If you haven't played Against the Storm yet, now is the perfect time. The dark fantasy city builder from Eremite Games and Hooded Horse is one of the best new strategy games in years, blending stunning designs with a compelling fantasy world and a smart interface that makes even its more intricate systems approachable. Hailed as "near-perfect" in our review at launch, it's only gotten better since, and, as a new fishing update arrives alongside its first DLC you can pick it up super cheap in a Steam sale.
Our Against the Storm at its biggest discount so far – an impressive 50% off.
The quick pitch is that, in an apocalyptic world where ravaging storms have forced society back to the safety of a single bastion, you must venture out on missions to set up functional towns as you explore the surrounding regions, gathering materials and solving problems as they arise. With a range of distinctive species at your disposal, each with their own needs, wants, and particular specialties, finding the perfect way to distribute your resources and workers is essential to success. It's very much a game that's easy to pick up but a delightful challenge to master.
Alongside the new Steam sale is a great chance to discover what makes it so special.
Against the Storm is 50% off on Steam until Tuesday October 10, meaning you'll pay just $14.99 / £12.49 for your copy, down from $29.99 / £24.99. Head here to take a look – or, if you're a subscriber to Microsoft's PC Game service, you can try it via the Xbox app at no additional charge (although you will have to buy the new DLC if you want to use that).
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