City-building enthusiasts looking for a grittier, survival-focused alternative to the Anno series may find a compelling offer in Endzone: A World Apart. Released in 2021 by Gentlymad Studios, the post-apocalyptic settlement builder is currently discounted by 90% during the Steam Summer Sale, dropping its typical price of roughly $25 to just $2.50. Data from SteamDB indicates that this reduction equals the game’s lowest recorded price to date.
A Hostile Return to the Surface
The game’s premise centers on a nuclear catastrophe that forced humanity into underground bunkers for 150 years. As survivors finally emerge to reclaim the surface, they face a landscape defined by constant peril. Players must construct and manage a settlement while simultaneously defending it from raiders and navigating relentless environmental threats, including droughts, radioactive rain, and sandstorms. Survival hinges on methodical resource management, requiring a steady supply of water, food, protective gear, and access to education, all of which generate a persistent sense of pressure.
Critical Reception and Performance
German outlet PC Games assessed the title as a solid city-building strategy experience fused with a demanding struggle for survival, and specifically noted its evocative post-apocalyptic visual design. The review did, however, point to a relatively narrow research tree, occasional balancing issues, and a minimal narrative presence before assigning a score of 7 out of 10. The reception on digital storefronts paints a similar picture: roughly 76% of about 10,000 user reviews on Steam are positive, while Metacritic records a Metascore of 72 and a User Score of 6.9. For those who prefer playing on portable hardware, the city-builder also carries a “Playable” rating on the Steam Deck.
Source: store.steampowered.com