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Frostpunk

Released Apr 24, 2018 Rating 85/100 Critic score 86 Perspective Bird view / Isometric Rated ESRB: M Developer 11 bit studios Publisher 11 bit studios
PlayStation 4 PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac Xbox One
Simulator Strategy Indie
Single player
Survival Drama
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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. What decisions will you make to ensure the survival of your society? What will you do when pushed to the limit? And... ...who will you become in the process?

Frostpunk is a strategy simulator where players manage survival in a frozen world, balancing resources, infrastructure, and tough moral choices. The original 2018 release established the series' grim aesthetic and complex city-building mechanics across PC and consoles.

Frostpunk 2, which launched on PC and later arrived on consoles in summer 2025, has now sold a million copies. Despite this commercial success, developer 11 bit Studios recently announced layoffs affecting 20 employees, though the studio stated it mitigated the impact by reassigning some workers to other internal teams. The developer remains committed to both Frostpunk 2 and future franchise projects currently in development.

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Frostpunk 2 has sold one million copies

It has been less than two years since Frostpunk 2 made its arrival on PC, shortly then also being followed by console versions in the summer of 2025. While developer 11 bit Studios is committed to the game and the wider series, with plans for a new project in the franchise next y…

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