
About RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld follows three survivors from a crashed space liner as they build a colony on a frontier world at the rim of known space. Inspired by the space western vibe of Firefly, the deep simulation of Dwarf Fortress, and the epic scale of Dune and Warhammer 40,000. Manage colonists' moods, needs, thoughts, individual wounds, and illnesses. Engage in deeply-simulated small-team gunplay. Fashion structures, weapons, and apparel from metal, wood, stone, cloth, or exotic, futuristic materials. Fight pirate raiders, hostile tribes, rampaging animals and ancient killing machines. Discover a new generated world each time you play. Build colonies in biomes ranging from desert to jungle to tundra, each with unique flora and fauna. Manage and develop colonists with unique backstories, traits, and skills. Learn to play easily with the help of an intelligent and unobtrusive AI tutor.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
RimWorld FAQ
When did RimWorld come out?
RimWorld was released on October 17, 2018 for PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is RimWorld on PlayStation 5?
No. RimWorld has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is RimWorld on Xbox Series X|S?
No. RimWorld has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Is RimWorld on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. RimWorld has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making RimWorld?
RimWorld is developed by Ludeon Studios.
Is RimWorld multiplayer?
No. RimWorld is single player only.
How much does RimWorld cost?
RimWorld costs $34.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is RimWorld good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 98% of 247,610 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for RimWorld?
The minimum GPU is Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our RimWorld system requirements page.













