Colony 37

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Colony 37 is a single player survival simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Valen and was released on September 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dig deep down the abandoned planet to find it's secrets and earn cash by collecting resources. Spend your money on buying various trinkets and instruments that will help you along the way to earn even more profit.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and satisfying digging experience with an impressive amount of content and frequent updates.
Strong progression system with diverse tools, gear customization, and upgrades that allow multiple playstyles.
Engaging atmosphere with interesting lore, ambient sound design, and a compelling story that unfolds as you play.

The game is still early access and has some bugs, occasional rough edges, and quality of life improvements needed.
Visuals and graphics are considered subpar or rough by some players, with issues like pop-in and floaty controls.
Early game can feel punishing due to mechanics like strict oxygen and radiation management, which some find frustrating.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The story is intriguing and subtly woven into the gameplay, with quests and world-building that encourage exploration and progression. Although it is still early in development with limited quests and slow pacing, the narrative combines cozy atmosphere with a darker, more mysterious tone that has captivated players. Users appreciate the charm and depth of the story along with its potential for future elaboration.
- “Has an actual story to it that's actually pretty interesting. Not too much to it right now, but I like what I'm seeing so far.”
- “The story is pretty intriguing and makes you want to learn more.”
- “The UI elements are charming, build making/balancing with the clashing up and down stat increases/decreases of equipment is very unique, and the little bits of dialogue/world building you get when entering a deeper underground layer are intriguing due to how this game treats its subtle yet dark story/setting.”
- “My one complaint is that since it's still very early in development, progression feels very slow due to the limited number of quests available right now.”
- “I couldn't access the first structure because the keypad doesn't respond to any input, preventing me from completing the first quest from the science team in the med bay.”
- “The story is subtle and dark, revealed through little bits of dialogue and world-building when entering deeper underground layers, which is intriguing but currently limited.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay offers a satisfying and well-paced loop of digging, selling, and upgrading, enhanced by attentive mechanics and diverse tools. Progression introduces engaging challenges like oxygen management, while each zone provides unique mechanics and interesting world-building. Overall, the gameplay is immersive, balanced, and continually rewarding.
- “Even in early access, this game features attentive gameplay mechanics and incredibly interesting lore, making it feel far less gimmicky.”
- “Mining feels satisfying, with the oxygen mechanic creating tense moments early on; as you get more upgrades, you become exponentially stronger and can own the depths.”
- “As you get more money and dig deeper, you can rotate between different tools, grab deployable equipment, and find rare trinkets to equip, allowing for an easier flow of gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's art style is widely praised for creating a cozy yet eerie atmosphere that fits the horror and mining themes well, adding charm and character. However, some users note graphical issues like pop-in, inconsistent visuals, and lower quality compared to promotional images, especially when playing on high settings. Overall, the distinctive art style is a strong positive, despite certain visual inconsistencies.
- “The art style fits the game perfectly and when combined with the creative changes to the biomes does a great job of making the game feel like a horror game at times.”
- “A slow paced and relaxing comfy-cozy-creepy atmospheric mining game (early access of course) that has a good amount of variety when it comes to items and uniquely enough, builds, as well as serious charm in the art-style and subtle story setting/telling.”
- “The art style and content already stand out and give it real character.”
- “Playing on 'high' graphic settings, but the game actually looks worse than the Steam pictures.”
- “The controls are very floaty, the visuals are pretty terrible, especially with the pop-in and every time I open a door in the mine, a different location is inside.”
- “The visuals are pretty terrible, especially with the pop-in and inconsistent environments.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its slow-paced, cozy yet subtly eerie vibe, enhanced by charming art, sounds, and animations. Its unique blend of relaxing mining gameplay with mysterious lore and unpredictability creates a captivating and satisfying experience.
- “A slow-paced and relaxing comfy-cozy-creepy atmospheric mining game (early access of course) that has a good amount of variety when it comes to items and uniquely enough, builds, as well as serious charm in the art style and subtle story setting/telling.”
- “I think you got the atmosphere nailed perfectly and the gameplay loop is satisfying so far.”
- “The atmosphere, sounds, animations and possibly more mysteries, lore, randomness and unpredictability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found humor in unexpected in-game glitches, such as falling out of the map but still achieving significant progress, creating amusing and memorable moments.
- “Near the final structure at the bottom, there was nothing but open space to the left side of the door, so I fell out of the map. It was kind of funny because when I look at the PC in my room now, it says I reached the core and progressed to over 16,000 meters.”
- “Very funny.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is minimal and unobtrusive, allowing the natural sounds of tools and the environment to create an immersive atmosphere without loud or distracting audio.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally performs well with good stability, though a few minor optimization issues have been noted. Overall, users are satisfied with its performance.
- “I've encountered a few minor issues, but so far I'm pretty happy with the performance and stability.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is tedious due to the lack of true background or windowed mode, requiring players to actively wait for elevators, processors, or equipment credit generation without multitasking.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization leverages the popular FOMO-driven digging game trend but stands out by offering more genuine engagement and depth than typical cash grabs.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, with users noting it is well-made and free from bugs or technical issues.