Games like Sid Meier's Colonization on Steam Deck
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sid Meier's Colonization (1994) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization at € 9,99. One is made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
The Colonists Indie
€ 22,99A relaxed settlement and supply-chain builder about growing a colony from nothing.
The Colonists runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
€ 9,99A standalone modern remake built on the Civilization IV engine.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Anno 1800
€ 59,99Island colonisation, trade routes and escalating production chains on a grand scale.
Anno 1800 is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Anno 1800 runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Sid Meier's Colonization are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like Sid Meier's Colonization