Rank 01Why this
Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Against the Storm.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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- 28 games
- Updated Nov 9, 2026
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The closest matches to Against the Storm: Timberborn, RimWorld, Frostpunk, Dwarf Fortress, and They Are Billions. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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They Are Billions
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Colony Sim, like Against the Storm.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Against the Storm
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Also Real-Time with Pause and Colony Sim, like Against the Storm.
- 80% of 18,746 reviews
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- 13As Far As The Eye
Shares procedural generation and resource management with Against the Storm.
- 64% of 509 reviews
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- 23Diplomacy is Not an Option
Also Real-Time with Pause and Base-Building, like Against the Storm.
- 84% of 4,634 reviews
- 24Here Comes The Swarm
Shares roguelite progression and procedural generation with Against the Storm.
- 86% of 109 reviews
- Released: 2023
- Developer: Eremite Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 18,297 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Metacritic 91
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Addictive core loop
- Cyclical roguelike progression
- Dark fantasy atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Against the Storm
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Cities: Skylines
Why this: Shares resource management with Against the Storm.
Surviving Mars
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Against the Storm.
Banished
Why this: Also Colony Sim and City Builder, like Against the Storm.
Slay the Spire
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Against the Storm.
SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Against the Storm.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Against the Storm at current Steam store prices.
Aven Colony
Why this: Shares procedural generation and resource management with Against the Storm.
Here Comes The Swarm
Why this: Shares roguelite progression and procedural generation with Against the Storm.
Tropico 4
Why this: Shares disaster management with Against the Storm.
Cliff Empire
Why this: Also Colony Sim and Base-Building, like Against the Storm.
Deep Among the Swarm
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Base-Building, like Against the Storm.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Against the Storm, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Kingdom: Classic
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Against the Storm.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Against the Storm.
Realm Grinder
Why this: Also City Builder and Building, like Against the Storm.
About Against the Storm
The closest matches to Against the Storm: Timberborn, RimWorld, Frostpunk, Dwarf Fortress, and They Are Billions. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Against the Storm is your kind of game, the closest matches are Timberborn, RimWorld and Frostpunk — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its crafting chains and disaster management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Against the Storm is a dark fantasy city-builder released in 2023 that tasks players with rebuilding civilization amid apocalyptic conditions. Taking on the role of the Queen's Viceroy, players guide multiple species including humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies through challenging survival scenarios. The game combines resource management and intricate crafting chains with roguelite progression systems, meta-upgrades, and procedural generation, creating a demanding strategy experience. Players describe the atmosphere as both contemplative and whimsical, with mastering survival economics cited as a core hook across reviews. The game holds a 95% positive rating from over 18,000 Steam reviews and a 91 Metacritic score, reflecting broad critical acclaim. Priced at $29.99 and verified for Steam Deck, Against the Storm offers substantial depth for strategy enthusiasts seeking a lengthy and engaging experience.
About Against the Storm: A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Is Against the Storm worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 18,297 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 92% positive across 232 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 63 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 13 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Addictive core loop
- Cyclical roguelike progression
- Dark fantasy atmosphere
- Each run feels unique
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I keep coming back to this game because the art and music and world are all beautiful, but the gameplay is just bad. Its not a city builder its a pick-from-three resource production line slot machine. every base looks the same except for…”
“As much as I wanted to like this; it just wasn't for me. It really was a "city builder" or even a management type game. It's basically, beat the clock with objectives. You can never just manage your town and upgrade. I found myself just…”
People who play it also play: Timberborn, RimWorld, Frostpunk
Frequently asked about Against the Storm
Can I run it?
Is Against the Storm verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Against the Storm is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Against the Storm cost?
Against the Storm is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Against the Storm?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Against the Storm are Timberborn, RimWorld, Frostpunk.
Who developed Against the Storm?
Against the Storm was developed by Eremite Games and published by Hooded Horse.