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IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
IXION is a space, city builder and strategy game
developed by Bulwark Studios
and published by Kasedo Games.
Released on December 07th 2022 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French and Italian.
It has received 15,689 reviews of which 12,290 were positive and 3,399 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 33.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8310
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 4GB or Radeon RX 590
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
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It's basically Spacepunk. Aka Frostpunk in space. Very cool soundtrack, and some pretty scenes here and there. Overall a bit more "tedious", a little less detailed, and a little more clunky than Frostpunk, I'd say, but in many aspects a near identical copy gameplay wise. Like a total conversion mod or something. If you like Frostpunk (1) and want more of that, with a little less of the tragic, desperate grit, and a bit more space mystery and human survival instinct, this might be the game for you. Certain details of the gameplay are a little uninituitive, and I had a few bugs that made it necessary to reload, but nothing too frustrating. UPDATE TO MY REVIEW: GODDAMN THIS GAME IS HARD. Like, even if you try to "metagame" it... It is a bit TOO easy to "brick" your game. Now, it is not completely unfair, but even on normal this game punishes you for early mistakes. And it does so in a... suboptimal way. Not soon enough for you to be able to do anything about it. Once it cascades, there is NO way in hell to save yourself. I have played Frostpunk a lot on various difficulties, and never struggled that much. Which is partly why this game intrigues me - it is a challenge. But part of me thinks: The challenge might be just bad gamedesign. Hard to tell. I'm having fun, but this is... "what if Frostpunk had less quality control". SECOND UPDATE TO THE REVIEW: Having finished the game... I think my biggest issue with it is that from start to finish it seems as if you have missed every second mission briefing or background info. The game treats you as if you should know way more lore, and have way more background information to understand what is actually happening story-wise... Without providing that information at any point. Throughout the game I was sure that certain VERY reoccuring themes and words would be explained at some point in the story. Nope. This feels like reading the second novel of a trilogy without having read the first. And it is just such a weird decision from the devs. Would it have hurt them, to just include a few pages of background info, for all the very strange themes they introduce in the setting? "Follow genetic conatus!" -> Never explains what that even means. Introduces longterm allies, the Ashtangites - who play a major role! But are NEVER explained, except at one point in the story where it feels as if we skipped 5 chapters to get to that conclusion. This story had a lot going for it - especially the science events, which were really, really well written and creepy as hell in the best way, but the "main story"... Just seemed a frustrating collection of suspense-blueballs that never get resolved or explained. Why. Why would you do that. If you don't wanna explain a strange concept, don't give it a name don't make it a central theme of the motivation of your characters! I would have loved to know WHY my character does something. WHY my people react a certain way. WHY certain things are the way they are. The more I think about it, the more this ruins the game experience I had. Cool ending - or, it would have been, if it would have explained what happened, instead of doing the same illusive BS that the intro did.
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IXION is a blend of city-building, survival strategy, and narrative-driven science fiction that challenges players to manage humanity’s last hope aboard a massive space station. It combines the tense resource juggling of games like Frostpunkn with the long-term planning of colony sims, all set against the unforgiving backdrop of deep space. The result is a game that’s as exhilarating as it is punishing. The narrative is one of IXION ’s strongest points. You play as the administrator of the Tiqqun , a colossal space station tasked with guiding humanity to safety after Earth’s collapse. The game doesn’t shy away from bleak storytelling — Earth’s fate is grim, and your mission is riddled with desperate decisions. The writing, paired with cinematic cutscenes and excellent voice acting, builds a heavy, oppressive tone. You’re constantly reminded that you’re not just managing resources — you’re holding the remnants of humanity together. The setting itself is beautifully realized. The Tiqqun feels alive with its rotating hull sections and intricate design, while the void outside is filled with hauntingly beautiful starfields, derelict stations, and cosmic hazards. The atmosphere of isolation and vulnerability is palpable, making every choice weigh heavily. At its core, IXION is a city-builder — but one that constantly punishes complacency. You’re tasked with building sectors on the Tiqqun , balancing housing, food production, research, industry, and stability. Unlike terrestrial city-builders, there’s no endless supply of resources: everything must be mined, harvested, or recycled from asteroids and derelict ships. This scarcity drives much of the tension. Each sector can be specialized, and managing logistics between them adds depth. Mistakes compound quickly — neglecting hull repairs or overworking your crew can spiral into catastrophe. This creates a gameplay loop where every decision feels like a gamble between short-term survival and long-term planning. IXION is brutal. Even experienced strategy players will face multiple failed runs. The margin for error is razor-thin, and the game isn’t afraid to punish optimism. A few bad decisions or an unlucky sequence of events can doom your entire station. While this high-stakes design adds to the immersion, it may frustrate players who prefer more relaxed city-builders. However, for those who thrive under pressure, the constant sense of peril makes victories all the more satisfying. Visually, IXION is stunning. The Tiqqun ’s rotating habitat rings are a sight to behold, and zooming in on your sectors reveals a bustling miniature world. The art direction leans into a clean, industrial sci-fi aesthetic, emphasizing function over style. The UI is dense but sleek, conveying huge amounts of information without being overwhelming once you adjust. IXION is not a casual city-builder. It’s a demanding, often punishing survival strategy game that pushes players to make hard choices under constant pressure. But for those willing to embrace its difficulty, it offers one of the most gripping and emotionally powerful sci-fi strategy experiences in recent years. The combination of rich storytelling, tense gameplay, and stunning presentation makes it stand out in the genre. A brutal yet brilliant space survival sim that rewards perseverance with unforgettable moments of triumph and despair. 9/10 DISASTER | BAD | MEDIOCRE | OKAY | GOOD | GREAT | AMAZING | MASTERPIECE Reviewed on: Win11 Home 64-bit, Intel i5-11600K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR4-3600 RAM, 2 x Kingston NV1 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, Internet Broadband 1000/1000 Mbit If you like this review, then please consider giving it a thumbs up. I've also reviewed other games that you might find interesting. If so please follow [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27418263/] Top of the Chart.
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Try Frostpunk 1 first. If you like it and want more, IXION is a worthy challenge.
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Managing space efficiently and effectively, while also ensuring everything is neat and aesthetically pleasing, is what makes IXION a perfect game for a perfectionist like me. I’ve played Frostpunk before, and I feel like Ixion was somewhat inspired by it. However, overall, I find Ixion to be more relaxed in comparison, especially when it comes to the consequences of breaking promises. It's much more forgiving than Frostpunk in that regard. After reading some negative reviews, I honestly think many of them simply don’t understand how to play the game properly. Here’s a simple tip: once you get past the early game and start unlocking new Sectors, you should treat each Sector as if it were its own country. Each Sector needs to have its own focus. If you try to make every Sector do everything like food production, factory work, space station repairs, etc. just like your first Sector, it’ll most likely fall apart or become extremely difficult to manage. You’ll end up frustrated, not having fun, and leave a negative review. Instead, assign each Sector a specific role: one for food production, one for factories, one for space operations, one for housing, one for recycling, and so on. You’ll find the game becomes much more enjoyable this way. And the upgrade system where you have to demolish older structures to build better ones is something I absolutely love as a perfectionist! I’ve redesigned things dozens of times to make everything both efficient and beautiful. It’s so satisfying when everything is finally just right. It’s not a flawed system, it’s a challenging one that tests your planning skills. And the game is very generous: every time you rebuild, it refunds all materials. You lose nothing but time. So it's up to your planning skills to make each change worthwhile. The story is rich and intense. Some parts get a little weird, but overall, it's still really engaging. The only thing I wish it had is an Endless Mode. I really hope Ixion 2 becomes a reality someday. I’m definitely waiting for it because I love this game so much!!!
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I like it but find myself unable to complete it, gets too micromanagey half way through and whats when I lose interest.
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IXION is currently priced at 33.99€ on Steam.
IXION is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 33.99€ on Steam.
IXION received 12,290 positive votes out of a total of 15,689 achieving a rating of 7.68.
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IXION was developed by Bulwark Studios and published by Kasedo Games.
IXION is playable and fully supported on Windows.
IXION is not playable on MacOS.
IXION is not playable on Linux.
IXION is a single-player game.
There are 2 DLCs available for IXION. Explore additional content available for IXION on Steam.
IXION does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
IXION does not support Steam Remote Play.
IXION is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Bulwark Studios
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Kasedo Games
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07 Dec 2022
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