Northgard (2018)

Developer: Shiro Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 68,463 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 54 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn strategy game where careful resource management and tactical expansion create a tense, cold atmosphere of survival and conquest.

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What players say

Players praise the mix of city-building, survival, and RTS, calling it unique and addictive, especially in single-player and co-op. But many warn that multiplayer is plagued by cheaters, AI opponents cheat with unlimited resources, clan balance is poor, and a prominent bug in Bifrost mode has gone unfixed for over a year.

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