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Against the Storm

Against the Storm

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperEremite Games
PublisherHooded Horse
Release DateDec 8, 2023
-70%
$29.99$8.99
Peak Players12.8K
Metacritic91
PlatformsWindows
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Against the Storm is a highly acclaimed settlement builder that masterfully blends traditional strategy with roguelike and puzzle elements. While it offers a deep, addictive economic loop and polished presentation, some players find the heavy reliance on RNG and the repetitive nature of its late-game progression frustrating.

Pros

  • Deep and engaging economic systems that reward complex strategic planning.90%
  • Unique and addictive blend of city-building with roguelike progression mechanics.85%
  • Highly polished user interface and intuitive gameplay systems.80%
  • Excellent atmospheric presentation including beautiful graphics and music.75%
  • Satisfying problem-solving loop that provides hundreds of hours of replayability.80%

Cons

  • Heavy reliance on RNG can occasionally create frustrating or seemingly unwinnable scenarios.70%
  • Late-game progression can feel repetitive, with some players feeling they are playing the same levels repeatedly.65%
  • The tutorial may be outdated or insufficient for explaining the depth of the game's mechanics.50%
  • Strict difficulty-based progression gates can feel like an unnecessary grind to some.55%
  • May disappoint players looking for a traditional, permanent sandbox city-builder experience.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Exceptional player retention with an average playtime exceeding 120 hours.
  • Frequently described as a 'sleeper hit' and a top-tier recommendation for strategy enthusiasts.
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 178 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 18, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.3K
Peak · last 90 days
6.2K
All-time peak
12.8K

Price

Current price
$29.99$8.99-70%
Lowest tracked
$8.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
87%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews37.3K
Positive: 35.3K (94%)Negative: 2.1K (6%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

122h

Avg Playtime at Review

85%

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