Against the Storm

 PC
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

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. 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 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    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.    … Expand
  2. 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.
    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    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.    … Expand
  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 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 forAn 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.… Expand
  4. Mystic_Quest
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    I don't particularly like this genre but this has become one of my favorite games. Perfect mix of roguelike and city builder, great problems to solve, just the right amount of RNG and every playthrough is different!
  5. Zamioku
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    Tons of replayability, interesting gameplay, beautiful art design and the development team that listens to their players. Even in early access this game has a lot to offer and it's only getting better. The only thing I don't like is that it's an Epic games exclusive so the Steam release will be later than I'd prefer.
  6. PicklRick
    Dec 1, 2022
    9
    I know that game is repetitive and has a lot of room to improve, but the game is just captivating and i can get lost in it for hours over and over again. Music is fantastic and devs seemingly improving the game. Highly recommend it to people loving the genre.
  7. Monomancer
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    By far one of my favorite games. I can't wait for it to come out on Steam so I can buy it again.
  8. amroitin
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    My current favorite game! I'm about 100 hours in and am loving it. They handle the learning portion of the game extremely well. Having to adjust your gameplan on the fly based on what you bring with you, what upgrades you are offered, and the map layout is a lot of fun. The pause mechanic is great too. Great job :)
  9. mfilippov
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Even that the game is at its fairly early stage of development it is very, very enjoyable. I love how each new settlement you play you're given random buldings to choose from. Would definetly buy this one again once it's out on Steam
  10. Smoogaloog
    Jan 21, 2022
    9
    I'm surprised by how clever this game is and how much I like it - enough to sign up for Metacritic to write a review. If you're a fan of Anno or Banished I'd really recommend it.
  11. Lundrad
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    This game is at early access right now (24/1/2022).This review have 2 parts: The game itself, and my opinion about the developers.

    The game is a strange new formula that i haven't seen before. It mix roguelite elements with a classical building game ¿Strange mix true? It is. The game will be a succession of "runs", each one different to the others. In a "run" we will have to do a few    This game is at early access right now (24/1/2022).This review have 2 parts: The game itself, and my opinion about the developers.

    The game is a strange new formula that i haven't seen before. It mix roguelite elements with a classical building game ¿Strange mix true? It is. The game will be a succession of "runs", each one different to the others. In a "run" we will have to do a few "missions". For each mission we will have to choose biome, how far we are from our main city, and we will have to choose wisely, as more difficult is the game bigger is the reward. In this main city we can develop permanent updates and unlock recipes and blueprints for buildings. The game revolves around this missions, where you basically spam in a procedurally generated map, where you will have to choose your inital blueprints between a few options that are pseudorandom. You will discover another blueprints during the mission ( but always choosing between options). we will have to survive to a succession of rain-light-storm cycles, and after each cycle we will receive new settlers and some random traits, both chosen between a few random options again. This mechanic make the game very enjoyable, as you have to adapt to each biome and combinations of buildings each mission, opening a lot of options and strategies. You can be a hard explorer, requiring to resolve the problems that this way have, or you can try to manage to make a sustainable community, looking for places to make farms and some elaborated food. The options and combinations are gigantic.

    On the other side the developers are very concerned with the game. They listen to the community suggestion and try to implement that ideas. They update the game very often, some of them being reworks or "basic" mechanics, adding more complexity and flexibility, new biomas, new traits, new buildings, etc. They are kind people that clearly make a hard effort to build a consistent game, beloved by them and the community. You can see it in each mechanic, the style of the game or the updates.

    In resume (and sorry about any english fail i have make, it is not my main tongue) If you really love building games, and want to try something fresh this game is ideal. If you really like roguelites, and want to try something fresh, this game can be for you too (but not if you hate building games). And in general, if you love to manage and try to obtain the best on each situation, this is clearly your game. For me, this game fulfilled all the expectations that i had with frostpunk( and that were never fulfilled by it)    … Expand
  12. DaWombat
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    I'm an avid enjoyer of city builders/colony survival games as well as the roguelite formula of slowly expanding gameplay that repeatedly starts from square one with changes and improvements over time. Against the Storm is an incredible take on mixing those two concepts together. The design is pleasant if a bit minimal (not as minimal as some pixel art projects though. 3d models go a longI'm an avid enjoyer of city builders/colony survival games as well as the roguelite formula of slowly expanding gameplay that repeatedly starts from square one with changes and improvements over time. Against the Storm is an incredible take on mixing those two concepts together. The design is pleasant if a bit minimal (not as minimal as some pixel art projects though. 3d models go a long way in an indie game). I love that I can play a scenario/town/expansion/whatever in about an hour an a half. The devs are engaged and communicative. Well worth the money.

    TLDR; If you enjoy colony/city building games but dislike how many hours they take, pick this game up.    … Expand
  13. equalpay84
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Very addictive and fun game. I usually don't buy early access games but i gave it a shot and I'm really glad that i did. Even if it's early access, the game is already really fun to play with tons of replay value.
  14. misiasty
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Cały fan polega na tym, że to nie gra nam daje zadania a my sami kształtujemy to jak będzie wyglądała nasza osada a decydujemy o tym poprzez wybór najlepiej dopasowanych do nas kart które są jednym ze składowych elementów zadań. Karty mają zadania i nagrody i za nagrody dostajemy kolejne zadania, budynki, zasoby i dalej bierzemy kolejne karty aż spełnimy cele które sami sobie nałożyliśmy.Cały fan polega na tym, że to nie gra nam daje zadania a my sami kształtujemy to jak będzie wyglądała nasza osada a decydujemy o tym poprzez wybór najlepiej dopasowanych do nas kart które są jednym ze składowych elementów zadań. Karty mają zadania i nagrody i za nagrody dostajemy kolejne zadania, budynki, zasoby i dalej bierzemy kolejne karty aż spełnimy cele które sami sobie nałożyliśmy. I jedyny w tym trudność, że mamy ograniczoną ilość czasu który wydłużamy robiąc zadania które sami sobie wybraliśmy. Bardzo fajny i złożony pomysł bo do tego dochodzi jeszcze losowa mapa z zadaniami które już są narzucone przez grę i też odblokowują kolejne karty. I jest mega dużo kombinowania. Polecam!… Expand
  15. Abysksilver
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Fun game with a strong atmosphere to it. Fun to see it change throughout early access
  16. Guzaj
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    I just can get enough of this game. I have done almost everything there can be done, but with every update I come back for "a few more games".
    One of the best games I ever played and I love absolutly everything about it!
  17. ReapTheRipper
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    This game is good and relaxing... a balance of mixed goal of playing to win or playing to chill the game design is great I love the icons and the artwork, the theme of everlasting rain is unique and I haven't found a game that combine this concepts perfectly. 10/10 I love this game
  18. senyashanie
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    I like this game so much. Easy 60h in two weeks :D
    Soundtrack is cool and overall atmosphere and world is so beautiful!
  19. Evyen
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    So far really great city building rouge like game. Each level (city) has unique challenges and is never the same. Devs are consistently updating. Only reason a 9 right now is due to being in "early access"

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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. GAMES.CH
    Feb 9, 2024
    90
    Against the Storm offers an fresh setting and motivating gameplay mechanics. Graphically, this indie game can't really keep up with its glossy competitors. However, the great soundtrack, the original characters, the nasty weather and the dangers lurking in the forest create a very unique, mysterious atmosphere.
    Read full review
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 3, 2024
    90
    Against the Storm boasts fast, intense, perfectly balanced and immensely satisfying gameplay that blends multiple genres. Hugely varied elements the game is built of miraculously work together great and make erecting new settlements a fascinating challenge.
    Read full review
  3. GRYOnline.pl
    Jan 3, 2024
    95
    In Against the Storm, Eremite Games has come up with something unique, innovative, the devs went beyond the borders of the genre, leaving behind its restrictions while creating something never seen before and that can create a new genre. The game has excellent playability and a potential to be fun for dozens or hundreds of hours, surprising us every time with something different. In my opinion - the game is close to perfection.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »