Space Colony: Steam Edition

Released: Apr 30, 2015
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 09:18 GMT

Updates & announcements

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21 Jan 2025Developer post
Play Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Demo Today!
Greetings Sire! Gird your loins and sharpen your steel because 23 years after it first launched, we’re incredibly excited to announce Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition! Travel back in time to the legendary crusades for the holy land in this new expanded definitive edition,
06 May 2022Developer post
Space Colony - Steam Workshop fix
- fix to allow players to submit campaigns and maps to Steam Workshop via the launcher
24 Mar 2022Developer post
New Language Support & Achievement Fix
We have released a small update for Space Colony: Steam Edition ! Our 2015 Steam re-release of Firefly Studios' cult classic colony sim now comes loaded with extra language support, as well as a new bug fix for achievements: Fixed a bug with the "Galactic Overlord" achievement th
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We have released a small update for Space Colony: Steam Edition! Our 2015 Steam re-release of Firefly Studios' cult classic colony sim now comes loaded with extra language support, as well as a new bug fix for achievements:

Fixed a bug with the "Galactic Overlord" achievement that prevented it from being completed
Added Polish speech and text
Added Simplified Chinese text (with English speech)
We hope you enjoy our new update and continue exploring the galaxy!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/297920/Space_Colony_Steam_Edition/
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05 Jul 2019Developer post
Stronghold Summer Sale
Get Up to 90% Off Stronghold! The Stronghold Steam Summer Sale returns and with it the continuing adventures of Dunk Slater, in a full narrative sequel to last year's Summer Sale video! Now working a dead-end job at his father's factory, Dunk's adventures with Sir William and the
05 Jul 2018Developer post
The Making of Space Colony
A few weeks ago we traveled to the stars to record 'The Making of Space Colony', our intergalactic base builder rich with Swedish bikers, space chickens, orbital golf courses and the galaxy’s answer to velociraptors! 2003 was a simpler time... Constructing elaborate space station
22 Jun 2018Developer post
Stronghold Summer Sale
Get Up to 90% Off Stronghold! Winter may be coming but for now we enjoy the long summer. Also cheap videogames! To celebrate the launch of Steam’s 2018 Summer Sale we have added massive discounts to all Firefly Studios titles, Stronghold or otherwise! We have also traveled back t
02 Mar 2018Developer post
Firefly's Favourite Custom Maps
Have YOU already beaten Space Colony , Stronghold Crusader 2 or one of our other new Steam Editions? Are YOU sitting there right now thinking “If only I had a few extra maps to try out!” while patiently waiting for the next Stronghold to come out? Well your prayers have been answ
02 Mar 2018Developer post
Firefly's Favourite Custom Maps
Have YOU already beaten Space Colony , Stronghold Crusader 2 or one of our other new Steam Editions? Are YOU sitting there right now thinking “If only I had a few extra maps to try out!” while patiently waiting for the next Stronghold to come out? Well your prayers have been answ
16 Feb 2018Developer post
Firefly Lunar Sale
Get Up to 90% Off! The Year of the Dog is upon us! To ring in the new year and help you celebrate a special new employee at Firefly Studios has taken it upon himself to discount all Stronghold and Firefly titles by up to 90% off for the duration of the event. Wishing you happines
16 Feb 2018Developer post
Firefly Lunar Sale
Get Up to 90% Off! The Year of the Dog is upon us! To ring in the new year and help you celebrate a special new employee at Firefly Studios has taken it upon himself to discount all Stronghold and Firefly titles by up to 90% off for the duration of the event. Wishing you happines
25 Feb 2016Developer post
New Update
Size - 2.1MB We have just released a small update fixing a pair of achievements. Bug Fixes Galactic Overlord - Fixed an issue where the game was not tracking completed missions properly. Academia Nut - Fixed an issue where level four skills were not being tracked properly. Thanks
Size - 2.1MB
We have just released a small update fixing a pair of achievements.
Bug Fixes
Galactic Overlord - Fixed an issue where the game was not tracking completed missions properly.
Academia Nut - Fixed an issue where level four skills were not being tracked properly.
Thanks to the achievement hunters who reported these issues!
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25 Feb 2016Developer post
New Update
Size - 2.1MB We have just released a small update fixing a pair of achievements. Bug Fixes Galactic Overlord - Fixed an issue where the game was not tracking completed missions properly. Academia Nut - Fixed an issue where level four skills were not being tracked properly. Thanks
Size - 2.1MB
We have just released a small update fixing a pair of achievements.
Bug Fixes
Galactic Overlord - Fixed an issue where the game was not tracking completed missions properly.
Academia Nut - Fixed an issue where level four skills were not being tracked properly.
Thanks to the achievement hunters who reported these issues!
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11 Feb 2016Developer post
Lunar Map Pack
Now Available on Steam Workshop To celebrate the Lunar New Year Sale we've created four new maps for Space Colony! Accessible via Steam Workshop, each map was created by a different team member to present a unique challenge: Four New Maps Intrepid - VL-537 attracted many colonist
Now Available on Steam Workshop
To celebrate the Lunar New Year Sale we've created four new maps for Space Colony! Accessible via Steam Workshop, each map was created by a different team member to present a unique challenge:
Four New Maps
Intrepid - VL-537 attracted many colonists in the early years due to its green landscapes, beautiful canyons and Earth-like ability to provide for settlers. Unfortunately recent rumors of colonists disappearing and entirely unrelated budget cuts mean that we can't offer much financial support. Given the circumstances all we ask is that you read the guide book and follow standard procedure. We just hope the planet lets you...
Desert Loners - Welcome to Desert Loners! The bad news is that your ship has crash-landed on a strange moon. You are struggling to survive and a nearby asteroid belt, along with your history of gambling debts, means rescue is highly unlikely. The good news? Both you and your team of misfits are still breathing! If you do manage to beat the odds and survive there may a future among the stars for your motley crew.
Be Brave - Destined to be the most important 'red planet' in the known universe, this new discovery is filled with precious resources and ample colony-friendly vegetation. Less friendly are the local extraterrestrial inhabitants, fiercely protective of their nest. A successful colonist is a breathing colonist, so build defenses and erect laser towers before venturing out into the unknown. Patiently explore the planet and you might just return both rich and alive!
Subjugate - It has been several decades now since our company last discovered an Earth-type planet with the required ecological balance to sustain life without any terraforming. A recent report from your scouting team suggests they have pinpointed the location of a new Class-M habitable planet. We know that communication has since fallen silent, but believe this is simply due to interference caused by debris in the planet's upper atmosphere. We also know what you're thinking, however there is no evidence to suggest hostile a alien threat. So get your team on site and take control of the situation before our rivals do!
We hope you enjoy the new maps and the rest of the Steam Sale!
Please Note - These new maps are not included in the base game and must be downloaded separately via Steam Workshop using the links above.
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11 Feb 2016Developer post
Lunar Map Pack
Now Available on Steam Workshop To celebrate the Lunar New Year Sale we've created four new maps for Space Colony! Accessible via Steam Workshop, each map was created by a different team member to present a unique challenge: Four New Maps Intrepid - VL-537 attracted many colonist
Now Available on Steam Workshop
To celebrate the Lunar New Year Sale we've created four new maps for Space Colony! Accessible via Steam Workshop, each map was created by a different team member to present a unique challenge:
Four New Maps
Intrepid - VL-537 attracted many colonists in the early years due to its green landscapes, beautiful canyons and Earth-like ability to provide for settlers. Unfortunately recent rumors of colonists disappearing and entirely unrelated budget cuts mean that we can't offer much financial support. Given the circumstances all we ask is that you read the guide book and follow standard procedure. We just hope the planet lets you...
Desert Loners - Welcome to Desert Loners! The bad news is that your ship has crash-landed on a strange moon. You are struggling to survive and a nearby asteroid belt, along with your history of gambling debts, means rescue is highly unlikely. The good news? Both you and your team of misfits are still breathing! If you do manage to beat the odds and survive there may a future among the stars for your motley crew.
Be Brave - Destined to be the most important 'red planet' in the known universe, this new discovery is filled with precious resources and ample colony-friendly vegetation. Less friendly are the local extraterrestrial inhabitants, fiercely protective of their nest. A successful colonist is a breathing colonist, so build defenses and erect laser towers before venturing out into the unknown. Patiently explore the planet and you might just return both rich and alive!
Subjugate - It has been several decades now since our company last discovered an Earth-type planet with the required ecological balance to sustain life without any terraforming. A recent report from your scouting team suggests they have pinpointed the location of a new Class-M habitable planet. We know that communication has since fallen silent, but believe this is simply due to interference caused by debris in the planet's upper atmosphere. We also know what you're thinking, however there is no evidence to suggest hostile a alien threat. So get your team on site and take control of the situation before our rivals do!
We hope you enjoy the new maps and the rest of the Steam Sale!
Please Note - These new maps are not included in the base game and must be downloaded separately via Steam Workshop using the links above.
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12 May 2015Developer post
Patch Update
New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015 Change Log Fixed an issue where some players were unable to scroll around the map. Removed legacy references to DirectPlay that may have been causing some issues on Windows 8.1. The launcher now looks for Steam Workshop files in the Steam folder
New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015
Change Log
Fixed an issue where some players were unable to scroll around the map.
Removed legacy references to DirectPlay that may have been causing some issues on Windows 8.1.
The launcher now looks for Steam Workshop files in the Steam folder rather than transferring them to the Documents\Space Colony folder.
Added extra Steam Workshop functionality to enable creators to update their Workshop items.
Fixed Stair Climber entry in English help file.
Added log file output to help debug startup issues.
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12 May 2015Developer post
Patch Update
New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015 Change Log Fixed an issue where some players were unable to scroll around the map. Removed legacy references to DirectPlay that may have been causing some issues on Windows 8.1. The launcher now looks for Steam Workshop files in the Steam folder
New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015
Change Log
Fixed an issue where some players were unable to scroll around the map.
Removed legacy references to DirectPlay that may have been causing some issues on Windows 8.1.
The launcher now looks for Steam Workshop files in the Steam folder rather than transferring them to the Documents\Space Colony folder.
Added extra Steam Workshop functionality to enable creators to update their Workshop items.
Fixed Stair Climber entry in English help file.
Added log file output to help debug startup issues.
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27 Apr 2015Developer post
Launch Week
Release Date, Trailer and New Features Release Date Launch week is finally here! Developed and self-published by the folks here at Firefly, Space Colony: Steam Edition is a remaster of the original sci-fi base builder. It will expand the core game with new missions and features,
27 Apr 2015Developer post
Launch Week
Release Date, Trailer and New Features Release Date Launch week is finally here! Developed and self-published by the folks here at Firefly, Space Colony: Steam Edition is a remaster of the original sci-fi base builder. It will expand the core game with new missions and features,

Updates & announcements

Greetings Sire!

Gird your loins and sharpen your steel because 23 years after it first launched, we’re incredibly excited to announce Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!

Wishlist Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition now on Steam ahead of the game’s full release on July 15th 2025 and play the demo right now!

Get Up to 90% Off Stronghold!

Get Up to 90% Off Stronghold!

Get Up to 90% Off!

Get Up to 90% Off!

Bug Fixes

Bug Fixes

Now Available on Steam Workshop

Now Available on Steam Workshop

New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015

New Fixes and Tweaks - 8 May 2015

Release Date, Trailer and New Features

Release Date, Trailer and New Features