Wondering how to make money in RimWorld? Here are the most reliable income sources for the current 1.6 / Odyssey version.
Quick Answer
Tailoring and crafting (clothes, weapons, art) are the best stable income. Grow cash crops like smokeleaf or cotton, then sell goods at a trade outpost or caravan.
Best Income Sources
| Method | Income potential | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| Tailoring (craft clothes) | High, steady | Low–medium |
| Art / sculptures | Very high | Medium (needs Artistic pawn) |
| Cash crops (smokeleaf, cotton) | High | Low |
| Drugs (yayo, flake) | Very high | Low (has risks) |
| Caravan trading | High | Medium–high |
Tips
- Sell to outlanders and settlements — prices are better than at your own colony.
- Keep stockpiles lean: excess wealth inflates raids (see our raid planner).
- Invest profits in defenses and better gear, not hoarding.
RimWorld Economy FAQ
Is selling drugs worth it?
Yes — high profit, but keep your own colonists away from them to avoid addiction.
Plan a productive colony with the Pawn Planner.