VSG uses cookies to give you the best online experience. By continuing on this website without changing your browser settings, you consent to this use. Read more about how to disable cookies here.

Find the games you're looking for

Frostpunk

Critics Consensus (Play It)

Frostpunk is a truly harrowing strategy game requiring you to make difficult decisions to survive inhospitable conditions. It’s a thrilling twist on the city builder genre, and well worth your time.

Game Info

Frostpunk is a brand-new title from the creators of This War of Mine. It’s a society survival game that asks what people are capable of when pushed to the brink of extinction. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city’s ruler has to manage both the citizens and the infrastructure they live in. The leader’s tactical skills face challenges that will frequently question morality and the basic foundations of what we consider organized society. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.

0%

Recommended

0%

Average Score

Total Reviews: 73

Nom: Best Strategy Game (2018), Editors' Choice

Silver TIER

53% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100

RELEASE DATES:

GENRES:

DEVELOPER(S):

PUBLISHER(S):

SERIES/FRANCHISE:

GAME MODES:

Where to Play

WHERE TO PLAY

** VSG may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

RATING & REVIEWS

Ratings & Reviews

73

Critic Reviews

86

Average Critic Score

Where to Play

CRITIC REVIEWS

All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.

High Score

95%

Median Score

88%

Low Score

50%
Caley Roark (IGN)
[Date Unavailable]
9/10

“Frostpunk deftly mixes a variety of thematic ideas and gameplay elements into an engaging and unique, if occasionally unintuitive, strategy game.”

Read full review

GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
[Date Unavailable]
9/10

“It may have the framework of an ordinary city builder but there’s an insightful, and frequently disturbing, philosophical message at the heart of this cross-genre classic.”

Read full review

Brittany Vincent (Shacknews)
[Date Unavailable]
8/10

“The game does lose a bit of its luster after you beat the main scenario, but the two additional stories do put what you learned to the test. I’m eager to see what new situations 11 Bit Studios adds to the Frostpunk in the future, as the concept has a ton of untapped potential.”

Read full review

VSG News

Assassin’s Creed Jade Release Likely Delayed to 2025 as Tencent Shifts Focus

PlayStation 5 Pro: Leaked Specs Reveal a Major Upgrade, Release Hinted for Holiday 2024

Xbox Games Hit New Platforms: Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded Coming to Other Platforms

Xbox Reaches Beyond Consoles: 4 Games to Rival Platforms, and What It Means

Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Unhappy With Trailer Released by Konami

Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (73 total)

Awards & Recognition

RECOGNITION
Best Strategy Game

Frostpunk Credits

CREDITS

DIRECTOR(S):

n/a

PRODUCER(S):

n/a

DESIGNER(S):

n/a

PROGRAMMER(S):

n/a

ARTIST(S):

n/a

WRITER(S):

n/a

COMPOSER(S):

n/a

Developed by 11 bit studios. All titles, content, brand names, trademarks, logos, artwork, and associated imagery are trademarks and/or copyright material of their respective owners. © All rights reserved.