Payday 3 maker Starbreeze has a new strategy game you can try for free

Between Command and Conquer, Cities Skylines 2, and Civilization, what I like in city builders and strategy games is that everyone, basically, does anything I tell them to do. Run a scouting mission deep into enemy territory, even though we’re just three basic infantry units on 25% HP? No problem. Spend the last of our budget building ten new fountains to try and boost citizen morale? You got it, boss. But a new survival-driven strategy roguelike, published by Payday 3 creator Starbreeze, flips that formula on its head. The world is dark and dangerous, and resources are scant. But you also need to contend with the strong personalities and individual wills of your people. They won’t just do as they’re told - you have to be more subtle. Brutal and occasionally bleak, Starbreeze’s new strategy game will also be available to try for free at the soon-to-arrive Steam Next Fest.

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