Indie Game Daily #8: Strategy Depth, Tactical Planning & Survival Systems

Against the Storm, Frostpunk 2, and Ixion test your decision-making.

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By rottie
Indie Game Daily #8: Strategy Depth, Tactical Planning & Survival Systems

Today’s lineup is all about systems, pressure, and long-term planning.

1. Against the Storm

A roguelike city builder set in a constantly changing world.
Players must adapt to unpredictable conditions while managing resources.

Against the Storm on Steam
Build and rebuild settlements in a world shaped by endless storms.

Against the Storm on Steam
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.

2. Frostpunk 2

A survival city builder focused on moral decisions and harsh conditions.
Every choice impacts the survival of your society.

Frostpunk 2 on Steam
Lead a city through extreme conditions while balancing ethics and survival.

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Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.

3. Ixion

A space survival strategy game about managing a failing station.
It blends exploration with resource management under pressure.

Ixion on Steam
Maintain humanity’s survival aboard a drifting space station.

IXION on Steam
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?