Deal | This city builder, beloved by 92% of players, is currently 90% off on Steam

Released on April 24, 2018, on Steam and developed by 11 bit studios, also known for The Alters, Frostpunk is a city builder whose goal is to build the last city on Earth and ensure its survival. And it is currently 90% off on Steam, available for $2.99 instead of $29.99 until April 20, 2026.

Extreme cold has invaded the Earth, and you’ll have to fight it by developing steam-powered technology. But as a leader, you’ll have to make tough decisions, such as establishing laws and punishing those who don’t follow them. However, all your decisions and actions have consequences, and you’ll need to maintain the confidence of your people to progress. 

Indeed, you’ll need a powerful city to develop new technologies and build new infrastructure. But exploration is also a major part of the gameplay, as it allows you to learn new things about this world. You’ll also find valuable resources and meet people who require help.

As for player reviews, this game is in the “Very Positive” category on Steam, with 92% positive ratings out of 132,735 reviews. On Metacritic, it has a Metascore of 84 and a user score of 8.3 out of 1,453 reviews. Many players appreciate its world and its moral dilemmas. However, more than 9,000 players didn't like this game and have pointed out numerous bugs as well as boring gameplay. The interface is also difficult to use, and the game is quite challenging. Finally, according to SteamDB, this 90% discount has occurred numerous times over the past few months, and this price was first reached on June 27, 2024.

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