Deal | Under $1 on Steam: survival sim with 94% positive reviews hits lowest price yet
This War of Mine isn’t about heroic feats – it shines a light on the grim reality faced by civilians trapped in a war-torn, besieged city. Players follow a small group of survivors as they navigate the daily struggle to stay alive. At the heart of the experience are tough moral choices: do you sacrifice one to save many, or risk everything to protect everyone? These dilemmas are central to the game’s emotional weight and lasting impact.
Presented in a 2.5D side view, This War of Mine puts you in charge of an entire group of survivors rather than a single character. Gameplay revolves around scarce resources and a strict day-night cycle. During the day, you upgrade and secure your shelter; at night, you send survivors into the city to scavenge for food, medicine and supplies – often at great risk. Dangers include looters, soldiers and desperate civilians. While tension remains high, the combat system is fairly basic, relying on simple melee and ranged mechanics.
Reviews: Strong atmosphere, weak combat system
In Game Rant's review, This War of Mine was praised for its unique setting, oppressive atmosphere and immersive 2.5D presentation. The individual backstories of each character helped draw players into the experience. However, the game doesn’t fully capitalize on its narrative potential – many NPC storylines feel shallow and often end after just a few interactions. Reviewers also noted that the combat system feels clunky, and certain sound effects – such as abrupt children’s voices – can break the otherwise consistent mood.
This War of Mine has received strong praise from both critics and players. On Metacritic, it holds a Metascore of 83 and a User Score of 8.2. Reception on Steam is even more impressive, with over 60,000 reviews and a 94% positive rating.
95% discount on Steam
This War of Mine was developed by 11 bit studios – the creators of Frostpunk – and released in November 2014. Normally priced at around $19 on Steam, it’s currently available for less than $1 thanks to a 95% discount valid until June 23. According to SteamDB, this is the lowest price the game has ever reached.
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