience.

Positive Points

  • The modding community is a massive highlight, providing endless replayability and customization, allowing players to tailor their experience.
  • The game offers complex storytelling with colonists developing relationships, making decisions, and experiencing unique events that players can influence.
  • Players appreciate the depth of gameplay and the strategic elements that require planning and adaptation to the challenges presented by the AI storytellers.
  • Rimworld is praised for its engaging, unpredictable gameplay which leads to unique stories each playthrough.

    • Negative Points

  • The cost of DLCs is repeatedly criticized, with many reviews mentioning they feel overpriced, especially considering the content they offer compared to free mods.
  • Some players find the initial learning curve steep and daunting, requiring significant investment to understand the mechanics.
  • Technical issues such as long loading times and performance problems when running many mods are a concern for some players.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's difficulty and randomness can be seen as both engaging and frustrating, as it adds unpredictability but can also lead to sudden, unavoidable failures.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is highly addictive, with many players emphasizing their inability to stop playing due to its immersive sandbox nature.
  • Players often mention committing 'war crimes' or engaging in morally questionable actions within the game as a unique aspect of its gameplay.
    • Updated 8/5/2026, 12:01:52 AM UTC
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