Cast Out Colony

About

"Cast Out Colony" is a roguelite town-building game where you play as adorable arthropods with unique skills, fighting through hordes of enemies and building your own colony. As your colony grows, so do your character's stats in this blend of "Animal Crossing" and "Vampire Survivors." With over 50 skills to choose from and a variety of playable characters, no two runs are the same.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game combines engaging survivor-like gameplay with a fun town-building mechanic, creating a unique and addictive experience.
The graphics and character design are charming and well-executed, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
The developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, which gives players confidence in the game's future development.

As an early access title, the game currently lacks variety in enemies and music, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as NPC pathfinding and building placement, need refinement to improve the overall experience.
The game can feel slow to level up and unlock new content, which may frustrate players looking for quicker progression.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The gameplay is a captivating blend of serene colony building and chaotic survivor-like arena runs, offering depth and variety that keeps players engaged for hours. While some mechanics, particularly in town-building, could use more options, the overall experience is enjoyable and addictive, enhanced by cute graphics and rewarding unlockable skills. Players appreciate the balance between the two gameplay styles, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.
- “The gameplay is incredibly fun, and it's so easy to lose track of time because of how enjoyable it is.”
- “The game strikes a really good balance between the base building and survivor-like gameplay, and each of them are incredibly in-depth, my favorite part being the unlockable skills you can find by completing certain tasks in battle.”
- “These two different gameplay styles complement each other really nicely and can suck you in for hours at a time.”
- “Some mechanics may still need some fleshing out, specifically the town-building being a little low on options for decorations, but what is already here is more than enough to justify the price of admission.”
- “Being able to take a break from the samey gameplay and do something else really makes this game shine, I think, and makes it unique in a way.”
- “Straightforward, simple mechanics just like the original Vampsurvivors.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
17%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their amazing visuals, detailed environments, and remarkable character design, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. The art style is described as adorable and cool, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal, although some users suggest that a filter might improve the visuals further. Overall, the combination of graphics, sound, and gameplay creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps players hooked.
- “This is an awesome game that switches between great base building and a survivor-like experience quickly and fluidly with amazing visuals.”
- “The graphics are simply awesome, with detailed environments that really bring the game to life.”
- “The character design is remarkable, and the graphics and sounds are very cool, including the arenas and abilities (you’ll definitely want to see the flashy skill tree abilities).”
- “I think maybe a filter might help with the graphics, although I'm not sure, but it's missing something still.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The music in the game, while charming, suffers from repetitiveness due to the lack of variety across levels, leading some players to turn it off after prolonged play. As the game is still in early access, the same tracks are used in multiple arenas, which can become annoying over time. Overall, while the quality of the music is appreciated, its limited variety detracts from the overall experience.
- “As it’s still in early access, it lacks a bit in variety, as many enemies are quite similar in appearance. The music in every arena (although good) is the same, and so far, the endgame consists solely of challenging the harder difficulties, which is still fun, but feels more like a personal challenge than something that directly influences events in your colony.”
- “I had to turn the music off because it's the same music in the levels and it got really annoying.”
- “If I had any criticisms, my main one would be that the music for the survivor-like levels gets slightly repetitive because of how long the levels go on. I often turn off the music and put on my own, which is a shame because the music is quite charming.”
- “If I had any criticisms, my main one would be that the music for the survivor-like levels gets slightly repetitive because of how long the levels go on. I often turn off the music and put on my own, which is a shame because the music is quite charming.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Character development is highlighted by impressive character design and visually appealing graphics, with players expressing excitement for unlocking new abilities and exploring the skill tree. The overall aesthetic, including arenas and sound effects, enhances the experience of character progression.
- “The character design is remarkable, and the graphics and sounds are very cool, including the arenas and abilities. You'll definitely want to see the flashy skill tree abilities.”
- “The character design is awesome; I need that mighty green unlock.”
- “The character design is remarkable, and the graphics and sounds are very cool, including the arenas and abilities. You'll definitely want to see the flashy skill tree abilities.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its addictive gameplay loop and the variety in each run, which keeps the experience fresh. The combination of town building and roguelike elements enhances the enjoyment, leading to a sense of endless fun and engagement.
- “It has a very addicting game loop, as every run still feels different enough from the last, which gives the game a lot of replayability.”
- “Only a couple of hours in, but I love the town-building aspect of the game. It supplies me with that dopamine rush, and paired with the fun, rogue-like style, the replayability feels almost endless. I see myself having a lot of fun with this.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and unexpected moments, such as amusing interactions with NPCs that can lead to comical situations, like jumping on their heads. Players appreciate the game's lightheartedness and find it to be more than just a collection of funny bugs, highlighting its overall charm and comedic appeal.
- “Like when you collide with an NPC, you might end up jumping on their head, and it's just funny.”
- “I randomly saw on Hutt's stream where he showcased this silly little game, and I thought: 'Mmmmm, funny bug game,' but it's honestly so much more than that.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted to be somewhat "buggy," indicating stability issues that may affect gameplay. However, players express optimism about the developers' vision and are willing to engage with the game during its early access phase to see improvements over time.
- “The game can be a bit 'buggy' - yeah, that joke is everywhere, but I can see where the devs want to go and will enjoy playing this off and on through its early access and watch how it develops.”