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Against the Storm
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A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

Developers: Eremite Games
Publishers: Hooded Horse
Release Date: Dec 8, 2023
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 2.9k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(95%)
Unique gameplay
Replayability
Atmospheric
Strategic depth
Roguelike reset
Randomized elements
Repetitive tasks
RNG frustration
Difficulty spikes
The general sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting innovative blending of roguelike and city-building elements that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. However, some players voice concerns over repetitive tasks and sharp difficulty curves that occasionally diminish the enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the majority appreciate the unique strategic challenges and the game's ability to maintain interest over multiple playthroughs. Overall, the game is seen as a well-crafted experience with a lot of depth and replayability, making it a must-try for fans of both genres.

Positive Points

  • Unique combination of city-building and roguelike genres, creating a novel and engaging gameplay experience.
  • Highly replayable with every settlement offering a different experience due to randomized elements like resources, buildings, and objectives.
  • Aesthetic and atmospheric, with a unique art style reminiscent of Warcraft 3 and an immersive soundtrack.
  • Mechanics are engaging and encourage strategic thinking, adapting to different challenges each run.

    • Negative Points

  • Can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling the gameplay becomes monotonous with similar tasks across different settlements.
  • Difficulty spikes can occur and the RNG nature of building and resource availability can lead to frustration or softlock situations.
  • Meta-progression is slow, requiring significant time investment to see substantial progress.

    • Mixed Points

  • Some players find the roguelike reset of cities refreshing and innovative, while others feel it detracts from long-term city development.
  • The randomized elements add variety but can sometimes lead to frustration when critical resources or buildings are unavailable.

    • Common Themes

  • Many reviews appreciate the game's replayability and the way each settlement feels unique.
  • Players often comment on both the enjoyable strategic depth and the occasional frustration with RNG elements.
  • The game's art style and atmosphere receive consistent praise, enhancing the overall experience.
    • Updated 8/1/2025, 12:01:23 AM UTC
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