Sid Meier's Colonization

ReleasedMay 14, 1994

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
iOS
Mac
DOS
Amiga

About

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.

Developer: MicroProse Software, Inc.
Publisher: Nightdive Studios, Retroism, MicroProse Software, Inc.
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
Themes: Fantasy, Historical, 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: ESRB E, USK 6
IGDB rating: 85 / 100 (51 ratings)
Also known as: dosbox.exe, Colo, Colonization

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Amiga	May 31, 1995 · North America1995 · Europe
DOS	May 14, 1994 · North America1994 · Europe
iOS	Aug 21, 2015
Linux	Oct 9, 2014
Mac	May 31, 1995 · North AmericaOct 9, 2014 · Worldwide
PC (Microsoft Windows)	May 24, 1995 · North AmericaOct 9, 2014 · Worldwide