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Indie game dev studio working on a massive persistent online RTS where survival is key. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2469560/Coloniser/

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OUR game is for AGE OF EMPIRES FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!
OUR game is for AGE OF EMPIRES FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!
OUR game is for AGE OF EMPIRES FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!
OUR game is for AGE OF EMPIRES FANS, algorithm PLEASE FIND THEM!

30.11.2025 18:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Coloniser match between 7 developers
Coloniser match between 7 developers YouTube video by Coloniser

If you want to check how it looks when 7 developers play the massive multiplayer RTS game that they are working on, at the same time, this is the video for you:

youtu.be/O2pPsWJ4rOs?...

Good atmosphere, tips and tricks, and dev insight into some features along with their train of thoughts.⚔️

30.11.2025 11:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coloniser Demo on Steam Classic old-school RTS experience expanded into massive multiplayer. Battle for resources, command huge armies, forge alliances or ignite wars in a persistent ninety day struggle to survive a hostile ...

Here is the link to our Demo

store.steampowered.com/app/3525050/...

27.11.2025 17:28 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Coloniser is a classic old-school RTS experience expanded into massive multiplayer. Battle for resources, command huge armies, forge alliances or ignite wars in a persistent ninety day struggle to survive a hostile new world. Try the demo, now!

27.11.2025 15:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Coloniser: Keepers Era I Introduction
Coloniser: Keepers Era I Introduction YouTube video by Coloniser

Here is the video that shows you what to build and how to properly set up your colony once you start our massive persistent RTS game. Key buildings, available units and notable goals in early game - it's all here:

youtu.be/ts1CERcauv8

Wishlist the game and join our Discord⚔️

23.09.2025 10:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coloniser - Keepers: First Era Buildings - Steam News Salutations, Colonisers! Last time, we talked about the Keepers’ units. Today, we’re diving deeper into some of the buildings essential for the growth of your colony. And the one with the highest impo...

In our latest devblog we talk about Keepers Era 1 Buildings - what they do, how to use them and their evolution from 2D concepts to 3D models. Pretty neat - read all about it here:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/246...

Wishlist the game, apply for playtest and tell your friends about it!

09.09.2025 13:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coloniser Demo on Steam Build, expand, and conquer in a massive persistent online RTS where survival is key. Progress through eras, forge alliances, and secure resources in an evolving alien world filled with danger, potenti...

Speaking of the demo - good news! We are extending it's availability for two more weeks! So tell your friends, invite other players and test the game's persistence and multiplayer capabilities. And leave a review for the demo - we really appreciate it!

store.steampowered.com/app/3525050/...

20.08.2025 13:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Steam :: Coloniser :: Coloniser Lore: Keepers Units Meet your army.

Time for another blog about Coloniser's lore - this time we are talking about (some of the) Keepers' units. Nothing that you didn't know if you played the demo, but cool info nonetheless:

steamcommunity.com/games/246956...

20.08.2025 13:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Coloniser Demo on Steam Build, expand, and conquer in a massive persistent online RTS where survival is key. Progress through eras, forge alliances, and secure resources in an evolving alien world filled with danger, potenti...

store.steampowered.com/app/3525050/...

11.08.2025 19:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The demo for our massive persistent online RTS is live now on Steam! Play with up to 25 people on one map and survive the hostile planet at any cost! Tell your friends, wishlist the game and leave us a review. It will help us a lot and show if we’re on the right track. Many thanks!⚔️🙌

11.08.2025 19:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Coloniser - Coloniser Lore: Keepers Tribe - Steam News The ones that stay close to the spaceship.

Our latest blog talks about the Keepers tribe - how they were formed, what makes them tick and what is their goal:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/246...

There is a lot more to talk about - so be sure to wishlist the game. Until next time⚔️

#gamedev #indiedev #devblog

25.07.2025 16:31 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We are working on new models for our units - better details, clearer outlines, smoother movement! Look at them - all vigilant and ready! ⚔️

19.07.2025 18:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We're working on a projectile multi-hit point setup. When using trebuchets, catapults and other siege weapons, we don't want to hit just one spot on buildings.

So far, so good! Once we add destruction particles and fire vfx it's going to be great! 💥🔥🏰

18.07.2025 16:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Some concept art for our units in Coloniser - a massive persistent RTS where tribes clash while trying to survive and shape an alien world.

Can you guess what is the role of each unit?

17.07.2025 19:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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While the retro aesthetic has become part of the game’s identity, these updates hopefully can prove that the game is always evolving.⏫🖼️

Our game will be getting some major graphical overhaul in the upcoming weeks.🛠️

15.07.2025 14:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coloniser - Coloniser Lore: The Beginning - Steam News How it all started...

Our first blog that dives into the game's lore is here:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/246...

While Coloniser is primarily a massive persistent online RTS, but we also plan to have a singleplayer campaign! ⚔️ Stay tuned, give us a follow and wishlist the game♥️

14.07.2025 19:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Up until now, we've been using modern camera system for our game, but since we're big fans of old school RTS games, we decided to try orthographic perspective and we are... kinda in love with it?

What says you? Which one is better?

02.07.2025 19:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Coloniser - How to playtest Coloniser and invite friends - Steam News We really appreciate your feedback.

Got friends who’d love to join you our massive, persistent online RTS? Steam introduced invitation feature that makes the whole process super easy, barely an inconvenience:

store.steampowered.com/news/app/246...

Tell your friends, join our community and have fun!⚔️

26.06.2025 15:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Coloniser game introduction and why we are making MMORTS
Coloniser game introduction and why we are making MMORTS YouTube video by Coloniser

Are you interested in strategy games? Are you a multiplayer game enjoyer? Are you a fan of Age of Empire games? Good news - we are working on the game that combines all of the above and then some:

youtu.be/lBAv2f7UodI

Coloniser is a massive persistent online RTS where survival is key. ⚔️

24.06.2025 10:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hi #PitchYaGame!

Coloniser is a massive persistent online RTS where survival is key. Progress through eras, forge alliances, engage in large-scale warfare!⚔️

👥 Up to 90 players
🌍 Matches that can last 90 days
🪖 Higher number of controllable units
♾ It's like Age of Empires 2 x Rust

08.06.2025 19:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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And this is after we applied "brushstrokes" feeling from tree's shader. We also reduced pastel tones and added color variations along with a bit of noise. this is the final result (so far)! What says you?

21.05.2025 12:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We were trying to achieve better results from the texture side first, and then we planned to do more improvements with the actual shader work.

21.05.2025 12:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Texturing is fun! So we decided to apply textures to buildings in our RTS. Our goal was to improve the look of them and to better match the rest of the environment (mostly the trees). This felt like a good direction. 🏘️🖼️

21.05.2025 12:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Buildings in our rts game can evolve through eras. Each era should show advancement as they will allow additional options. Here are some concept arts of the Archery Range building that belong to Odyssean faction

18.05.2025 12:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The only thing we had to do is add bit texturing to them and it looks miles better now! Don't you agree?

Give us a follow if you want to join us on this journey and try our game. Thanks!🤗

17.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Here is how it looked in the game. Nice! However, a bit too clean.

17.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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The idea is that it is a blockade - your units have to find different path. So our 3d artist design some sharp stones. This gave additional depth to the ground.

17.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Our original design was functional, but not clear enough. While the color represented different land type, it was not clear if you could move your units there or even slide them on this land type.

17.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Here is how we updated our cliff edges in our game. The terrain is big part of RTS game and we need to make it as pretty as possible while giving clarity to it

17.05.2025 19:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Hi bluesky, Cantos Games here! We are a small indie game dev studio that works on Coloniser - a massive persistent online RTS where survival is key.⚔️

Ever wanted to experience RTS with 15 other people over the course of 90 days? Now is your chance - we are looking for new players to test our game.🙌

14.05.2025 10:00 👍 12 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0