After the Collapse

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"After the Collapse" is a post-apocalyptic base-building game with Z levels, real-time management of multiple survivors, and a choice of human, mutant, or cannibal factions. Protect your group from various threats by building a base, discovering new technologies, and scavenging for resources. Explore the dynamic world map to find other survivors, repair resource production centers, and progress through scenarios or a story mode.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Well-executed gameplay that combines elements of Rimworld with a unique post-apocalyptic setting, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The developer is highly responsive and actively supports the community, regularly updating the game and addressing player feedback.
The game features a variety of mechanics, including a strategic map, underground building options, and a diverse creature roster, enhancing replayability.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage colonists and resources effectively.
AI pathfinding and combat mechanics are often frustrating, with characters getting stuck or failing to respond appropriately during battles.
The game can feel unbalanced at times, with sudden spikes in difficulty and resource management issues that can lead to quick failures.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
72%
12%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the gripping story mode and solid mechanics, particularly in the overmap and looting systems. However, many feel it lacks innovation compared to similar titles like RimWorld, leading to frustration with certain mechanics and controls. While the game offers a unique research tree and modding support, some players found it complicated and uninspired, resulting in a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “I love the story mode; the gameplay is gripping.”
- “The gameplay is solid.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, gameplay mechanics, and atmosphere.”
- “Like not being able to wipe an enemy HQ (that is spread too thin) out when they hold territory, despite them being able to attack yours directly when you have territory, and a few other UI/gameplay things that are very minor.”
- “I lost interest in 20 minutes of playing; it's too complicated with mechanics. I can't control pawns or people until combat. It had the good vibe for a great game, but definitely not the end-of-days game for me. Back to RimWorld it is.”
- “The frustration of trying to work around the problem caused me to cut short my gameplay very early (less than an hour into playing).”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The game's story mode is highly praised for its engaging and well-crafted narrative, offering a mix of unique gameplay experiences and challenging scenarios. Players appreciate the depth of the storyline, which features diverse factions and a compelling apocalyptic backdrop, making it a standout aspect of the game. While some find certain challenges frustrating, the overall consensus is that the story mode provides a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “I have played the 'story mode' of this game several times in the past several months; it's always an enjoyable experience, and after several playthroughs, I am finally learning the fine points of how to survive while progressing towards a goal.”
- “Absolutely loved the story, played it to completion.”
- “I love the chapters in the story mode and all the very different factions.”
- “I quit after completing act 2 in the story mission, because it seemed stupidly frustrating that after relocating base from an apocalyptic scenario, all of my settlers become immediately depressed that they don't have their own bedroom.”
- “It has a completed story that includes very little depth.”
- “The suburban setting is refreshing, but the overall narrative feels shallow and lacks engagement.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and basic, with a clean aesthetic that allows for easy navigation. While some players appreciate the clarity, others find the visuals boring and lacking in animation, suggesting a need for improvement. Overall, the graphics are functional but could benefit from enhancements to elevate the gaming experience.
- “It's graphics are simple, but it's inventory management and looting are complex; what a beautiful game!”
- “The graphics are simple but clean, and it's easy to see what's going on.”
- “The graphics are as basic as can be; it runs fairly rough for being in the 1.0 and has crashed a time or two.”
- “The lack of animation does not convey what the characters are doing.”
- “The game is very similar in terms of aesthetics to RimWorld, but the setting is less 'fantastic'.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report it as buggy and incomplete compared to similar titles like RimWorld, others note that it runs well on lower-end systems and appreciate the developers' efforts in addressing issues through updates. A common concern is the lengthy autosave process, which can cause significant freezing.
- “The game runs great on my laptop with 6 GB of RAM.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs during my playthrough, which is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth and consistent, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
- “It's like an inferior, more buggy version of RimWorld.”
- “Killjoy: buggy and incomplete.”
- “The only issue is the autosave, which freezes my game for about 30 seconds while it's in process.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game offers high replayability due to its unlimited options, diverse game modes, and unique scenarios, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same. Players appreciate the ability to select challenging starting locations, further enhancing the replay value.
- “With unlimited replayability.”
- “I like having the option of playing underground, which adds to the game's replayability.”
- “There are several game modes and scenarios, which greatly enhance the replay value.”
- “Replayability is high as no two games are the same, and you can choose hard starting locations to challenge yourself.”
- “I like having the option of playing underground, which gives the game so much replayability.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game effectively enhances the post-apocalyptic atmosphere, with a suitable soundtrack and ambient sounds that contribute to the overall experience. However, some users feel that it may not stand out compared to other games in the genre, such as "Song of Syx."
- “The soundtrack is incredible and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world is very well portrayed with a suitable soundtrack, ambient sounds, lighting effects, and weather.”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “Other games, like Song of Syx, have really nailed the large colony niche, so I'm not really sure what future this game has.”
- “While the game's atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world is well portrayed, the music does not contribute significantly to that experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, players appreciate the game's optimization efforts, noting significant improvements in bug fixing and performance, even in early access. However, there are calls for further optimization in combat mechanics and AI behavior to enhance the overall experience.
- “On a personal note, I must say I have never expected to get so much fun out of a game in early access, but with the developers' obsession with bug fixing, code optimization, and other improvements, it has become a true challenge for someone like me to see how many bugs and exploits I can find or break and crash the game.”
- “The game seems to perform well, even with large base numbers.”
- “On a personal note, I must say I have never expected to get so much fun out of a game in early access, but with the game developers' obsession with bug fixing, code optimization, and other improvements, it has become a true challenge for someone like me to see how many bugs and exploits I can find or how many times I can break and crash the game.”
- “I do hope the combat gets optimized a bit and the AI will handle some basic logical behavior on their own; but if not, then whatever, it's on my lazy ass.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, particularly in building, crafting, and farming, as it hampers productivity and requires significant effort to manage zones. However, some appreciate that it avoids the excessive micromanagement seen in similar games like RimWorld, allowing for a more streamlined experience.
- “This seems to be true of everything (building, crafting, farming) and just destroys productivity.”
- “Zones cannot be edited, only deleted and recreated, which for farming destroys the existing crop.”
- “Yes, it shares some similarities with RimWorld, in a good way, but it is definitely its own thing and doesn't get bogged down in tedious micromanagement the way that game does.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere effectively captures a post-apocalyptic world through a combination of a fitting soundtrack, ambient sounds, and impressive lighting and weather effects, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers have noted the high quality of the atmosphere as a standout feature alongside the gameplay mechanics.
- “The game's atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world is very well portrayed with a suitable soundtrack, ambient sounds, lighting effects, and weather.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, gameplay mechanics, and atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the humor found in the scavenging activities throughout various environments, including the surface, caves, sewers, and bunkers, highlighting a consistent comedic tone that enhances the overall experience.
- “The humor in scavenging on the surface and exploring underground areas like caves, sewers, and bunkers is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I love the funny moments that come from scavenging in various locations, whether it's on the surface or deep underground.”
- “The game’s humor shines through in the quirky scavenging experiences, from the surface to the depths of caves and bunkers.”