Frostpunk

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 955 Ratings

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  1. laes6
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Very good game with nice music and graphics. Some tough choices.
    Just buy it and you won't be disappointed.
  2. bartek6500
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    What can I say? I was hoping this game to be some kind of an unique RPG. When I found out this was going to be a city builder I was a little disappointed. Not that I don't like city builders (in fact I am a great fan of Cities Skylines and Sim City 4) but this game (just like the previous game of this studio) was said to put a heavy focus on moral dilemmas and hard decisions. So the genreWhat can I say? I was hoping this game to be some kind of an unique RPG. When I found out this was going to be a city builder I was a little disappointed. Not that I don't like city builders (in fact I am a great fan of Cities Skylines and Sim City 4) but this game (just like the previous game of this studio) was said to put a heavy focus on moral dilemmas and hard decisions. So the genre was not what I was expecting. That is why I decided to wait for the initial reviews and then I gave it a try. I was really shocked. This game exceeded my expectaions. The visuals, the music and the atmosphere are really unique! The game appeared to be not just a simple city builder but also a survival game. This game makes you care for the people you manage. I hope they will add more policies to choose from to make the immersion even bigger. The difficulty level was quite high at first but when you figure out the major mechanics it gets easier. I finished all 3 scenarios and I failed only on my first playthrough. I must say this is not a kind of a game that will keep you busy for a very long time (at least for now). I hope they will add more content to the game, just like the creators of Cities Skylines did. Endless mode is a must!… Expand
  3. BlackCorsairrrr
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Just finished main campain... I have no words.. omg.. One of the best games of my life (and I played quite a few)!
    This is strategy game yet story/narative/production deserves a medal...
    Last 2 hours of campain, no food, coal is running out... I can see I am done, 8hours of building a settlement and 500ppl are gonna die, heat generator is in overload and will explode any second...    Just finished main campain... I have no words.. omg.. One of the best games of my life (and I played quite a few)!
    This is strategy game yet story/narative/production deserves a medal...

    Last 2 hours of campain, no food, coal is running out... I can see I am done, 8hours of building a settlement and 500ppl are gonna die, heat generator is in overload and will explode any second...
    "Send a child to fix a generator? It will probably die in there..." I guess I have to...
    ...
    last 50 coal, 0 food, 98% overload generator and I get to the end of winter.. WOW    … Expand
  4. gracjanski
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This game is surely very good or even great, I cant understand some of the reviews here, maybe they are outdated.
    The most of us agree, that the atmosphere is great. The artdesign, the graphics, sound are fitting together and create a great apocalyptic steampunk environment. I guess this is the best steampunk game ever. The draws are beautiful, but the story could have more movies or    This game is surely very good or even great, I cant understand some of the reviews here, maybe they are outdated.
    The most of us agree, that the atmosphere is great. The artdesign, the graphics, sound are fitting together and create a great apocalyptic steampunk environment. I guess this is the best steampunk game ever. The draws are beautiful, but the story could have more movies or other elements to immerse you better into the world. The setting is great, so the only missed thing is a better introduction into the world: more background information for example.
    There is only one thing I didnt like: the moral texts in the end are so ridiculous. The people are fighting for survival and the game is thinking about ethics and moral. So unrealistic. Everyone would be happy to live and would not think about moral like "was it worth it?".

    Gameplay is very similar to Banished, where you manage your labour to gather resources. If you understand this basic idea, the game is not very difficult, I saw the end of the main scenario in my first attempt. The second scenario I played was the arche and it was even more easier, so I will go to hard level on the next scenario.
    I like some of the brutal laws and the idea to create a theocracy or police state. It is realistic, that people would do that to survive. But the law trees could be more complex, the tech tree is better, because it gives you more choices to consider.

    Some of the opinion here write, that after 10-12 hours it is over. Thats not so much true. You can do the main campaign in this time, but the campaign is just one of the 4 scenarios nowadays. And then there is the timeless mode.    … Expand
  5. SubaqueousDream
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite games. The extreme difficulties will really push your planning skills.
  6. maccck
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    I had opportunity to test this game and it's definitely worth the price. Great music, graphic (melting snow depending on temperature makes me happy), rough atmosphere. For me it's 9/10 (endless mode would be nice) but some retards rated on 1 so I'll give 10 -_-
  7. mareksy
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Superb game, can't be better for 30 USD !
    New kind of games, great graphics.
  8. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  9. efersis
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, with beautiful graphic, climatic music and hard decisions, a lot of them. and in my opinion the most important is what will u do to survive
  10. Frankie321
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    My favorite city builder/colony survival sim.
    Very immersive. The game look fits the frost and punk theme very well. Nice graphics.
    The main campaign is epic. The story is epic. Once done, the developers have added free scenarios, as well as there is paid DLC. The city building and tech tree makes sense. Great feel to building up an army of automatons to do the work in areas that    My favorite city builder/colony survival sim.
    Very immersive. The game look fits the frost and punk theme very well. Nice graphics.
    The main campaign is epic. The story is epic. Once done, the developers have added free scenarios, as well as there is paid DLC.
    The city building and tech tree makes sense.
    Great feel to building up an army of automatons to do the work in areas that too freezing for humans to risk.
    Friendly to newbies, at least on Easy and Normal difficulties. My appreciation to the developers to two features that players can choose to use. The game allows you the choice to resume from a Saved game if you make an error, which reduces the stress of fearing that you have to start over if you make a mistake mid or late game. In other words, you can Save (or Load) at any time. Also, the game has Active Pause, meaning you can pause the game and study what is going on and them input your actions, then resume the game. The reduces the stress of feeling time pressure when you're trying to figure out what's happening. Of course, these are optional, so you can challenge yourself further by not doing these (i.e., only one Saved game at a time, don't use Active Pause).
    The main campaign, scenarios, and DLC will keep me busy for some time, and then Frostpunk 2 will come out (and I'm looking forward to it!)    … Expand
  11. Fuchop
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Pf.. I can't believe people cry about $ for this game. It's an amazing feat, I enjoyed it and was blown away by its atmosphere. If you found the strategy short of starcraft.. then that's too bad. Strategy elements are deep and absorbing in this game. I can't wait to see what they bring with the expansion.
  12. Pucks
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Impressive game play and atmosphere, very challenging game modes with lot of possibilities to survive.
  13. Oxygen21
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Great, great , great game ! An outstanding feat that reaches the same heights of This War of Mine, the studio’s former product.
  14. yehae24
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Another FANTASTIC game by 11 bit studios. While they may not be a Tripple A studio, or have a very extensive library, the games that they put out are consistently of high quality, and Frostpunk does not disapoint or even break stride.

    Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful setting, beautiful music, just beautiful in every single aspect; and for only $30!

    10/10, would highly recomend.
  15. WeslyG
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    This is a generation game for me.
    I've been waiting for a cool strategy for so long. And this is a combination of genres, survival strategies and adventures. It has elections, a lot of stories, and just awesome hard mode.
  16. johnstobbart
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    original concept of mix of survival, strategy, managing and exploring elements.atmosphere getting sharper with the exclusive music.every single character has a story and a personality.graphics are so good for a strategy game.even if you're not a strategy gamer, you definately must try this game, so enjoyable.this game has a spirit.perfect work.
  17. pepaco
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Its a master piece!
    Its another kind of city builder! Not that traditional statistics city builder! Its focused in social threats!
    The game has that dramatic atmosphere all the time! The soundtrack is great and matches the game perfectly!
  18. kiki78
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This strange game... Maybe strangest i have ever played. And i am still thinking what is so good about it, because i usually enjoy some fantasy action or rpg. It is supposed to be boring meh, but on the contrary, its so intense, that its hard to believe. And it made me even cry, when i managed to save arks and help other city in second scenario.
    10, because it fully deserves it
    (small    This strange game... Maybe strangest i have ever played. And i am still thinking what is so good about it, because i usually enjoy some fantasy action or rpg. It is supposed to be boring meh, but on the contrary, its so intense, that its hard to believe. And it made me even cry, when i managed to save arks and help other city in second scenario.
    10, because it fully deserves it
    (small con are quite demanding graphics, with this kind of game, and this looks - strange)    … Expand
  19. Gaming_Bear
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    It's been a long time since I have felt a game pull me in so much. I am a sucker for a good base building game where you start with nothing and have to survive against all odds to build up. This game brought that in a big way. This aspect coupled with the music and icy desolate backdrop made this a very immersive experience that I had to keep coming back to. Granted there were some thingsIt's been a long time since I have felt a game pull me in so much. I am a sucker for a good base building game where you start with nothing and have to survive against all odds to build up. This game brought that in a big way. This aspect coupled with the music and icy desolate backdrop made this a very immersive experience that I had to keep coming back to. Granted there were some things that took away from the immersion here and there (like when people are dying in your town at-60C but your scouts are out in -80 with no shelter and they can stay out indefinitely), but for the sake of exposure I think it is fine. Might be cool if they can add in theses elements in the sequel.… Expand
  20. Leiroz
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente jogo, pegada steampunk, dificuldade extrema, realmente compensa o dinheiro investido, mas cuidado que no hardcore é dificil de ganhar.
  21. DarkBee
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    In the summer of 1886, Britain froze: a snow storm destroyed the fields, leaving the whole country without food. Hunger and cold quickly brought the country to turmoil, but the real misfortune waited ahead - from the south was an icy storm, the equalities that mankind has not yet seen. To save people from destruction, the government sent construction expeditions to the north of theIn the summer of 1886, Britain froze: a snow storm destroyed the fields, leaving the whole country without food. Hunger and cold quickly brought the country to turmoil, but the real misfortune waited ahead - from the south was an icy storm, the equalities that mankind has not yet seen. To save people from destruction, the government sent construction expeditions to the north of the country: on resource-rich lands, they decided to build steam generators capable of heating entire cities. In the context of the eternal cold, shortage of resources and the absence of any help from the outside generators were the last hope of survival chelovechestva.Tak so happened that when I sat down at Frostpunk, in just cut off heating, outside a few days the hurricane raged, and the temperature was barely above zero. Wrapped in a blanket and kept refueling hot tea, I quickly imbued with the harsh atmosphere of survival under the ubiquitous cold. When the thermometer is in-game once again fell on a couple of tens of degrees, all my insides sneaks vsamdelishny chill, and the suffering of virtual citizens perceived as a personal tragedy. Seriously, if you want to spend a dozen hours of unforgettable feeling dying polar explorer, during the game lean on ice cream and adjust the air conditioner colder. A unique experience is guaranteed. We have to manage a newly formed settlement, all of whose inhabitants are united by one goal - to survive. And it will not be easy to reach: houses for the first townspeople are only to be built, and the starting stocks of coal, timber, steel and food will very soon end, and they will have to be renewed independently.
    The first few days the temperature is kept around -20 ° C. For experienced refugees it's a trifle - you can not even put on a hat, - and the generator is not going to run for anything yet: it's better to save fuel to more severe frosts. Until the cold hit, some of the settlers will be engaged in night hunting, five engineers will conduct research on new technologies, and a few more people will be in the medical unit.
    Labor is one of the most important resources: in real buildings only real workers can work, in medical units and in factories only engineers will cope, but, for example, there is always not enough in the mines of the hands, and everyone is welcome here. It is often necessary to several times a day to transfer specialists between enterprises in order to serve and develop the city as soon as possible. If you do not heat people properly, some people will certainly fall ill, and some may even die. Next to the generator is warm, but the place near it, by itself, is limited, and the mines are located in the very outskirts, and to heat them is a separate headache.
    The town-planning part of Frostpunk is deep and extensive: the developers have thought through a lot of subtleties connected with the extraction of resources, their constant shortage, dependence on the cold and limited workforce - lovers of the genre game is unlikely to disappoint.
    The first fifteen days to relax does not give a terrible deficit: it makes you constantly shrink, save on every little thing and look for new loopholes for survival. Then it starts to cool quickly, and the consequences of the next temperature antirecord have to be neutralized on the go. Part of this will help the development of science: there are lots of research options, and by the fiftieth day I barely had time to study the last remaining branch - there are simply no unnecessary improvements in the game. If desired, you can even build a fully automated colony, replacing human labor with a mechanized one. Steampunk is the same! A significant part of the Frostpunk's charm is kept in an atmosphere of despair and harsh struggle. Artists 11 bit studios managed to convincingly show how difficult it is to survive on a patch of land around the generator: for the first time sending people to harvest timber, I admired for ten minutes how tiny little people warm their hands by the fire, with torches making their way through snowdrifts and shivering from the cold, trampling on narrow paths. From the heat of steam heaters, snow melts, exposing the gray earth, and gigantic automatons clumsily, as it should be steam engines, step over the buildings and are charged from the generator. Even the temperature changes the player feels on a par with the inhabitants of the colony: in the frost under the forty screen is literally icing.    … Expand
  22. breaker2005
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Great game! Very nice survival management game. Love graphic, atmosphere, sound and gameplay!
  23. Frozenbyten
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing. Such depth, atmosphere, really fun and intuitive gameplay... i couldn't stop playing it for like 5 hours in row... Totally BUY it!
  24. nattala
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I want to say that this is the most intense game I have ever played. You feel under pressure 90% of the game and this is crazy. What an experience to get! Highly recommended to buy asap.
  25. Bl4ck4lbum
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    One of my the best gaming experiences since The Witcher 3. The atmosphere is amazing, of course very depressing, but it was the aim! Looks beautiful, sounds very good, gameplay is addictive - what do you want more? And, actually, you care about your society, they are not only numbers! Fantastic game, well done 11BIT.
  26. pandp
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, with beautiful graphic, climatic music and hard decisions, a lot of them.
  27. rafaellitto
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    fantastic game, extremely entertaining.
    moral dilemma has a huge impact and for people with high level of empathy would be fantastic game.
  28. revren
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Great game, amazing graphic and absorbing gameplay. I'm not gonna sleep tonight ;)
  29. darkdream
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I play a game of this genre for the first time. It's an amazing game. I love this game!
  30. dziku2
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    A beautiful and addictive game. It constantly challenges your decisions, making you want go deeper and deeper.
  31. maazfire
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    A lot of people really belittled the game for its genre. All the gameplay videos and trailers were full of naysayers and disappointment. I'm glad this game was successful because I trusted the developers who made This War of Mine. Really like this game.
  32. Santis_Aketios
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This game is super. New type of playing and new type of city survival. When you enter the world. It will blown up your mind. You have to calculate and plan so your people will not die for nothing.
  33. somnena
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    If u like This war of mine heavy atmosphere and hard decisions, you will also love Frostpunk. It has all i expected from this game. Best game of 2018 so far, worth every penny.
  34. speednet
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    best atmophere, beautiful graphic, and amazing and climate music, not easy but if U love challenge, this game is for U , next good polish game.
  35. TheGuyHUHU
    May 5, 2018
    10
    Graphic - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Strategic aspect - 10/10

    unfortunately no free mode with random events and encounters :(
    Maybe online coop where all players get separate city, but they are unbalanced and need to exchange goods to survive?

    Anyway i give 10/10 since its best game i played in past year anyway (lookin at you mass effect andromeda)...
  36. majkxxx
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    You know what The Witcher was for the action RPG genre?
    That do Frostpunk for survival genre.
  37. Falgon
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This is "This War of Mine" on steroids!!! Really addictive and fun to play.
  38. Sarrian
    May 7, 2018
    10
    You will fail. Not once, twice, or three times. And what’s worse, you won’t fail all of a sudden, but gradually. So much so that you’re going to develop a new sense that tells you are going to kill everyone soon, and there is no single decision you took that can be blamed.

    Despite the difficulty spikes in Frostpunk, I can’t remember the last time I forgot to check the time while playing    You will fail. Not once, twice, or three times. And what’s worse, you won’t fail all of a sudden, but gradually. So much so that you’re going to develop a new sense that tells you are going to kill everyone soon, and there is no single decision you took that can be blamed.

    Despite the difficulty spikes in Frostpunk, I can’t remember the last time I forgot to check the time while playing something. Even after my city failed, I would still try to build it again, in a different way. I never got tired of it because I always knew I could try something else.

    The concept behind Frostpunk is what supports the gameplay and the beautifully chilling atmosphere, and it gives me a kind of warm feeling that I want to repeat over and over, even if some people doubt it's replayability value. I like to write my own stories, and this game, for me at least, is pure gold.

    Frostpunk says that’s it’s a city building game, but it’s much more that. It’s a test and to pass it you must fail somewhere. Save a few and sacrifice many, or let them all die, but your conscience is clear.
    I can only hope that players won’t be discouraged by the insanely difficult learning curve because I promise you, on the other end is a beautiful game that everyone has to experience.    … Expand
  39. chuchel
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Easy to learn, hard to master. I have not found any BUG that affects the gameplay of the game. In addition, the best thing about this company is that they get free updates and DLC. The game is worth every hour that I have played, and the ones that I have left.
  40. Paul_barley
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Absolutely awesome game ! its not a game its The Art of Game,just as you were in alternative world.

    great game
  41. DantePQ
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Amazing Game !!. City builder done right also for my personal taste it has perfect lenght and for anybody who likes much longer games then about 15hours there are 5 free DLC coming in next few months for free.
  42. softclocks
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    This game is supremely addictive and a joy to play. Once you get past the initial hump and really dig into the meat of the game you'll find a lot of variation and depth to keep you interested.
  43. henshep
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    One of those games where you start playing at 8pm in the evening and suddenly realise it's 6 in the morning and it's time to go to work. Frostpunk is simply epic. Anxiety-inducing apocalyptic survival strategy epic.

    You're the last bulwark of civilisation, a flickering light of hope in a raging fimbul winter. Everything in the game emphasises this, from the ethical dilemmas, to small    One of those games where you start playing at 8pm in the evening and suddenly realise it's 6 in the morning and it's time to go to work. Frostpunk is simply epic. Anxiety-inducing apocalyptic survival strategy epic.

    You're the last bulwark of civilisation, a flickering light of hope in a raging fimbul winter. Everything in the game emphasises this, from the ethical dilemmas, to small details such as frost forming around the edges of the screen as your city descends into chaos - and of course: the exceptional soundtrack. 11BIT has created an emotional masterpiece here that stands proud next to giants such as TLoU and the Witcher series.    … Expand
  44. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing game. The decisions you made wander in your head throughout the day.
  45. jedu
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    I don't remember the last time, when I was thinking in my time-off computer about any game. In this case, I can't stop thinking about it - what is going to happen? Will I manage to survive incoming cooler whether? WIll I prepare my people well enough for it? This shows how much the game influences me and I love it.
  46. D4nilf
    May 9, 2020
    10
    Весьма оригинальная игра, с захватывающей атмосферой
    Радует наличие разных режимов
    Система города хорошо проработана
  47. opaF5
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Обожаю опилки на завтрак, обед и ужин. Вперед Ебенград!!!!!
  48. GoodMorningAss
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Very cool game. Heavy.
    A beautiful and addictive game. It constantly challenges your decisions, making you want go deeper and deeper.
  49. millerz1897
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Best 29.99 I’ve ever spent. If you like city builders this is for you.

    In 35+ years of playing games on consoles and PC I very rarely write reviews. I bought this on a lark because I liked Moonlighter and these studios are related. What I found was that Frost Punk is a an original masterpiece and one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Seriously, I’ve never been as    Best 29.99 I’ve ever spent. If you like city builders this is for you.

    In 35+ years of playing games on consoles and PC I very rarely write reviews. I bought this on a lark because I liked Moonlighter and these studios are related.

    What I found was that Frost Punk is a an original masterpiece and one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Seriously, I’ve never been as emotionally drawn into a city builder or any game for that matter.

    This beautiful game has all the pieces covered. Interesting context, story, events, city builder, resource manager that is challenging but not overly complex.

    In addition, It includes a number of great scenarios where hard decisions have to be made as well as open ended modes that are challenging and not challenging.    … Expand
  50. lvlansurio
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Великолепно! Социально-экономическая стратегия с главной целью выжить.
  51. Krim452
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, amazing soundtrack, amazing situations and atmosphere. Amazing!
  52. ViaDeath
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Awesome game it can be difficult for a new player but trust me after a while you will be enjoying this game. The theme is original and because of the different scenarios, you can experience different angles of this game.
  53. Kevyne
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Before Frostpunk came out I played This War of Mine, and liked it so much, I bought every DLC 11bit studios has to show my support. Rare in these days studios make games that are different from the pack simply to cash in on zombies to battle royale genres ... and cheap enough to even afford buying their DLCs!

    Frostpunk is even more polished than TWOM and they listened to players -- YAY!    Before Frostpunk came out I played This War of Mine, and liked it so much, I bought every DLC 11bit studios has to show my support. Rare in these days studios make games that are different from the pack simply to cash in on zombies to battle royale genres ... and cheap enough to even afford buying their DLCs!

    Frostpunk is even more polished than TWOM and they listened to players -- YAY! -- wanting different game modes from hardcore survival, to building and managing the ideal city. The wealth of play modes (with sliders to add or remove what you want to be hardcore or casual to tailor it even finer); the efforts of modders to add content; and it's 1880s art style; with the right game music for suspense and mystery and horrors of their games, is all refreshing for such a good price.

    Not many games pass my criticism for a complete game from game play to themes, and rarely would I rate any "10", but Frostpunk does for how they listen to players; sell games at a fair price; and any DLC isn't some absolute cash grab. It passes the gamer sniff tests of quality, value and continued support (they keep adding content for years after the initial game release and fixes bugs, too. There's more content later on in the year, too). AAA+ for a indie studio who does gaming and gamers a service.    … Expand
  54. ghosttoyou
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    Вау, пипец как затянула эта игра, часы в ней пролетали настолько не заметно , что я даже вместо сна когда поспал 3 часа, играл дальше
  55. Heimdall74
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    the atmosphere of the game is really excellent, the difficulty is really present, we can easily be immersed in the game

    but the extension encounters bugs that the studio does not seem to want to solve it's a shame
  56. wojtekbe
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Very immersive, best game I've played for couple years, I do recommend strongly!
  57. zegene
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Frostpunk really has an awarding gameplay. With extreme difficulty, things go nasty fast yet even if you start on easy, you will find yourself asking for more. Very enjoyable for me to get all achievements on steam. Can't wait for the next expansion. If you like strategy/building games, you will love this!
  58. Anima2z
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    **** amazing strategy game, so adictive, love the setting, Atmosphere, the music the sounds, the laws I can be such a tyrant
  59. Gonzaked
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Welcome to the cold apocalypse, citizen !

    Most of your fellows died of frost, wounds or lost bullets to the neck at short range.

    Epic soundtrack,
    Good graphism,
    Great gameplay, but not that hard, the scenarios adds some difficulties but it gets pretty predictable.

    It has great political moral conflicts.
    A great game, hope it won't become a reality soon...
  60. Gutzzu
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    I have around 120 hours and i am enjoying every bit of this game,,i know some people don't like to fail but i start every mission on hard and fail like 10-15 times before i figure everything out. Cant wait for FrostPunk 2
  61. MadMax0
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best in my entire life! I can recommend it to anyone who loves strategy and city building simulators. Believe me, the game is worth a lot more than asking for it. Ps better to play with headphones, the music here is just a masterpiece.
  62. Amiiir
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best strategy and survival games. Awesome soundtrack, there are various choices in every situation.The game challenges the player's emotions,the battle between heart and brain, the feeling and logic of this unique.Showing the consequences of our actions and our haste and many other things.… Expand
  63. Slon4ikus
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The mechanics, atmosphere and music are brilliant.
  64. diki_iki
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    Наверное лучший градостроитель с элементами выживания, в который я когда либо играл. Игра очень атмосферная и, что не мало важно, весьма сложная.
    Музыка в игре - отдельная тема. Она восхитительна.
  65. windalor
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    with 400 hours invested. i love it. I can replay it over and over and you can try multiple different ways to beat it. This is my go-to when I'm just burned out on everything else.
  66. archangel1
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    It's a really great game.
    It can be really fun for the first time.
    It's a game you can't play multiple times, but at least 40 hours of fun.
  67. DDk_Homer
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I went through the campaign and the bonus scenarios several times and found it very entertaining every time. I come back to this game from time to time. Interesting mechanics and a unique atmosphere.
  68. Moodo
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Is it worth buying? YES, if you have any care at all for city buliding games this game is for you, and its well worth the price on Epic games or on Steam sale. Its interesting and fun and challenging at the same time.

    Gameplay: A city builder with new interesting game mechanics, its starts simple and gets more and more deep the more you progress. And it has other things in store for you    Is it worth buying? YES, if you have any care at all for city buliding games this game is for you, and its well worth the price on Epic games or on Steam sale. Its interesting and fun and challenging at the same time.

    Gameplay: A city builder with new interesting game mechanics, its starts simple and gets more and more deep the more you progress. And it has other things in store for you too but I wont spoil it.

    Story:A city builder with a very good story, never thought I would see such a game.

    Graphics: Very good and it makes you feel cold just looking at them.

    Sound:Good sound and very good music, every time a big event happens, comes with it fitting music for the mood and atmosphere.

    Fun: A fun game from both the story and the gameplay.

    10/10 A near perfect city builder with a new concept and ganeplay.    … Expand
  69. Kalgar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A balanced simulator of urban planning with an admixture of survival, post-apocalypse, difficult moral choices. The past few days have proved to be a good test of strength. There are all the makings for re-passing.
  70. luryahuesos
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    лучшая игра в которую я играл за последние лет 5, невероятно сильно втянулся в неё, перепроходил несколько раз все сюжетки, и до сих пор возникает желание поиграть
  71. Quazder
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Very nice game that i didnt get bored of.
    The day i installed it was the day i finished it. So big (+) for not getting me bored like other games usually do.
    (+) Very nice atmosphere - indescribable, I recommend playing it at night so that the atmosphere of the game becomes even better. (-) after first mission you just know +- what to do and it becomes quite easy. -> So beware that    Very nice game that i didnt get bored of.
    The day i installed it was the day i finished it. So big (+) for not getting me bored like other games usually do.

    (+) Very nice atmosphere - indescribable, I recommend playing it at night so that the atmosphere of the game becomes even better.

    (-) after first mission you just know +- what to do and it becomes quite easy.
    ->
    So beware that its once in a lifetime game experience and it wont feel the same after first playthrough so be careful to really enjoy it. and dont do other things when playing it (listening to podcasts...)    … Expand
  72. Niveru
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    The best of strategy and city building game I've ever played. Its songs, atmosphere and feeling make you feel like you are really living those scenarios. Highly reccomended.
  73. Oakatsura
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    Damn good game, a combination of difficult, time intensive, and survival, the first and well made of a Real-Time Survival Strategy Game. I look forward to seeing more content, or games like this.

    Essentially a Winter Survival like "The Long Dark" but as a community (English SteamPunk) genre, where you must literally make sacrifices or concessions to make your community thrive and    Damn good game, a combination of difficult, time intensive, and survival, the first and well made of a Real-Time Survival Strategy Game. I look forward to seeing more content, or games like this.

    Essentially a Winter Survival like "The Long Dark" but as a community (English SteamPunk) genre, where you must literally make sacrifices or concessions to make your community thrive and survive the White Frost the ultimate death storm.

    If it had continuous survival for as long as I could go til Resources ran out, I would give it a +1 for a whoping 10 / 10.

    Overall Score: 9
    Well Done, Well Made, Well Engineered, Well... Its Great!    … Expand
  74. clayesterling
    Nov 26, 2018
    9
    Brilliant. Excellent blend of strategy and survival. It gives the city building genre what it's always been missing - purpose. Don't just build the city, survive!
  75. Aeryx
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Like playing XCOM: EU in iron man mode, I failed a few times and in the process, ironically got hooked! This is a beautiful, atmospheric and brutal game. The whole idea of the entire campaign being a single mission from start to finish only makes it that much more compelling. Every single mistake you make is cumulative and will domino on you in the last brutal days of the story. TheLike playing XCOM: EU in iron man mode, I failed a few times and in the process, ironically got hooked! This is a beautiful, atmospheric and brutal game. The whole idea of the entire campaign being a single mission from start to finish only makes it that much more compelling. Every single mistake you make is cumulative and will domino on you in the last brutal days of the story. The graphics are great, the illustrations are gorgeous and the gameplay mechanics are impressive, if not clunky at times. Things get ugly very fast and it baffles me how people get frostbite a few seconds after I turn off the generator, even if the thing is still very hot. The music is just phenomenal.

    For drawbacks, I had trouble running this on Windows 7, and I had to upgrade to Windows 10 to make it work. But since my old OS was already scheduled for retirement, this wasn't a big issue for me.

    I enjoyed making children work brutal jobs in freezing conditions and their parents were so ungrateful and revolted. I delighted condemning refugees to certain death by turning them away. I put sawdust in soup to save rations and executed every person who opposed me. Bloody heretics!

    9/10 and would kill everybody to save the city, all over again.    … Expand
  76. LEOvsMAO
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    How developers support their product deserves all thanks. At the beginning, it was a great game but with few content, but they update it almost every week and now it has second Free (!) DLC that expands gameplay. I am very happy with such support and price is sweet too. Atmospheric in the game great, only one thing that I want that developers expand it's a Book of Laws tree, but all in allHow developers support their product deserves all thanks. At the beginning, it was a great game but with few content, but they update it almost every week and now it has second Free (!) DLC that expands gameplay. I am very happy with such support and price is sweet too. Atmospheric in the game great, only one thing that I want that developers expand it's a Book of Laws tree, but all in all it's a fun to play game.… Expand
  77. kckkryptonite
    May 16, 2018
    9
    Solid survival management game, well-paced, but it's a bit short with little replay value.
  78. Violett
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    Awesome game! First in class - I have yet to see hardcore city builder! Too bad the game is very short, but it was amazing experience. Finished the game from 3rd try, first 2 tries my poor citizens froze :P Game takes you from the beginning till the end - you cannot lose your focus even for a minute. Recommended for everyone!
  79. Paulo_Jorge
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    THIS GAME IS PURE CITY BUILDING / STRATEGY GOLD, it got me hooked in for 6 sweet hours that felt like a hour, I really needed a game like this.
  80. Yahea
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    After playing/streaming the game for a few hours, the game definitely worth the price!

    Pros: + Slick and very beautiful UI. + Cool new gameplay elements introduced to the genre. + Nice Graphics and amazing Art. + Difficulty is paced very well. + Good Tutorial. Cons: - Game needs better optimization. (My PC can run PUBG with higher frames than this) - Needs more replay-ability    After playing/streaming the game for a few hours, the game definitely worth the price!

    Pros:
    + Slick and very beautiful UI.
    + Cool new gameplay elements introduced to the genre.
    + Nice Graphics and amazing Art.
    + Difficulty is paced very well.
    + Good Tutorial.

    Cons:
    - Game needs better optimization. (My PC can run PUBG with higher frames than this)
    - Needs more replay-ability options. Yes there is some replay-ability but it needs more, if they support Mods it would work, or if they develop DLCs in the future.
    - Barley any voice acting. I don't mind it because it makes the world feel more empty, but some people might.

    The game deserves the praise from the reviews in my opinion, and I recommend buying it.    … Expand
  81. 4y4
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Amazing atmosphere and great game but I would not play this again. One time is enough for me.
  82. Fikthenig
    May 13, 2018
    9
    This game is very good at emulating the ideal leadership where one has to make tough calls and make decisions for the good of the society. It can be hard at times and sometimes, it has made me quit all together. But, the atmosphere, the graphics, art style, the gameplay, and the pity you have for your own people will keep you coming back again. However, i do think that they could haveThis game is very good at emulating the ideal leadership where one has to make tough calls and make decisions for the good of the society. It can be hard at times and sometimes, it has made me quit all together. But, the atmosphere, the graphics, art style, the gameplay, and the pity you have for your own people will keep you coming back again. However, i do think that they could have optimized this game a bit more in terms of frame playablity. Good Luck and a Wonderful Leadership To You!!… Expand
  83. potaeto
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    I would rather a game be short and sweet than long and **** like Civ 6. Most games in the 4x genre fall into the trap of having a very boring and tedious late game. Frostpunk solves this problem by not having a late game at all. If Civ 6 is a vat of inedible gruel and Endless Space 2 is a casual steak dinner, Frostpunk is a single hors d'oeuvre made from caviar and saffron. It is bothI would rather a game be short and sweet than long and **** like Civ 6. Most games in the 4x genre fall into the trap of having a very boring and tedious late game. Frostpunk solves this problem by not having a late game at all. If Civ 6 is a vat of inedible gruel and Endless Space 2 is a casual steak dinner, Frostpunk is a single hors d'oeuvre made from caviar and saffron. It is both intellectually and emotionally stimulating, with RPG elements that feel like an essential part of the experience rather than the annoying barely relevant RNG popups that pervade most 4x games (e.g. "Some meaningless event happened; your production output is increased by 10% for 10 turns!").

    I give this game a 9 because I need to leave room for games like Mass Effect 2 and GTA 5.    … Expand
  84. Cheffelipec
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game, the most imersive game I ever played, you feel aflinged by the drama of survival.
  85. eafx
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    One of the best games ever came these days, made by This War of Mine's creators. Beautiful graphics, great musics, amazing atmosphere.
    Edit: Whoa, wait. The thing i wrote up there was just a review i wrote after 2 hours of gameplay. i was hyped about the last update, but, it was disappointing. This game may be a masterpiece, but this game is quite repetitive and has a limited content. I    One of the best games ever came these days, made by This War of Mine's creators. Beautiful graphics, great musics, amazing atmosphere.
    Edit: Whoa, wait. The thing i wrote up there was just a review i wrote after 2 hours of gameplay. i was hyped about the last update, but, it was disappointing. This game may be a masterpiece, but this game is quite repetitive and has a limited content. I mean, why we cannot have a survival mode that goes forever? This game is new, and needs a lot of new content.    … Expand
  86. SolidusDex
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Becomes quite repeatitive but when i noticed it i was 6h into the game so nice
  87. Tornan
    May 3, 2018
    9
    My expectations were low at the beginning but game's atmosphere enveloped me from the first second you I started playing.I felt for deeply for loss of each individual and a thank letter from an amputee made me happy as much a game can make .Decisions you make change the course of the playthrough. Surely one of the best I have played this year.Graphics are perfect and game economy isMy expectations were low at the beginning but game's atmosphere enveloped me from the first second you I started playing.I felt for deeply for loss of each individual and a thank letter from an amputee made me happy as much a game can make .Decisions you make change the course of the playthrough. Surely one of the best I have played this year.Graphics are perfect and game economy is dynamic.

    This game is a must for those who like city building and survival games.    … Expand
  88. joshbreviews
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    A surprisingly good game.

    Let's break it down: Audio: Good. SFX is great, and the music is EXCELLENT. Somehow the music makes you feel cold and lonely, and when the weather gets worse, then music becomes more intense, too. Without spoiling anything, let's just say the beautiful music evolves with the story, all the way into the climax. Amazing stuff. Visuals. Great. No complaints.    A surprisingly good game.

    Let's break it down:

    Audio: Good. SFX is great, and the music is EXCELLENT. Somehow the music makes you feel cold and lonely, and when the weather gets worse, then music becomes more intense, too. Without spoiling anything, let's just say the beautiful music evolves with the story, all the way into the climax. Amazing stuff.

    Visuals. Great. No complaints. The city, with its massive Sauron-tower-generator-thing in the middle looks great when you've finally build a functioning, living, breathing city. Your giant worker robots milling about is also very fun to watch. Very satisfying to see that everyone is warm and well-fed...if you can manage it.

    Gameplay: Great. Warmth is a simple but excellent mechanic that separates this from other games. The radial grid also looks great, as it visually emphasizes how reliant the townsfolk are on your monolithic heat generator on the center of the map. Warmth management is fun and stressful at the same time, as early on you will have to decide who gets to be warm, and who has to suffer and toil in the cold. Decision making is also great. It really immerses you in the cold and unforgiving world of Frostpunk. Do you force children to work? Do you force people to eat low-nutrition soup instead of full meals? Do you save survivors from far away, or leave them to their grim fates? Lots of dark decisions for you to make, as the leader of the last of mankind.

    Cons: Not much. Why "Frostpunk", I guess? Why the word "punk" in such a grim and dark game about survival? Surely there are better titles out there. "The Sunless World". "Frost Eternal". "Iceborn". "The Deepest Cold". See? Easy.

    The game could easily be patched to add in more factors/resources to manage. E.g. desperate raiders from the frigid wastelands; you would have monitor their movements and schemes, and create a small defense force and position them in the appropriate areas to defend your food stores, coal stores, etc. Ammunition management, otherwise you'll fend them off with clubs and knives and lose good people in the proces. Maybe even add mysterious, dangerous creatures that need to be fended off, too. Yeah I know it's not that kind of game and genre, but yeah such elements would drastically increase the depth and tenseness of the game.

    Biggest con I guess is after you finish the main story, the few scenarios available give you a few more solid hours of intense gameplay, but by the end of it you'll wish there was just a BIT more. one or two more scenarios that are longer. Maybe an endless mode where you stave off extinction for as long as you can to compete with your friends. Sky's the limit with Frostpunk.

    Frostpunk is great as it is, and has so much more potential. Hoping for more good stuff from the devs!    … Expand
  89. Csefff
    Aug 30, 2018
    9
    An engrossing city builder / administration game, with bleak Cormac McCarthy-esque decision making.

    + Absolutely gorgeous visual design throughout, from the diegetic 3D world to the 2D animated UI. + Sustained challenge in gameplay, supported by mid/end game crises. + Engaging story supported by context driven events and tutorialisation. - Too distant from individuals within the    An engrossing city builder / administration game, with bleak Cormac McCarthy-esque decision making.

    + Absolutely gorgeous visual design throughout, from the diegetic 3D world to the 2D animated UI.
    + Sustained challenge in gameplay, supported by mid/end game crises.
    + Engaging story supported by context driven events and tutorialisation.

    - Too distant from individuals within the simulation, can't quite feel emotional for your characters and oft see them as a resource.
    - LImited play duration and replay value - you can eke out 30-40 hours by changing scenrio parameters, but it doesn't add enough extra.
    - Some optimal pathways and imbalances; you need to make sub-optimal choices to push through all of the content.    … Expand
  90. GenjiZ
    Jul 16, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a bad strategy. Any of your actions have consequences. Also at some point you can decide how you will survive. Hope or Obedience (Sectarianism).… Expand
  91. michaelb1928
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    The atmosphere alongside with tough moral choices and many other merits makes Frostpunk absurdly engaging.
  92. exequielborghi
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    This game is pretty good and enjoyed the whole experience. As far i concern, what makes this game worth my time is that it always is in the verge of a catastrophe. You will never be safe or stay still and watch how much the comunity grows (like City skyline). You will never have enough resources or the man power to progress and you will have to choose carefully what to sacrifice in orderThis game is pretty good and enjoyed the whole experience. As far i concern, what makes this game worth my time is that it always is in the verge of a catastrophe. You will never be safe or stay still and watch how much the comunity grows (like City skyline). You will never have enough resources or the man power to progress and you will have to choose carefully what to sacrifice in order to gain some profit. The story is linear but you have to make choices along the game that changes the outcome of the story. Esthetics are awesome (Sort of post apocalyptic, futurist victorian London). Good music, immersive gameplay, you get carried away by the drama of survival.… Expand
  93. greenbey
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    A+
    A survival strategy game with moral decisions and resource management.
    Powerful atmosphere.
  94. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Одна из немногих игр, которая смогла меня действительно впечатлить несколько раз в различных сценариях.
  95. gentlebenno
    Jan 24, 2019
    9
    This is a great game that has quite the steep learning curve. A whole bunch of reviews profess the game was simple and had little replay value. It's quite possible I'm an idiot, but I don't think that's entirely true. It takes a while to figure out this one and I got a ton of replay value out of it. At times there's more than enough going on to overwhelm you, especially if you're likeThis is a great game that has quite the steep learning curve. A whole bunch of reviews profess the game was simple and had little replay value. It's quite possible I'm an idiot, but I don't think that's entirely true. It takes a while to figure out this one and I got a ton of replay value out of it. At times there's more than enough going on to overwhelm you, especially if you're like me and you're hesitant to hit pause.

    But if you leave aside the building joy you probably once felt with the original Sim City games, the game does get a bit repetitive. They don't even randomize the starting resources locations in the base game, which is a comical mistake that would have been easy to solve in development. The game needs more additional scenarios then the four it comes with. I think this would have made it far stronger. Also the individual who developed the shameless cheesy clickbait title for this game requires torture.

    In general this was a good ride and well worth the price. I'm always looking for games that will grab me, give me that addictive feel, and after being gone for some time can pull me back to try again. This game has it. Not flawless, but a good solid game. Give it a shot.    … Expand
  96. PeakZach
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    Challenging, story driven, your choices matter. What else could you ask for in a game like this. The graphics and feel of the game are incredible and help you dive right into character. Every decision counts and this game brutally punishes you for any mistakes. Will be played many more times to come.
  97. DrMisiaq
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    One of the best strategy/survival games I have ever played. Very difficult to start, a little less difficult to master, Frostpunk provides a city at the edge of apocalypse manager and it's great. Atmosphere, storytelling and difficult moral choices, where freedoms are taken away from the people for the sole purpose of survival of the community is truly one of a kind. Player can take twoOne of the best strategy/survival games I have ever played. Very difficult to start, a little less difficult to master, Frostpunk provides a city at the edge of apocalypse manager and it's great. Atmosphere, storytelling and difficult moral choices, where freedoms are taken away from the people for the sole purpose of survival of the community is truly one of a kind. Player can take two choices - go post-apocalyptic fascism or religious fanaticism with no third option around, while desperately managing bare foundations of life supporting in world's end frost - coal, iron, wood, food and - that's original - both discontent and hope for the society. Must play. The only drawback of Frostpunk is the fact, that you wish to experience much more and yet the whole game feels a little like foreshadowing the greater whole.… Expand
  98. Kpackom
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A really interesting take on a city-builder genre. A post-apocalyptic-steampunk setting is very immersive and well executed. Controls and mechanics are very intuitive, story progress is very interesting, and even though I got the feeling that there is little room for experimentation and you must play it the specific way the game wants you to play (although there is some thematic diversityA really interesting take on a city-builder genre. A post-apocalyptic-steampunk setting is very immersive and well executed. Controls and mechanics are very intuitive, story progress is very interesting, and even though I got the feeling that there is little room for experimentation and you must play it the specific way the game wants you to play (although there is some thematic diversity of choices) it's kind of fitting to the all-or-nothing approach of the story. Enjoyed it lots and return to in once in a while.… Expand
  99. arnosto
    Mar 3, 2020
    9
    Non chiamatelo city builder.
    E' un profondo gestionale-survival dove il nostro obbiettivo sarà garantire la sopravvivenza a numerosi rifugiati da un ambiente fortemente ostile. In che modo? Assicurando calore, cibo e adottando le (numerose) leggi e scelte morali presenti nel gioco. Riuscirai a salvare le vite di chi si affida a te? E a quale prezzo? Gioco eccellente in tutti gli aspetti.
  100. Thyrez
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    This game is just overall great. The story really grabs you straight away and I was immediately hooked. The graphics, aesthetics and music of the game are all top-notch. This game does not hold your hand and is challenging, but fair at the same time. It can seem overwhelming at first but the ingame tutorials do a good job of steering you on the right path. I got so engrossed in this gameThis game is just overall great. The story really grabs you straight away and I was immediately hooked. The graphics, aesthetics and music of the game are all top-notch. This game does not hold your hand and is challenging, but fair at the same time. It can seem overwhelming at first but the ingame tutorials do a good job of steering you on the right path. I got so engrossed in this game trying to manage everything going on that hours passed without me even realising... That's when you know you're sucked into a game, and for me, that's a good thing. The only reason that this isn't a 10 is because the lack of more scenarios. I still easily put 20-25 hours into the base game. If you love management games, this is right up there.… Expand
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#27 Best PC Game of 2018
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
  1. IGN Japan
    Mar 5, 2020
    90
    Frostpunk is a city-building simulation game that puts an emphasis not just on efficiency, but also the moral qualities of the player as a leader. Even if you normally don’t play simulation games, you will definitely be able to appreciate its uniqueness on a lower difficulty setting.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Mar 14, 2019
    90
    Frostpunk is bleak. Really bleak. Each decision serves not to ensure progress, but to ensure survival against overwhelming odds. It’s essentially a Crisis Management Simulator, and I love it for that. Just remember to play something more cheerful immediately afterwards.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 13, 2018
    80
    Scripted events will get annoying, but the very foundation chills to the bones. Extraordinary building strategy, with which you will literally freeze. [Issue#286]
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