Frostpunk (2018)

Developer: 11 bit studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 136,117 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bleak, harrowing struggle to keep a frozen society alive where every decision feels like a crushing burden.

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What players say

Players describe a brutally stressful city builder where every decision feels heavy and failure is common. Morality is a constant struggle with choices like child labor or sawdust meals. Players split on the ending: some find it thought-provoking, others resent the moralizing. Atmosphere and music are praised, though bugs like pathfinding and crashes frustrate.

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