After the Collapse

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After the Collapse is a single player city builder game. It was developed by Anarkis Gaming and was released on September 9, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

After The Collapse is a 2D base building game set in a post-apocalyptic world featuring urban environments. Your task is to manage a band of survivors and protect them against raiders, mutants and other environmental threats while keeping them fed.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging story quest with multiple factions, providing excellent replayability.
Active developer support with regular updates, enhancing the overall experience.
Unique mechanics like underground building and a strategic map, adding depth to gameplay.

Clunky UI and poor AI behavior, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Performance issues on various systems, including crashes and slowdowns.
Combat mechanics are underwhelming, with unresponsive character actions and imbalanced encounters.

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 base building and exploration. However, many feel it lacks innovation compared to similar titles like RimWorld, with some mechanics being overly complicated or uninspired. While the game offers a unique research tree and modding support, it struggles to maintain player interest and could benefit from clearer mechanics and a stronger identity.
- “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
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The game's story mode is generally praised for its engaging narrative and replayability through different factions, providing a compelling experience for players. While many find the storyline enjoyable and well-structured, some report frustrations with certain gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story mode is highlighted as a standout feature, offering a mix of structured goals and sandbox elements.
- “Great story quest to follow, then the option to play different factions gives good replay options.”
- “I love the story mode; the gameplay is gripping.”
- “Absolutely loved the story, played it to completion.”
- “The story mode seems completely busted.”
- “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 va!”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
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.
- “The graphics are simple but clean, and it's easy to see what's going on.”
- “I like this game so much; just need some improvement with the graphics.”
- “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 fails to 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 stability of the game allows me to focus on the gameplay without worrying about technical issues.”
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game effectively enhances the post-apocalyptic atmosphere, drawing comparisons to titles like RimWorld and Songs of Syx. The soundtrack, along with ambient sounds and environmental effects, contributes significantly to the immersive experience, although some players question the game's long-term potential in a competitive genre.
- “The game's atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world is very well portrayed with a suitable soundtrack, ambient sounds, lighting effects, and weather.”
- “So far so good, kind of a bridge between RimWorld and Songs of Syx in terms of scale, in a Fallout-esque post-apocalypse.”
- “- the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is lacking.”
- “Other games (e.g. Songs of Syx) have really nailed the large colony niche, so I'm not really sure what future this game has.”
- “The game's atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world is very well portrayed, but the music does not enhance the experience.”
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 choose 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 already several game modes and scenarios, which makes for great replay value.”
- “I like having the option of playing underground, which gives the game great replayability.”
- “Replayability is high as no two games are the same, and you can choose hard starting locations to challenge yourself.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
- “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 self.”
- “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 break, ultimately crashing 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 its impressive soundtrack, ambient sounds, and dynamic lighting and weather effects, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers have noted a strong synergy between the atmosphere and gameplay mechanics, contributing to a highly immersive environment.
- “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 in the game, highlighting its amusing scavenging experiences across various environments, including the surface, underground caves, sewers, and bunkers. The comedic elements enhance the exploration and add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
- “The humor in scavenging on the surface, in caves, sewers, and bunkers is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I love the funny moments that come from exploring the map and finding quirky items in unexpected places.”
- “The game’s humor shines through in its scavenging mechanics, making every underground adventure a laugh.”