Rimworld: A New Colony at the Edge of the Universe

If your colony is starving, will you eat your friend, or will you offer him your last piece of toast?

Petr Sobotka
ILLUMINATION Gaming
4 min readFeb 10, 2024

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Rimwold Key Art | Source: Rimworld.com

You and several of your “friends,” who were traveling near the edge of the inhabited universe, met a fate not fully gratifying.

Some kind of disastrous malfunction caused you to hurry into escape pods in an attempt to save your lives.

Configured to automatically land on the nearest planet with a breathable atmosphere, these escape pods left you standing almost naked with minimal resources on this new world.

Surrounded by ruins of previous inhabitants and wild nature, your survival depends on finding drinkable water, edible berries, and hunting local wildlife.

In Rimworld, your first task is to establish basic shelter by assigning tasks to the survivors. Some will gather resources, while others construct walls and beds for the impending night.

As you struggle to survive, you’ll face threats from the planet’s wildlife and other entities, testing your ability to adapt and defend your makeshift colony.

If you manage to survive the initial challenges, your base will grow into a thriving village complete with defensive structures, crops, and research facilities.

Rimworld excels as a base-building and colony-management game, earning its reputation as a “story generator” due to the unpredictable nature of each playthrough.

With a variety of events randomly generated by the chosen narrator, every moment is filled with suspense.

Just when you think everything is going well, you might face attacks from unexpected foes or natural disasters that threaten your colony’s existence.

Screenshot from Rimworld game. | Source: Rimworld.com

The game’s ultimate goal is to build a spaceship capable of carrying your villagers to safety, but there’s no rush to achieve it.

You can continue expanding your base, increasing your population, trading, or even starting new colonies. The choice is yours.

One of the game’s standout features is its freedom to shape your society.

Whether you prefer a society of wild cannibals, frontier traders, or technologically advanced scientists, Rimworld allows you to create the community of your dreams — or nightmares.

Personally, I find every aspect of Rimworld enjoyable.

Its graphics are pleasing for its genre, and its satirical humor adds depth to unexpected situations.

With mods and expansions, the possibilities are endless, making it one of the best games I’ve ever played.

What truly sets Rimworld apart is its immersive storytelling.

Each colonist comes with their own unique background, skills, and quirks, leading to dynamic interactions and narratives within your colony.

From tragic love triangles to heroic sacrifices, the game weaves intricate tales that keep you engaged for hours on end.

Screenshot from Rimworld game. | Source: Rimworld.com

Furthermore, Rimworld’s modding community is incredibly active, offering a plethora of user-created content to enhance your gaming experience.

Whether you’re looking for new items, gameplay mechanics, or visual enhancements, there’s a mod out there to suit your preferences.

The game’s depth and complexity are evident in its intricate systems, which simulate everything from weather patterns to psychological states.

Managing your colonists’ needs and relationships adds another layer of challenge, as you strive to keep morale high amidst the harsh conditions of the alien planet.

In conclusion, Rimworld is more than just a game — it’s an experience. Its rich gameplay, emergent storytelling, and vibrant modding community make it a must-play for fans of simulation and strategy games.

So gather your friends, embark on a journey to the edge of the universe, and see if you have what it takes to survive in the wilds of Rimworld.

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Petr Sobotka
ILLUMINATION Gaming

Data Analyst and Basketball Coach, Dreamer and Writer, Fantasy and Crime books lover. Father and Loving Husband. Simply me.