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Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future — resources are scarce, but opportunity calls! Build the ultimate disaster proof colony, protect your colonists, and restore civilization to a devastated world.
Surviving the Aftermath is a strategy, simulation and city builder game
developed by Iceflake Studios
and published by Paradox Interactive.
Released on November 16th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 8 languages: English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 4,363 reviews of which 3,084 were positive and 1,279 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.91€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-2500K or AMD® AMD® FX 6350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 580 or AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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Surviving the Aftermath is a solid blend of city-building and survival management set in a post-apocalyptic world. If you enjoy games like Frostpunk, Surviving Mars, or Cities: Skylines, this one’s worth a look. The core gameplay revolves around managing resources, expanding your colony, and making tough calls that directly affect your people’s survival. Between random catastrophes, bandit raids, and moral dilemmas, no two playthroughs feel quite the same. The game throws curveballs at you when you least expect it. One moment you’re thriving, the next you’re scrambling to handle a nuclear fallout or a bunch of bandits or cultists prowling at your gates. This game thrives on it's gameplay. I will admit, it can be challenging and unclear at times, but that's where trial and error comes in. I find this game very unique from it's gameplay and that's what keeps me coming back. A mixture of survival, city-building, and management all put together as one cohesive unit. Specialists are a nice touch too. They have their own backstories and can scavenge, fight, and scout the world map. Even after 90 hours, I’m still discovering new ones. The tech tree is deep and encourages different approaches depending on your situation, which adds some solid replay value. Graphics-wise, it’s not cutting-edge, but it still holds up well for a 2019 title. The art style fits the mood, and the atmosphere keeps you engaged. Storyline is there but don't expect a deep lore that spans tons of documents and reading about it all. It's a straightforward storyline that progresses as you play the game. I enjoyed it for what it was. The side quests also have their own unique storylines too so that's always fun to go off and see what happened at an abandoned nuclear plant or some farmers nearby having crop issues. My only note: this review covers just the base game. DLC reviews will be on their respective pages. Pros: * Addictive colony management with survival elements * Random events and catastrophes keep you on your toes * Deep tech tree with meaningful choices Cons: * No multiplayer * Graphics can feel a bit dated up close * Some decision outcomes feel too random at times Overall, a great pick for strategy and survival fans looking for a slower-paced, thoughtful challenge.
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I came to Surviving the Aftermath after playing and really enjoying Surviving Mars, and I’ve got to say—I’m loving this game too. I jumped straight into the Complete Edition, so I can’t speak for the base game on its own, but with all the DLCs included, the experience feels rich, layered, and constantly engaging. I’ve seen some negative reviews about the DLCs, but honestly, I don’t get it. Each one adds something meaningful: new systems, new challenges, and more depth to the survival and management gameplay. It feels like the game keeps evolving and pushing you to adapt, which keeps things fresh and interesting. One thing I especially like is how every decision matters. You’re constantly balancing survival, resource management, and exploration while also dealing with unpredictable events. It really captures that feeling of rebuilding from the ground up after a collapse. If you’re a fan of colony sims or survival strategy games, and especially if you liked Surviving Mars, I think Surviving the Aftermath (with all the DLCs) is absolutely worth it.
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"Surviving the Aftermath is absolutely insane—in the best way possible! From the very first minutes, the challenge was intense. I started with a mix of Normal and Hard difficulty for every setting, and wow... this game doesn’t hold back. It had me hooked to the point where I completely lost track of time (and sleep!). This isn’t just another survival city-builder; it’s a true test of strategy, patience, and adaptability. The complexity is thrilling rather than frustrating, making every failure a lesson that drives you to try again. If you’re the type of gamer who enjoys thinking through every move rather than just admiring high-end graphics, this game will keep you engaged for hours. I activated all the DLCs to enhance the experience, even though some say Hope isn’t necessary—but I just had to try everything. The added content brings so much depth, making every playthrough feel fresh and exciting. Sure, my first attempts were rough, but once I got the hang of things, the game became even more addictive. After an entire day of playing, I can confidently say this is one of the most satisfying and immersive survival strategy games I’ve ever played. And yes, I’ll keep playing—because the curiosity to push further never stops!"
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Behind this game is a enjoyable experience... Until you install all the DLC. Then it becomes 10x more stressful. So think about things before you DLC.
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This review is more of a warning to those who want to purchase this game just because of the screenshots or gameplay description on this page. So, pros: 1. not bad music, visual component (although the same illustrations get wildly boring after a while) 2. interesting ideas that could potentially make this game a success Cons: 1. an awful lot of bugs at launch, this clearly hindered sales and eventually led to the game being abandoned by the devs, although most of the initial game-breaking bugs were fixed 2. balance problems: the developers added a lot of things to the game, but not all of them should be used at all or would be interesting to use because of outright failures in game design 3. almost complete lack of replayability, uninteresting late game except for achievement hunting 4. all DLC (except for New Alliances) are half-assed and rather hinder the game than vice versa. TLDR: if you are a professional player of city-building or economic management games and want to diversify your diet - you can buy it at a discount on sale (just don't take DLC). If you just want to play a post-apocalyptic city-building game - better look for better options.
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Surviving the Aftermath is currently priced at 29.99€ on Steam.
Surviving the Aftermath is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 29.99€ on Steam.
Surviving the Aftermath received 3,084 positive votes out of a total of 4,363 achieving a rating of 6.90.
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Surviving the Aftermath was developed by Iceflake Studios and published by Paradox Interactive.
Surviving the Aftermath is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Surviving the Aftermath is not playable on MacOS.
Surviving the Aftermath is not playable on Linux.
Surviving the Aftermath is a single-player game.
There are 4 DLCs available for Surviving the Aftermath. Explore additional content available for Surviving the Aftermath on Steam.
Surviving the Aftermath does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Surviving the Aftermath does not support Steam Remote Play.
Surviving the Aftermath 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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16 Nov 2021
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