The Colonists vs The Settlers: New Allies
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Colonists wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. The Colonists is $9.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Colonists | The Settlers: New Allies |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 57 |
| Quality | 69 | 45 |
| Value | 80 | 94 |
| Popularity | 25 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.47 | $10.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.8% positive | 48.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 28 | 76 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Colonists | The Settlers: New Allies |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 24, 2018 | March 26, 2024 |
| Developers | Codebyfire | Ubisoft Düsseldorf |
| Publishers | Mode 7 | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (x64 bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB VRAM / AMD RX 470 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 16 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Colonists or The Settlers: New Allies?
The Colonists won the comparison against The Settlers: New Allies based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is The Colonists worth buying over The Settlers: New Allies?
Based on the metrics, The Colonists won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Settlers: New Allies currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC