Brace for the cold in Frostpunk, 11 bit studios’ 2018 city-building survival masterpiece that stormed PC on April 24, 2018, before thawing onto PS4, Xbox One, and Mac in 2019, with PS5 and Series X|S upgrades later. This isn’t just a game—it’s a frostbitten fight for humanity’s last stand in an alternate 1880s where you, the Captain, lead survivors in a coal-powered city against a world-ending ice age. With over 3 million copies sold by 2021 and a legacy of tense brilliance, Frostpunk is a chilling triumph that’ll freeze you to your seat!
Build a steampunk stronghold—crank the Generator, mine coal, and forge automatons to keep the heat on as temps plummet below -100°C. Manage hope and discontent: sign laws like child labor or soup rations, send scouts to loot frozen wastes, and face moral gut-punches—sacrifice a few or doom them all? Scenarios like A New Home, The Arks, and The Last Autumn (DLC) test your grit—expand, research, or watch citizens freeze or revolt. On the Edge and The Rifts pile on outposts and endless modes, while every choice shapes your city’s soul—tyrant or savior, you decide.
The vibe? Victorian grit meets icy despair—think soot-stained snow, glowing furnaces, and a haunting OST by Piotr Musiał that echoes the storm. The story’s a pressure cooker—survive the Great Frost, unravel lost expeditions, and hold the line against nature’s wrath. Solo only, but replayability’s brutal—critics (84 on Metacritic) and fans adore its depth. Available everywhere, with Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice mobile in beta now (2025), Frostpunk dares you to defy the cold. Stoke the fire and lead—or watch it all burn out!