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Save 50% on Against the Storm

Explore the ever-changing wilderness in Against the Storm, now 50% off, with the Keepers of the Stone DLC available at 35% off as part of the Hooded January Publisher Sale. Build, adapt, and survive in this roguelite city builder, managing resources and the needs of your citizens against the dangers of an unforgiving environment.

Hooded Horse January Publisher Sale 2025

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Manor Lords, Norland, and other top strategy games are now cheaper than ever

The past couple of years has seen a real bumper crop of magnificent new strategy games and city builders, and indie publisher Hooded Horse has been scoring win after win. Among their hits are medieval sim Manor Lords, strategic roguelike Against the Storm, colony sim Norland, and deep space RTS Nebulous: Fleet Command. If you've missed out on anything from their catalog, or have any sitting on your Steam wishlist, a spectacular new sale is the perfect chance to grab one or more of them at a low price. Here are some of the highlights.

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Against the Storm at the Hooded Horse January Publisher Sale

We’re excited to share that Against the Storm is participating in the January Sale at 50% off. Check it out in the Hooded Horse January Sale, along with its DLC and other games.

Hooded Horse January Publisher Sale 2025

[hr][/hr][h3]Latest Against the Storm News: Elder Update (1.6) [/h3]
Recent updates to Against the Storm introduce fresh world events, revamped mechanics, and improvements to Cornerstones. You can find the complete list of changes in our massive patch notes list at the bottom of this post.

Here’s a roundup of what’s new:[hr][/hr][h3]New World Events[/h3]

The First Elder: A mysterious visitor offers a choice—either safeguard the forest or prepare for catastrophe. Success grants a feline companion for three games, enhancing villager Resolve and crit chance.
The Blight-Ridden Viceroy: A challenging scenario with decisions that influence your rewards and outcomes.
Ghost Town: Unravel the secrets of an abandoned settlement and steer its future.

[hr][/hr][h3]Revamped World Events[/h3]

Several events have been overhauled to provide fairer challenges and clearer mechanics:

Somber Procession now features the Funeral Feast, a three-step event replacing Reserve Embarkation Point trades. Completing it unlocks the Feast Hall for three games.
Events requiring goods now demand upfront contributions, giving players better control and visibility over their progress.
Forsaken Town has been fine-tuned for a more balanced experience, including the removal of its initial Storm phase.

[hr][/hr][h3]Cornerstone Revisions[/h3]

Selection now aligns more closely with available resources and colony needs, offering better synergy during runs.
Underperforming perks have been reworked, while others have been refined or replaced for improved variety.

Here's the full patch note list.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1336490/view/543343729673503453?l=english

Save 50% on Against the Storm

Explore the ever-changing wilderness in Against the Storm, now 50% off, with the Keepers of the Stone DLC available at 35% off as part of the Hooded Horse Winter Publisher Sale. Build, adapt, and survive in this roguelite city builder, managing resources and the needs of your citizens against the dangers of an unforgiving environment.

Hooded Horse Winter Publisher Sale 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/Against_the_Storm/

Against the Storm looks charming and cosy, but it's actually the best and most fiendish city builder I've played in years

The purpose of a personal pick is to give some extra love to a game of 2024 that didn't make it into our main Game of the Year awards—a game that, despite it all, we feel deserves some more attention. And yet, I've decided to cheat. Against the Storm did not release this year. Rather, it released December of last year—after we'd already locked in our GOTY picks for 2023. And that's a shame, because—if it had come out a few months earlier—it would almost certainly have been a lock for one of our main awards. Simply, it is one of the best city builders I've played...
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