About Catan Universe
The official digital Catan: build settlements and roads, trade resources and race to 10 points.
Catan Universe is the official digital version of the board game The Settlers of Catan. Players collect wood, brick, wool, grain and ore, trade with each other and build roads, settlements and cities.
Play against AI or online.
Available browser projects
Catan Universe at a glance
- Genre
- Strategy
- Original release
- 2017
- Developer
- USM, Exozet
- Publisher
- Catan GmbH
- Browser version
- catanuniverse.com
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC or laptop with keyboard and mouse
- Online play
- Yes
How to play Catan Universe in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on catanuniverse.com in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
Catan Universe controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Use / interact | Left click |
| Zoom | Mouse wheel |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of Catan Universe is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on catanuniverse.com. It is not an official release from Catan GmbH, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 2017 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If Catan Universe doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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Videos and trailers
Catan Universe: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of Catan Universe?
The playable web version of Catan Universe runs on catanuniverse.com. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play Catan Universe online for free?
Yes. The browser version on catanuniverse.com is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download Catan Universe?
No. Catan Universe runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play Catan Universe on a phone?
The browser version is made for computers and expects a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Some phones and tablets can open it, but performance and touch controls are not guaranteed.
Can I play Catan Universe with friends?
Yes, the browser version supports online play. Servers and lobbies depend on the host and on how many players are online.
Is this the official Catan Universe?
No. The original Catan Universe was developed by USM, Exozet and released in 2017. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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