

Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city’s ruler has to manage both the citizens and the infrastructure they live in. The leader’s tactical skills face challenges that will frequently question morality and the basic foundations of what we consider organized society. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state. What decisions will you make to ensure the survival of your society? What will you do when pushed to the limit? And... ...who will you become in the process?
SimulatorStrategyIndieSurvivalDramasteampunkdigital distributionpax west 2017PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
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Earnest, grave, plot-driven and classical in form.
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- character-ledplot-driven
- classical in formformally daring
- cooloverwhelming
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
- Developer
- 11 bit studios
- Publisher
- 11 bit studios
- Released
- April 24, 2018
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Engine
- Liquid Engine
- Time to beat
- 5.5 h rushed · 38 h main story
IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 440 ratings.
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