Frostpunk

Forcing a bunch of British kids to work in very poor and unsafe work environments while using all the British adults as fertilizer for food and keeping riots at minimum with dictatorship and brain washing faith.

The games definitely has its challenges. You need to learn to balance the needs and prioritize quickly which makes the game engaging for sure.

Once I learned the pause button is meant to be used often, the game worked a lot better for me. Really fun resource management and concept. Glad I purchased.

It kind of blows my mind this game doesn't have a "restart" button in the esc menu. It took me a few tries to figure out what combo of coal, wood, and steel I needed to get my colony started. I had to go back to the main menu multiple times in order to restart but once I got past the initial colony startup phase it was mostly smooth sailing from there.

In attempt to provide a one sentence explanation, Frostpunk is a dystopian sim-city with a pretty decent storyline. The story mode focuses on keeping your people alive and building a city that will sustain them in the ever-increasing cold weather. Even if you do everything right, this game will keep you on your toes. There is no coasting in this game. Prepare for one tragedy after another. Be prepared to play this game over and over because doing the same thing two different ways can completely change the gameplay. The expansion packs add many other elements to the game as well and are worth playing. The visuals are stunning in this game and a decent graphics card is recommended but not required. Playing on a 2019 MBP the game is ok but a little slow once your city gets large. Using an e-gpu with a Radeon RX 9600 XT on the same machine, it an handle whatever I throw at it.

It cold, and British, but very fun. I like how your decisions have real weight.

Overall a very fun post apocalyptic resource management game where your sole function is to get bigger and manage the resources that come wit it. This however becomes more complicated as the temprature's continue to drop and resource demands are increasing will you be able to hold out against the impending doom of the known and unkown.

This is amazing game with a ton of replayability both in base scenarios and endless mode.

Great story and immersive world where you have to solve post-apocalyptic challenges of a new society. But it can be frustrating at times with pre-scripted feel especially in later part of runs. Take it on a sale.

The game is beautiful while only using few colors. Hard decisions are the theme of this game and it makes the game more enjoyable while making your morality compass waver.

Frostpunk is one of the most intense and emotionally gripping city-building games out there. It forces you to make brutal moral choices to keep your people alive in a freezing apocalypse, and every decision has real consequences. The atmosphere, music, and storytelling are top-tier, making every playthrough feel immersive and stressful in the best way. However, the difficulty can be punishing, and once you learn optimal strategies, the challenge can fade. Overall, Frostpunk is a masterpiece of survival strategy, but it’s not for the faint of heart—expect tough choices and a lot of restarts.

Magnificent civilization game with great narrative choices, good interface and interesting scenarios. Main story ark plays quickly.

Game looks great but is glitched at day 9. Contacted the devs and no fix so effectively a dud game.

Fun and cool city building/exploration game. The world building is interesting, though sometimes it feels like some parts lack depth as you progress in the stage or unlock more upgrades. Looking forward to playing the sequel.

It's a trial and error roguelike colony sim with certain "solves" that you have to either look up/be told before hand to know, or else you just lose, which makes it not an issue of difficulty, but rather of repetition and tedium. If you don't have [x] by day [y] then there is literally no chance of coming back no matter how well you may play it, so you just have to learn from the loss and fix it for next time. It's a fairly cheap "difficulty" that I'm just not particularly interested in, but if that's something you think you might enjoy, the rest of the game from performance to visuals to sound design, and so on seemed good.

Frostpunk explores morality versus practicality, in a survival scenario. While not shying away from the intensity that easily follows. All set in a city builder.
And it comes together perfectly.

Also, the background music is awesome.

The additional scenarios are especially interesting, because they expand the base game in interesting ways and provide an additional challenge.

Especially because the base difficulty is not that hard if you try to full staff research and fortify your city for the incoming cold.

Because if everyone is warm, they won't become sick, meaning you won't need a lot of health infrastructure, meaning the engineers are able to do even more research.

Sadly because of this reason it is also pretty hard to recover from a run, where you did not skill into research enough, because the sick keep on accumulating and you won't be able to keep up.

Really good game. It reminds me of This War of Mine. They are more simple games so can complete a story or 2 in a day. That is nice if you have a life to live. Can easily binge play a couple days than go back to life. The story concepts are always good and it's a well rounded game. I really get into 11 Bit studios games. Top notch. Learn a bit about the history of war in that region and what average people must deal with and feel in the mist of it.

The first city survival sim builder I've ever played.
I've played sim builders before, but this is my first time experiencing one with a survival element. Turns out, it's incredibly addictive.

- Story
- Graphics
- Music
- Emotional conflict
- Survival

Everything is excellent.
**Highly recommended.**

"Hear me, hear me: a new law in the city."

Fantastic. This game is all about city building and micro managing. It's not just the weather circumstances that make this game different from other city building games, but also the constant 'need'. Many city building games have a point where it gets 'boring' because all goes well. This game keeps you in a state of anxiety of needing more. More people, more houses, faster research, more heath. It feels like you're one step behind most of the time and that makes it so addictive.

If you're a sucker for moody dramas and RTS, somehow they've combined the two. This is the stoic's game, especially one who has to hibernate from the cold in the winter. Don't play if tragedy and suffering are hard to stomach. Your people will die of hunger, frostbite or kick you out. Gotta love it.

Good game. Original and challenging. unique. I enjoy it still.

i love this game. I just got it. I know very few ways to survive before I get booted. But, it feels fun. I want to try frostpunk 2 but worry it will be way over my head and very difficult since I haven't even mastered this game yet

i honestly love this game, if i had a better computer i would play this game for literal days on end, but sadly i can't stay up that long even at the best of times, nor do i have a great computer, but either way i still find time to play this game, it is just too fun to ignore! it scratches all the right itches in a colony building game and i love it!

A very nice RTS game, its a nice break from wargames. I thought the mechanics were well fleshed out, and i dont remember many missteps.

I think the tech tree could be a bit more...hmm...intriguing? Otherwise its good.

"Frostpunk" stands as a commendable entry in the survival strategy genre, showcasing a unique blend of city-building mechanics and moral decision-making. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an endless winter, the game challenges players to not only manage resources and develop infrastructure but also to navigate the profound ethical dilemmas that arise in extreme circumstances.

The game's intricate mechanics, combined with its rich narrative, create a compelling atmosphere where every choice has significant consequences. Players must balance the needs of their citizens with the harsh realities of survival, often forcing them to make difficult decisions that test their values and leadership skills.

Visually striking and atmospherically rich, "Frostpunk" immerses players in its bleak yet beautifully crafted world. Its thoughtful design and compelling storytelling contribute to an experience that is both engaging and intellectually stimulating. Overall, "Frostpunk" is a solid and thought-provoking game that effectively combines strategy and narrative depth, making it a worthwhile addition to any gaming library.

This is such a gem.
fantastic gameplay, fantasic music and perfect atmoshere.

The unforgiving cold that surround your city makes the reward of surviving all the better. This game is a fantastic city builder, and the dlc is just as wonderful. If you're into some child labor, the game also has that!

I cannot recommend this game enough. Play it blind, don't look up guides, and survive... By far one of my favorite games of all time.

Game seems really good but doesn't explain anything to you and is very punishing for you not doing things you dont know you need to be doing.

I like this game. Quite addictive but great for winter. A great challenge. One needs to pay more after buying this game (DLC) to enjoy the game's full potencial.

As someone who hardly plays city builders primarily due to their lack of engaging mechanics, I think that Frostpunk is an S tier example of how to create fast paced and exciting gameplay. I've read a couple reviews discussing how 'stressful' the game is, and certainly the stakes ARE high with this game- but I think that it's a necessary component to challenge your critical thinking. When you neglect a certain resource or keep yourself barred out from certain technologies due to not having explored your tech tree properly, things come tumbling down pretty quick. It's that constant balancing act that somehow manages to turn perhaps one of the slowest paced video game genres into 6th gear, which I really enjoy.

The principal is fairly simple, and there isn't too much to keep track of which makes it accessible to players who are less acquainted with management games in general. The art and world building are in a league of its own, and the sound design is pretty solid too.

All in all, there's nothing I'd change about this game fundamentally. More content would be sweet, especially for free given the price tag, but I still think it's money well spent (especially when it's on sale).

Incredible game, if it looks/sounds interesting to you, even just because you like the aesthetic or something, I fully recommend this game to you :)

It's a fun game but I didn't find myself wanting to play more than the first scenario. A lot of the progression is the same despite a different starting map layout. Still, I consider it worth it just for that first playthrough.

The Circle of Life
- Children mine coal.
- Coal keeps the generator running.
- Generator keeps children warm.
- Children stay warm enough to keep mining coal.

10/10 Would create an infinite energy source again.

A soothing experience where the balance is almost perfect. You play the game on the edge of resources (in default difficulties) and always on the brink of a collapse. If you get the mechanics right, your choices lead you to survival. Also the soundtrack, the city building mechanics make sure that you play a refined RTS experience. Re-playability is also seems satisfactory. Even if it's just the main scenario (where it takes 8-9 hours of gametime) or further scenarios, you will quit the game sated.

i am not usually a giant fan of city builders, but frostpunk really hits the mark. the cold being it's own entire mechanic was amazing and really added tension and gave players a easy way to sympathize with the characters. the game isn't terribly long and manages to tell a unique and extremely interested story keeping you at the edge of your seat all throughout, which is not an easy fact for any game, let alone a city builder. it definitely can be surprisingly addictive with how it's difficult, but never feels like it's an impossible, insurmountable task at any given time. this is probably one of the best city builders i've ever played, an absolute masterstroke for the genre.

To start you off on a sour footing, the first thing this game does when you start it for the first time is tell you FrostPunk 2 is available and provides you a link called "purchase" with a much smaller close button.

There is a setting in the menu to disable this but what the actual fuck. "Oh you just bought this game and are excited to play it? We don't care! buy the new one, now!"

It ruins the out of box experience and I nearly returned the game on the spot. Screw you 11 bit studios.

So far, the game has only caused me frustration and disappointment. It is almost impossible to supply the city with coal, even when a significant amount of my population is mining coal. And my whole city is just a bunch of coal thumpers and mines. Also, medical posts are simply useless buildings in this game, your population will die because you are always in fuel shortage for heating.

Somehow, food is the only resource that is not problematic, at least in my playthrough.

It was my first time playing, and I expected a challenge. But nothing is challenging in this game, it is just weird and frustrating so far.

the base version includes the achievements from all the dlcs and I think that is kinda douchy

shoutout little johnny working 24h shifts in the coal mines so he could die walking back home thanks to the -150 degrees temperature. sacrifice will be in vain (the generator blew up 2 hours later)

solid city builder, i'm not really experienced in these types of games, but the interface is quick and easy to understand and you will probably retry the main scenario because you messed up, after 3 tries, i beat the game as a king of my religion and i was beating up mischievous kids no matter how cold it was. i think i was supposed to feel bad, but i was giggling as i told the random survivor groups to GTFO and die in the cold. them bitches killed me on my previous run

I bought this game because I wanted to play part 2. I launched it and played it until 6 am. A great survival simulator! You just sit, play, enjoy, and think. This game does not forgive mistakes.
I liked the ending of scenario 1 of the game, there are several plot ones. It felt like I was fighting against the final boss in some kind of action game, but it's just frost. Music 10/10. Atmosphere 10/10. I highly recommend it!

Frostpunk is the only game in my list with 10//10 rating. It broke me, made me think how desperate it can get. Its not a game you will stop thinking about once you stop playing and go back to your life. It changes you as a person. You see things in a much bigger view, and get a new look of human nature itself. I cant make comparisions of this game to any other sort of medium because it would be a desicration of its identity. It takes something really special to leave an impression on my cold heart and cynic brain, Frostpunk achieved that.

I usually get bored with strategy games quickly, but Frostpunk sucked me in. It keeps things tight and exciting, with an enemy more terrifying than any AI-controlled army: the cold. In my first playthrough, I have made terrifying sacrifices to get a handful of survivors through the winter. With other games, I would have left it at that, but with Frostpunk, my brain kept working on different strategies even in my sleep. The next day I started again and managed to build a more gentle society that was more fit for survival. Kept hundreds of people alive without crossing any serious moral lines. I'm worried, that I can't stop thinking about more effective way to build my city and society. Maybe I can do it without child labor? Maybe there's a way for me to take in all refugees I encounter? The tight focus of the game helps my thoughts get completely lost among the opportunities. Love it.

This game's actually pretty cool. Didn't expect much from the screenshots, but it's way better when you actually play it. If you're into winter stuff, like me, and building things, you'll probably dig it.

The constant pressure keeps things interesting, sometimes even stressful. Lost track of time a few times while playing. Funny thing is, I'd spend ages just planning stuff out, then some random event would pop up and mess it all up. But that's kinda what makes it fun

It is one of my favorite games. I had to play it on an old PC with some struggles but still had me playing for hours

Fantastic game amazing music and chilling atmosphere. 10/10 need more like this

Even on the easiest settings its very hard to succeed. You have to know in advance what is going to happen and how much time you have, to be able to make it.

Love the art style and themes but holy cow is this game stressful. It’s just not something I was enjoying playing at this time. Definitely could see myself coming back around to this at some point. I do question my interest in these city-builder, management-type games. At a certain point all I see are numbers going up and down and I lose connection with the point of it all. At the end of the day, I didn't find the gameplay loop all that fun or satisfying.

the kind of stress this game evokes is the kind that makes you wanna beat it. but only once in my case lmfao

Unique and fascinating game that's been out for a few years. It took me a while to pull the trigger on this one, but when I finally did, it was worth it. It will draw you in and cause you to sink many hours into it while you get to enjoy learning the dynamics of it. I meant it when I said unique, there's really nothing quite like it out there. It has elements of of the separate game categories of RTS, simulation, city-builder and probably a few others that I cannot think of.

There are a handful of scenarios that you get to have a crack at, and each modifies the tech tree and gameplay a bit to keep things fresh. The list is expanded by DLC which I recommend getting as they are fun and challenging, my fav being The Last Autumn so far. During seasonal sales you can get the complete game for 8 dollars, which is great, so why hesitate?

There's also an endless mode for when you want to customize a playthrough, but I haven't really done much with it yet.

All in all this is one of the best games of the last decade, don't deprive yourself of this thrill!

Frostpunk is a fantastic game - part city-builder, part resource management, part survival. It blends these different mechanics into a tense and sometimes overwhelming game, where it feels like you can never quite get ahead, and treading water is the best you can hope for.

It took some getting used to, operating under that mindset, and most scenarios took me at least a couple attempts before I was able to finish them successfully. But once I finally got my ducks in a row and had a well-oiled machine running, it was so satisfying.

I also loved the DLC for this game - each scenario put a new spin on things, sometimes adding entirely new mechanics like building trade routes with other settlements or focusing on building the generator itself. These additional challenges were all excellent, forcing me to play differently enough that it didn't feel like rehashing the base New Home scenario over and over.

I highly, highly recommend Frostpunk - it can be a bit tricky to pick up at first, but once you get established, it's one of the most satisfying games I've ever played.