GamerTake
AI Powered Steam Review Summaries
Frostpunk 2
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Adjustable Text Size
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.

Developers: 11 bit studios
Publishers: 11 bit studios
Release Date: Sep 20, 2024
Price (USD): $44.99
Current Players: 1.9k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(79%)
expanded universe
visuals and soundtrack
political systems
resource management
political systems
macro-management
comparison to original
technical issues
UI issues
impersonal gameplay
steep learning curve
loss of intimacy
Overall, the sentiment towards Frostpunk 2 is with many players appreciating the expanded scale and narrative evolution with its new political systems and larger city management, while others were disappointed by a perceived loss of intimacy with individual citizens and the technical issues marring the experience. Despite these criticisms, some players still find the complex resource management and atmospheric presentation compelling.

Positive Points

  • The game expands on the Frostpunk universe, providing a continuation story with evolved mechanics and a larger scale of city management.
  • Visuals and soundtrack are highly praised, with the game providing a stunning and immersive atmosphere.
  • Introduction of political systems and factions adds depth to gameplay, offering a new layer of strategic decision-making.
  • The game maintains a challenging resource management system, which adds depth and complexity to city building.

    • Negative Points

  • The game has significant UI and functionality issues, including crashes and performance problems, which affect playability.
  • Players find the large scale of the game leads to impersonal gameplay, distancing them from individual citizens and their stories.
  • The game introduces a steep learning curve, with complex mechanics that are not intuitively explained.
  • Many players expressed disappointment that the game differs significantly from the original Frostpunk, especially in terms of personal engagement and atmosphere.

    • Mixed Points

  • The political and faction systems are perceived as both a strength and a source of frustration, with some finding them a compelling addition while others consider them cumbersome.
  • The shift to macro-management from the micro-management focus of the original Frostpunk is seen as a logical narrative evolution by some, but as a loss of personal connection by others.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to the first game is frequent, with many reviews reflecting nostalgia for the original’s intimate survival mechanics.
  • There is a broad consensus on the need for further updates and fixes, especially regarding technical issues and game stability.
  • The atmosphere and setting are consistently praised, maintaining the unique identity of the Frostpunk universe despite gameplay changes.
    • Updated 12/9/2025, 12:02:06 AM UTC
    Leave feedback for this summary