Can I Run The Colonists?

Last updated: 22 October 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run The Colonists? On this page you will find The Colonists system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run The Colonists or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: The Colonists

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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The Colonists Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Colonists system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows
OS
Processor
Processor
Multicore with SSE2 instruction set support
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
1GB DX9 (shader model 3.0)
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Storage
Storage
1 GB
Storage

The Colonists minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows operating system. Your processor should be Multicore with SSE2 instruction set support or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 1GB DX9 (shader model 3.0). You also have to have 1 GB free disk space to install the game.

For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more.

The Colonists Mac Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Colonists system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OSX 10.10 or higher (64bit)
OS
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Storage
Storage
1 GB
Storage

As for Mac OS, The Colonists requirements here start with OSX 10.10 or higher (64bit) operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2x 6-Core Intel Xeon 2.66 GHz (Mac book pro circa 2016). 4 GB of RAM is required. Finally, the game needs 1 GB of free disk space.

Plus, 8 GB of RAM.

The Colonists Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Colonists system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
64bit operating system
OS
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
1 GB
Storage

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include 64bit operating system. Processor should be Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700U or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7770 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Add 8 GB or more of RAM to it.

Game Details

Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.

Release date
24 October, 2021
OpenCritic Score
73.58/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Supported languages
English, French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Czech, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Codebyfire
Publisher
Mode 7
Official website
thecolonistsgame.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Colonists?

You would be able to run The Colonists on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows
  • Processor: Multicore with SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: 1GB DX9 (shader model 3.0)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play The Colonists with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play The Colonists. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play The Colonists with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, The Colonists can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does The Colonists need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run The Colonists on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB, with 8 GB recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB minimum, and 8 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for The Colonists?

Multicore with SSE2 instruction set support is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Colonists.

How many GB is The Colonists?

At least 1 GB of disk space is required to install The Colonists on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Colonists?

You need 1GB DX9 (shader model 3.0) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Colonists?

Windows or newer.

Does The Colonists require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, The Colonists needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run The Colonists?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run The Colonists on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Colonists on my Mac?

Yes, The Colonists supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run The Colonists on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play The Colonists on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is The Colonists release date?

The Colonists release date is 24 October, 2021.

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