Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)
Released Oct 2014
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
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Steam $1.04 $6.99 −85%
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Evaluation
Sid Meier's Colonization is a classic strategy game originally developed by MicroProse in 1994 and re-released on Steam on October 9, 2014 by Atari. The Steam store description is a straightforward product listing for the original game with no mention of planned updates, DLC, expansions, or any post-launch content cycle. There are no developer news posts of substance — the two posts scanned contain no meaningful content signals. No DLC has been listed. This is a digital re-release of a decades-old finished product, shipped as a complete, standalone game with no post-launch content development activity whatsoever.
Evidence
Store description is a product listing for the original 1994 classic game, describing its features with no mention of updates, DLC, or future content plans.
No DLC listed, no season pass, no announced expansions — game is sold as a standalone complete package.
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Publisher
Atari
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Tradition of Civilization Continues
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward.
Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation.
But beware of your enemies! Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence.
Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization.
The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.
Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward.
Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation.
But beware of your enemies! Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence.
Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization.
- Manage your growth, development and trade to create a powerful nation.
- Pit your strategic skills against Colonization's advanced artificial intelligence.
- Play either the French, English, Dutch or Spanish colonial powers each with distinct characteristics and political situations.
- Customize your games and choose your own level of difficulty so you never play the same game twice.
- Discover and explore the Americas or create your own scenario with a random map generator
- Same design principles and interface as award-winning Civilization, making game play easy and fun.
- Bonus soundtrack included!
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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