Frostpunk Is Your Mystery Free Game On The Epic Games Store This Week

The Epic Games Store Mega Sale continues and with it a free mystery game given out for free throughout the week. And for this week the world can pick up Frostpunk, a punishing survival strategy game from developers 11 Bit Studios.

Frostpunk is pure stress at the beginning but slowly picks up as a satisfying strategy game where you manage the last city on Earth struggling to survive the deadly cold that has engulfed the world. You must plan your structures, maintain the moral of your citizens, and make difficult decisions that will either make or break your playthrough.

Here’s a quick rundown of Frostpunk’s features:

THE CITY MUST SURVIVE

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.

MAKE THE LAW

Establish laws that regulate the existence of your growing society. Decide on their working routine, healthcare, food provision and other crucial aspects of everyday life. Maintain their hope and contentment – the moral condition of your society is as important as securing the basic means to keep them fed and safe.

SHAPE YOUR SOCIETY

If you reach a turning point, do not hesitate to determine the path of your people. Should you rule them with an iron fist... or show them a way of compassion and faith? Reach for extremes or try to find a fair balance. Whichever you choose, remember: there’s no turning back.

WEIGH UP YOUR CHOICES

Some of your decisions will seem small – like deciding the fate of a troubled citizen or meeting the demands of a newborn faction – but be aware that the sum of your doings can lead to unexpected results. Your people put their faith in you, but their devotion is not limitless. Leadership can be a burden.

DEVELOP NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Survival demands progress. React to current events, but don’t forget about the long term and investing in development and technological progress. Providing a highly advanced infrastructure with self-powered automatons, airships, and other technical wonders is difficult, but achievable. It all depends on your management and leadership skills.

EXPLORE THE FROSTLAND

While New London is your main focus, there is much more to the world than what lies within the limits of your city. Expeditions, while risky, can bring you valuable intel, precious supplies and grow your society’s population. There may be people out there, and their fate lies solely in your hands.

It’s a must-play if you’re into city building and strategy games. Contributing editor Matthew Arcillia gave the game a 9/10 when it was released back in 2018 and it’s still going strong with now over 3 million sales and two DLC packs now available if you want to expand the game a bit more.

The Epic Games Stores’ Epic Mega Sale continues and if you’re curious about the best deals available, have a look at the The 10 Games You Should Get during the sale as there’s a lot of steals, especially with the $10 coupon can be used on certain titles.

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