RimWorld, easily one of the best colony building sims is now on Steam with Linux support

By Liam Dawe - 15 July 2016 at 5:44 pm UTC

YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show Direct Link

I've enjoyed a great many hours in RimWorld. It has charming visuals much like Prison Architect, but you're building a colony with a choice of different AI behind the scenes.

The game has sold over 120,000 copies directly from its website (myself included, I personally purchased my copy long ago). The developer has also given me a Steam key recently.

The Steam release marks a huge new "update 14" which includes a new scenario system, the amount of possibilities with this system are huge. It also features Steam Cloud saves, Steam Workshop support, new animals, new things to build, improved AI and it's just a huge release!

Note: It's Early Access, so it is not finished!

RimWorld is one game I can recommend without hesitation. Very few games get such an easy mark from me, so do check it out.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.

Tags: Early Access, Indie Game, Simulation, Steam, Strategy

0 Likes

About the author - Liam Dawe

I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly.
See more from me

Some you may have missed, popular articles from the last month:

Unrailed 2: Back on Track gets Steam Deck Verified

Cross-platform Nexus Mods app expands Baldur's Gate 3 support plus further UI improvements

New Hearts of Iron IV DLC lets you rewrite German history, pushing player counts up to a new peak

Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White and Steam Deck Australia have launched

The comments on this article are closed.

5 comments

niarbeht Jul 15, 2016

Link

*insert Homer Simpson "Woohoo!" meme*

0 Likes

Philadelphus Jul 15, 2016

Link

View PC info

Yes! I backed the original Kickstarter campaign, and while I've enjoyed playing some of the earlier alphas released to backers I find the hassle of having to manually re-download each new version a pain. (Yes, I'm lazy. :P ) I'm really looking forward to having it on Steam finally.

0 Likes

tmtvl Jul 15, 2016

Link

View PC info

As long as I can get updates without using Steam, I'm good.

0 Likes

rkfg Jul 17, 2016

Link

View PC info

It seems that I sank about 24 hours into this game in just two days... probably should be a good one. I guess.

0 Likes

Huckert Jul 18, 2016

Link

Took the plunge With the Steam release, and it's thoroughly enjoyable already, probably my favorite EA title so far. Can only imagine what steamworks and scenarios will add With time(not to mention the actual game updates from the devs). Definitely Worth checking out!

0 Likes

While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations:

PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!