Deal | With 94% positive reviews, this dark fantasy city builder is 70% off on Steam

Against the Storm is a city builder set in a dark fantasy universe featuring roguelite mechanics, released on Steam on December 8, 2023. Unlike some city builders, you’ll need to establish a vast network of settlements, help them thrive, and meet the needs of every creature living there.

Your role, as a Viceroy, is to reclaim the wild lands and recover lost treasures to bring them back to the Smoldering City. With its city-building mechanics and roguelite replayability, you’ll need to build and manage various settlements scattered across the world map.

Your progress must be steady, and you'll regularly face new challenges. Explore six distinct biomes, manage your reputation with the Queen, and meet the needs of your inhabitants while completing your objectives. However, weather events can also occur and may hinder your progress. The surrounding forest is full of mysteries and many dangers, and apocalyptic rains can also strike.

Many players enjoy the roguelite mechanics featured in Against the Storm. They provide significant replay value, and each new colony can feature different challenges, biomes, and building options. In addition, some players even describe the gameplay as addictive. However, the game feels repetitive, the story seems underdeveloped and lacks originality, and many players criticize its difficulty.

Despite its flaws, Against the Storm is still rated “Very Positive” on Steam, thanks to 94% positive reviews out of more than 37,200 ratings. And if you’re interested, it’s available for $8.99 with a 70% discount, according to SteamDB. But this offer ends on September 5, 2026, and the price will go back to $29.99.

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