The Colony 2044

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The Colony 2044 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Nexrage Studios and was released on March 10, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Colony 2044 places you in a post-apocalyptic world where a bioengineered virus has turned bunny societies into zombie hordes. Lead survivors to gather resources, craft weapons, and fortify defenses while expanding and upgrading your colony. Explore hidden secrets and use tactical combat to survive against relentless infected waves.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and cute character designs, making it visually appealing.
It offers a unique blend of survival strategy and resource management, keeping gameplay engaging and fun.
There is a lot of potential for future updates, and many players are excited to see how the game evolves.

The tutorial is confusing and lacks essential guidance, leaving players unsure of how to proceed.
The game has significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and save corruption.
Many key gameplay features are missing or broken, leading to frustration and a lack of content.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its charming and intuitive mechanics, appealing art style, and a mix of strategy, resource management, and chaos, though it suffers from missing or broken features post-update. Players appreciate the game's non-linear approach, which encourages exploration and self-discovery, resulting in an enjoyable experience despite occasional pacing issues. Overall, it offers a captivating blend of fun and challenge, making it a favorite for many.
- “Love the cute art style and the gameplay mechanics of the game!”
- “Love the dystopian vibe with some solid gameplay.”
- “The gameplay offers a good mix of strategy, resource management, and chaos. While the pacing can feel slow at times, once you get into the groove, it’s an enjoyable experience that’s easy to get lost in.”
- “Despite missing key gameplay features (some of which are broken after the latest update), I still find it to be a charming 'shut your brain off' kind of game, which is why it's earned a spot on my favorites shelf.”
- “Comparing this game to RimWorld or any other games of that ilk suggests that it's at least a little bit intuitive in its interface and gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their charming yet dark aesthetic, featuring an adorable bunny sprite art style that contrasts with the horrifying zombie bunnies. Reviewers highlight the immersive and mysterious world created by the visuals, contributing to an addictive gameplay experience. Overall, the art style receives high acclaim, with some ratings reaching 10/10.
- “With its charming yet dark aesthetic, deep social dynamics, and rewarding progression, this game offers an immersive experience that strategy fans will love.”
- “The game features an adorable bunny sprite art style that’s delightfully cute, yet it’s contrasted by equally horrifying hordes of zombie bunnies determined to stop you at every opportunity.”
- “This game is so addictive and the art style is amazing, pulling you into a world that feels mysterious.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is introduced effectively with an engaging opening message, and players find the quests captivating, expressing excitement for future developments in the narrative.
- “The quests have been engaging so far, and I can't wait to see what else the developers have in store.”
- “Then, after the beginning message that introduces the plot finished, I tried to proceed.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations were unclear, leaving me confused about their actions throughout the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome inventory management system for colonists, which requires time-consuming individual searches and item placements. Improvements in this area are highly requested to enhance the overall experience.
- “There absolutely needs to be a better inventory management system for the colonists, as individually searching for items or waiting for them to place items in the chest is super tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by appealing designs and engaging challenges that effectively capture players' attention, contributing to a memorable gaming experience.
- “The character designs are adorable, and the challenges they present really kept me engaged for a long time!”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I loved how the characters evolved throughout the game, with their backstories and interactions adding layers to the overall experience.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the characters remained one-dimensional and failed to grow throughout the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab that offers minimal redeeming qualities. Many feel that the game's financial model prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “It's too late for me to refund, but it seems this may have been a cash grab game.”
- “Right now, this is just a cash grab with few redeeming features.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its cute and cozy vibes, effectively complementing the unique blend of a charming art style with zombie survival elements. Reviewers have rated the music highly, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “Good game with a cute style and music; the cozy vibes mixed with zombie survival are also interesting.”
- “10/10 art style and music!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported occasional stuttering issues during extended gameplay sessions, which can be resolved with a simple game restart. Overall, while the optimization is generally functional, these interruptions can be frustrating.
- “Encountered a stuttering issue that sometimes happens if playing the game for a while; it's annoying, but a simple restart of the game fixes it.”