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Deal | Loved by 92% of players, this post-apocalyptic city builder is 85% off on Steam

An image showing a city in Frostpunk.
ⓘ 11 bit studios
An image showing a city in Frostpunk.
Released on April 24, 2018, Frostpunk is a game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you must expand your city and ensure humanity's survival. And it is available for less than $5 on Steam for a limited time.

Developed and published by 11 bit studios, Frostpunk is a city builder set in a frozen world. Your role is to expand your city and survive in a hostile environment while facing dangerous situations.

On a frozen Earth, humanity’s last survivors have developed steam-powered technology to fight the cold. To ensure their survival, you’ll need to build the last city, gather resources, and make various decisions to help it thrive.

Indeed, you’ll also need to establish laws to prevent any dangerous situations that could threaten your stability. To do this, you can set work schedules, establish a healthcare system for your citizens, and provide them with food. Their morale is also essential to the development of your city, and you’ll need to keep it high.

But be careful, because every decision you make can have consequences and change your future. Thus, you have the choice between ruling your people with an iron fist or listening to their concerns.

To help your city grow, you can develop new technologies that will give you various benefits. In addition, you can explore this hostile world to obtain valuable resources, find survivors, or gather information about your surroundings. Finally, the Endless Mode lets you replay the game through three different modes.

An image showing buildings in Frostpunk.
ⓘ 11 bit studios
An image showing buildings in Frostpunk.
An image showing a gameplay sequence from Frostpunk.
ⓘ 11 bit studios
An image showing a gameplay sequence from Frostpunk.

Frostpunk is a game loved by players, as it has 92% positive reviews out of more than 136,380 reviews on Steam. On Metacritic, it has a Metascore of 84 and a user score of 8.3. Like many games, it has its strengths, such as its universe, gameplay, and soundtrack. However, several players have reported bugs that haven’t been fixed and gameplay mechanics that can feel repetitive.

Despite this, Frostpunk is currently 85% off until August 3, 2026. According to SteamDB, you can get it for $4.49 instead of $29.99. And if you have a bigger budget, some DLCs are also on sale.

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 07 > Loved by 92% of players, this post-apocalyptic city builder is 85% off on Steam
Alexis Stegmann, 2026-07-27 (Update: 2026-07-27)