Underplayed Gems

New Cycle (2024)

New Cycle cover
Developer
Core Engage
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 2,841 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A desperate, methodical struggle to rebuild society from scratch under constant environmental pressure.

survivalresource managementchallengingatmosphericseriousmethodicaltensedifficult

What players say

Players see promise in this early-access city builder but split on whether it delivers. Some say resource management lacks real challenge and the tech tree can force buildings before the systems they need are unlocked. A common observation is that it takes heavy inspiration from Frostpunk without replicating its tension. Performance can be demanding on higher settings.

Trailer

Screenshots

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