Catan Universe in IOS

Trade, Build, Settle

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

90/100

Catan Universe is the definitive way to experience the legendary board game on mobile. It successfully translates the complex social dynamics of 'The Settlers of Catan' into a digital format that feels both modern and nostalgic. The 3D graphics bring the island of Sodor to life, and the cross-platform play ensures that you're never waiting long for a match.

What I appreciate most is the inclusion of the various expansions like 'Cities & Knights' and 'Seafarers.' The AI is challenging for solo players, but the real heart of the game is the multiplayer community. While the economy of 'Catan Gold' can be a bit of a hurdle for new players, the base game experience is polished to a mirror finish. Whether you're a veteran player or a newcomer, this is the most comprehensive digital version of Catan available.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.7.1Fri Feb 13 2026

Default Freematch display reactivated. Changing the starting player works correctly again.


Play your favorite game CATAN anytime and anywhere: the original board game, the card game, the expansions and ‘CATAN – Rise of the Inkas‘, all in one app!

After a long voyage of great deprivation, your ships have finally reached the coast of an uncharted island. However, other explorers have also landed on Catan: The race to settle the island has begun!

Build roads and cities, trade skillfully and become Lord or Lady of Catan!

Go on a journey to the Catan universe, and compete in exciting duels against players from all over the world. The board game classic and the Catan card game bring a real tabletop feeling to your screen!

Play with your Catan Universe account on the device of your choice: You can use your login on numerous desktop and mobile platforms! Become part of the huge worldwide Catan community, and compete against players from all over the world, and on all supported platforms.

The board game:

Play the basic board game in multiplayer mode! Join two of your friends for a maximum of three players and face all the challenges in “Arrival on Catan”.

Make things even more exciting by unlocking the full Basegame; the expansions “Cities & Knights” and “Seafarers”, each for up to six players. The special scenario pack containing the scenarios “Enchanted Land” and “The Great Canal” adds even more variety to your games.

The game edition ‘Rise of the Inkas‘ is another exciting challenge for you, as your settlements are doomed in their heyday. The jungle swallows the signs of human civilization, and your opponents seize their chance to build their settlement at the location they crave for.

The card game:

Play the introductory game of the popular 2 player card game “Catan – The Duel” online free of charge or master the free “Arrival on Catan”, to permanently unlock the single player mode against the AI.

Get the complete card game as an in-game purchase to play three different theme sets against friends, other fans friends or different AI opponents and submerge yourself into the bustling life on Catan.

Features:

- Trade – build – settle – Become Lord of Catan!

- Play on all your devices with one account.

- Faithful to the original version of the board game “Catan”, as well as the card game “Catan – The Duel” (aka “Rivals for Catan”)

- Design your own avatar.

- Chat with other players and form guilds.

- Participate in seasons and win amazing prizes.

- Play to earn numerous achievements and unlock rewards.

- Get additional expansions and play modes as in-game purchases.

- Get started very easily with the comprehensive tutorial.

Free-to-play content:

- Basic game free matches against two other human players

- Introductory game free matches Catan – The Duel against a human player

- “Arrival on Catan”: Master the challenges in all areas of the game to get more red Catan suns.

- You can use Catan suns to play against the computer. Your yellow suns recharge on their own.

*****

Questions or suggestions for improvements:

Mail to support@catanuniverse.com

We are looking forward to your feedback!

For more information on news and updates: www.catanuniverse.com or visit us on www.facebook.com/CatanUniverse

*****


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Play your favorite game CATAN anytime and anywhere: the original board game, the card game, the expansions and ‘CATAN – Rise of the Inkas‘, all in one app!

After a long voyage of great deprivation, your ships have finally reached the coast of an uncharted island. However, other explorers have also landed on Catan: The race to settle the island has begun!

Build roads and cities, trade skillfully and become Lord or Lady of Catan!

Go on a journey to the Catan universe, and compete in exciting duels against players from all over the world. The board game classic and the Catan card game bring a real tabletop feeling to your screen!

Play with your Catan Universe account on the device of your choice: You can use your login on numerous desktop and mobile platforms! Become part of the huge worldwide Catan community, and compete against players from all over the world, and on all supported platforms.

The board game:

Play the basic board game in multiplayer mode! Join two of your friends for a maximum of three players and face all the challenges in “Arrival on Catan”.

Make things even more exciting by unlocking the full Basegame; the expansions “Cities & Knights” and “Seafarers”, each for up to six players. The special scenario pack containing the scenarios “Enchanted Land” and “The Great Canal” adds even more variety to your games.

The game edition ‘Rise of the Inkas‘ is another exciting challenge for you, as your settlements are doomed in their heyday. The jungle swallows the signs of human civilization, and your opponents seize their chance to build their settlement at the location they crave for.

The card game:

Play the introductory game of the popular 2 player card game “Catan – The Duel” online free of charge or master the free “Arrival on Catan”, to permanently unlock the single player mode against the AI.

Get the complete card game as an in-game purchase to play three different theme sets against friends, other fans friends or different AI opponents and submerge yourself into the bustling life on Catan.

Features:

- Trade – build – settle – Become Lord of Catan!

- Play on all your devices with one account.

- Faithful to the original version of the board game “Catan”, as well as the card game “Catan – The Duel” (aka “Rivals for Catan”)

- Design your own avatar.

- Chat with other players and form guilds.

- Participate in seasons and win amazing prizes.

- Play to earn numerous achievements and unlock rewards.

- Get additional expansions and play modes as in-game purchases.

- Get started very easily with the comprehensive tutorial.

Free-to-play content:

- Basic game free matches against two other human players

- Introductory game free matches Catan – The Duel against a human player

- “Arrival on Catan”: Master the challenges in all areas of the game to get more red Catan suns.

- You can use Catan suns to play against the computer. Your yellow suns recharge on their own.

*****

Questions or suggestions for improvements:

Mail to support@catanuniverse.com

We are looking forward to your feedback!

For more information on news and updates: www.catanuniverse.com or visit us on www.facebook.com/CatanUniverse

*****


Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 30072 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Play your favorite game Catan anytime, anywhere: the original board game, the card game, the expansions and ‘Catan – Rise of the Inkas‘, all in one app! After a long voyage of great deprivation, your ships have finally reached the coast of an unknown island. However, other explorers have also landed on Catan: The race to settle the island has begun! Build roads and cities, trade skillfully and become Lord or Lady of Catan. Go on a journey to the Catan universe, and compete in exciting duels against players from all over the world. The classic board game and the Catan card game bring a real tabletop feeling to your screen!

Features

1

Cross-platform play with players worldwide

2

Faithful 3D graphics of the original board game

3

Includes Seafarers, Cities & Knights, and Rise of the Inkas

4

In-depth tutorial for beginners

5

Customizable avatars and game boards

6

Guild system and competitive leaderboards

Tips

Promotion Videos

Catan Universe Official Trailer EN - YouTube

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Catan Universe Official Trailer EN - YouTube

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News on this game

Play Catan online and cross-platform with USM's recently released Catan Universe
Play Catan online and cross-platform with USM's recently released Catan Universe

Catan Universe is United Soft Media's newest version of Catan and not only is it finally a multiplayer focused release on Android, but it can also be played...

Android Police Fri Feb 16 2018

Catan Universe by USM
Catan Universe by USM

Play your favorite game CATAN anytime and anywhere: the original board game, the card game, the expansions and 'CATAN – Rise of the Inkas',...

AppAdvice Tue Sep 16 2025

Catan Universe expands yet again with Rise of Inkas expansion
Catan Universe expands yet again with Rise of Inkas expansion

If you like board games, it's a given that you like Settlers of Catan. And if you don't like board games, that's probably because you...

Gamezebo Sun Dec 16 2018

Gameplays

Q&A

The basic game is free to play against two other human players; further expansions and features require Catan Gold.

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