Against the Storm

 PC
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Polygon
    Jan 16, 2024
    Against the Storm always has a new trick up its sleeve, and like any great roguelite, it’s encouraged me to make unusual, gutsy plays that I would never try in a more typical city builder. Knowing each run has a finite end means I can always start over if things don’t work out. And when they do — it’s even sweeter.
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 4, 2023
    Against The Storm is designed to be returned to time and time again, except here a fresh start is always seen as progress. It makes for a construction game that wraps up at precisely the moment it begins to lose momentum. It is a wonderful, wonderful thing. [RPS Bestest Bests]

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PC Game of 2023
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#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 41
  3. Negative: 4 out of 41
  1. caio256
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing city building/strategy game. Currently in early access, it is being polished and updated every two weeks and the work done is great.Amazing city building/strategy game. Currently in early access, it is being polished and updated every two weeks and the work done is great.
    The game solves one of the main problem with this kind of game: the late game. In short, there isn't one. Every match is a new random location and you have to adapt your strategy based on the tools and modifiers you are offered. You have to please your settlers, please the Queen and then suddenly, by solving every small piece of the puzzle you win.
    If you like Dwarf Fortress but want a more relaxing challenge for a couple of hours this is the game for you.    … Full Review »
  2. TheCanadian604
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    TL;DR - Developers listened to the community and made changes quickly after the game was released.

    When I first got the game a couple weeks    TL;DR - Developers listened to the community and made changes quickly after the game was released.

    When I first got the game a couple weeks ago I was not winning many games and started to get frustrated since I was not sure what I was doing wrong. I kept at it, tried different strategies, and got some levels and upgrades from the city.

    After this recent update, I'm winning games and really enjoying the game. I'm not sure if it was the update, me leveling up, or me just learning mechanics and creating strategies, but I'm having fun.

    I would like to see some UI / quality of life changes going forward. For example, if you have a building selected and have go into 'build mode' the selected building is blocking 1/3 of the screen. My instinct is to hit esc, but that closes the build mode and the selected building. Yes you do have the scale UI option, but that didn't work for me. QoL change I would like is a way to see that buildings are making what at a glance. I find myself clicking around cause I have a building in a tight space that I forgot about and its using all my stone.    … Full Review »
  3. Grismar
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    An intriguing little game that keeps making me come back to it. I have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed at first and the game was getting aAn intriguing little game that keeps making me come back to it. I have to admit I was a bit underwhelmed at first and the game was getting a bit repetitive - but just in time, new elements started getting added in and the game gets more complex as you progress. My main criticism would still be that it evolves too slowly and doesn't do a good job of showing players what they're playing for and towards. But once you see where it's going, it goes from being average to being quite good.… Full Review »
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