Frostpunk 2 is all about the seriousness, the survivalism – a brutal world where every decision means the difference between life and death. Civilization meanwhile is renowned for its depth and historical accuracy, while Stellaris has some of the most rewarding strategy systems around. It’s a good era for the 4X genre. But there’s a new challenger that deserves much more attention. Available right now in early access, Realpolitiks 3 is both grand in scope and light in tone, a more colorful, playful variation on the formula that nevertheless lets you take over the entire planet and the stars beyond.
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