Permafrost Demo Seems To Be a Hit at Steam Next Fest
Permafrost, a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic world encased in eternal winter, seems to have struck a note with fans of the genre. The game demo ranked #3 in “Trending and Upcoming Games” and #7 in “Most Popular Demos”. It broke into the top 20 spot on the most wishlisted demos list and got a very positive ranking by the players. Developer SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions decided that the Permafrost demo will remain available on Steam even after Steam Next Fest has concluded. They also released a few hotfixes to improve stability. In the video below you can check out some impressions by streamers playing the demo.
What is Permafrost the Video Game?
It is a third person survival game with snow and ice permeating the landscape. Your character is stuck in a world that’s frozen after some sort of apocalyptic event. You’ll have to fight the elements, but also natural predators and other enemies, just to stay alive. Ultimate goal is trying to stabilize the civilization and have the humans survive. You’ll do so by helping remnants of civilization found in the game’s world. First of all you’ll have to survive yourself though.
To help you accomplish that SpaceRocket Games revealed in a recent Q&A that they will be adding two new weapons to the game, including a crossbow. The developers also teased advancements in ranged combat mechanics and announced the introduction of more companion options and dog breeds. To aid in navigating the expansive terrain, the launch will feature transportation methods such as a sleigh and snowmobile. There are a lot more customization options for players to be able to tune the game to their personal taste to be included when the game fully releases. To wishlist the game and for more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here.
