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Desktop Colony

Also known as Desktop Colony, dc, desktop colony

A cosy incremental semi-idle space colony management game that sits on your desktop while you do other things. Mine asteroids, build ships, expand the colony, research technology, uncover mysteries and explore the universe.

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Last update

19 May 2026

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Latest update

AnnouncementPublished 21 Dec 2025

Black Screen Fix

If you encountered the black screen bug here is a potential fix: Right click on the game in your steam library Click Installed Files > Browse Right click on the game exe, Click on properties Under Compatibility, Check t…

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November 2025
Resizable window modeAdded a new windowed mode that lets you play the game in a resizable window in case transparency doesn't work and you don't want to play in full screen mode. Use the launch command: -windowed Steam post image The game U…Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio01 Nov 2025
October 2025
Gamepad fixFixed a crash when unplugging a controller. Did I mention there's controller support? Just switch to full screen mode and pick up a controller and mine away on the sofa. ːsteamhappyː We're at 7 reviews now, just 3 more…Announcement1 changeFixPerformance25 Oct 2025
Transparent window promptSmall QOL update for people who can't see their desktop. At the start of the game you will be asked if you can see your desktop and given the option to switch to full screen mode. You can switch between modes at any tim…Announcement24 Oct 2025
Screen Shake SliderQuick patch to address some issues raised: Added a screen shake slider Fixed missing Advanced Crusher text Fixed ultrawide screen clipping Fixed Hey Buddy achievement if you previously played the demo Fixed Artefact Tun…Announcement5 changesFixGameplay23 Oct 2025
[dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3825610/Desktop_Colony/"]Get it now to secure the time limited launch discount! ːsteamhappyː1 changeStore22 Oct 2025
Steam Next Fest is here! Hi to all the new players and thanks for all the feedback and user reports! It was really helpful for squashing bugs and soothing out parts of the game. All the changes we've made: Store the pre…14 changesFixGameplaySecurity16 Oct 2025
September 2025
Community LocalisationThanks to Lz7zera we now have Portuguese (Brazil) localisation in the game!ːsteamhappyː If you would also like to contribute localisation in your language then drop by the discord :) Other changes: Added a sound when yo…Announcement2 changesGameplayUI/audio26 Sept 2025
Steam Deck SupportWant to manage a space colony and mine asteroid on the go? Now you can with official Steam Deck and gamepad support! ːsteamhappyː https://bsky.app/profile/mechabit.co.uk/post/3lzkwjvuvls2b Other changes: Allow clicking…Announcement6 changesFixUI/audio24 Sept 2025
Join our discord!Chat with the devs, hang out, give feedback, whatever you like, just click the link! https://discord.gg/YC92X3FhgtAnnouncement22 Sept 2025
Demo UpdateJust a quick note to list all the changes that have been made since the launch of the demo: Added always on top toggle Added mute in background toggle New ship trails effect New character model and effects Fixed click t…Announcement16 changesFixGameplay20 Sept 2025
Demo UpdateA quick update to address feedback given on the demo: Show the build tutorial as soon as you find an ore for feedback Prevent digging under any UI box Prevent click through while over an asteroid Thanks for playing the…Announcement1 changeUI/audio02 Sept 2025

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