Sid Meier's Colonization Port: linux-colonize
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linux-colonize
Cover art and game details from IGDB.
- Original console
- PC
- Runs on
- Native PC
- Platforms
- Linux
- Method
- DecompSource code rebuilt by hand from the original game, then compiled for modern systems.
- Status
- Beta
- Latest release
- 0.7-alpha ↗
- Last update
- Oct 2026
- AI use
- AI-assistedThe project says much of its code was written with AI tools.
Listing updated .
About Sid Meier's Colonization
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.
- Released
- 14 May 1994
- Genre
- Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
- Developer
- MicroProse Software, Inc.
About the original game, from IGDB ↗.
Sid Meier's Colonization port: quick answers
- Do I need to own Sid Meier's Colonization?
- Yes. linux-colonize needs game files from a copy you own. PlayPorted links only to the project page and never to game files.
- Is the Sid Meier's Colonization port finished?
- It is in beta: playable, with known issues. Its last update was Oct 2026, and the latest release is 0.7-alpha.
- Which systems does it run on?
- Linux.
- Is it an emulator?
- No. linux-colonize rebuilds the game's source code, so it runs as a native program instead of through an emulator.
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