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Frostpunk

Frostpunk

Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?

93%
Very Positive
Developer11 bit studios
Publisher11 bit studios
Release DateApr 24, 2018
$29.99
Peak Players29.2K
Metacritic84
PlatformsWindows
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Frostpunk is a brutal, atmospheric city-builder that blends survival mechanics with heavy moral dilemmas in a frozen post-apocalyptic world. While it offers a deeply immersive and visually striking experience, it is notoriously difficult and relies on a trial-and-error approach that may frustrate players seeking a more relaxed simulation.

Pros

  • Deeply immersive atmosphere and visual design centered around the central generator.95%
  • Compelling moral choices and 'morality-testing' decisions that impact the survival of your citizens.90%
  • High replayability for achievement hunters and those seeking a hardcore survival challenge.85%
  • Unique blend of city management and survival horror elements that creates constant tension.80%
  • Strong sense of engagement where players can lose many hours to the 'one more turn' loop.75%

Cons

  • Extremely steep learning curve with a tutorial that fails to explain core mechanics properly.90%
  • Punishing trial-and-error gameplay where a single mistake can lead to failure after hours of progress.85%
  • Linear progression and predetermined plot points can limit player freedom and creativity.75%
  • User interface issues, specifically tiny font sizes, can make reading and navigation difficult.65%
  • Slow pacing and rigid build orders may feel restrictive to veterans of more open city-builders.70%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the game's setting and tone to the film Snowpiercer.
  • The game is highly effective at making players feel the literal cold of the setting through its sound and visual design.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 169 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 17, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
2.3K
Peak · last 90 days
5.2K
All-time peak
29.2K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Jan 13, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
94%
All-time positive
93%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews137.1K
Positive: 127.2K (93%)Negative: 10.0K (7%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

1%

Dev Response Rate

167h

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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