Against the Storm - Nightwatchers

Against the Storm - Nightwatchers is an enthralling expansion for the acclaimed city-building strategy game. It introduces the resilient Bats as a new species, alongside two challenging biomes, unique world events, fresh buildings, and more. Unravel the complexities of barren Rocky Ravines or fertile but volatile Bamboo Flats, overcoming environmental challenges and forging alliances to thrive. Delve into the rich gameplay possibilities, braving the Scorched Queen’s ever-demanding rule while leading settlements to prosperity. With its dark fantasy atmosphere, roguelike elements, and extensive new content, Nightwatchers pushes the boundaries of survival city-building in creative ways that will captivate new and returning players alike.

Eremite Games
Hooded Horse
July 31, 2025
87 % Positive (55 reviews)

Features

New Playable Species: Bats

Introducing the hardy and austere Bats, who bring expertise in metallurgy and a unique devotion to productivity.

Rocky Ravine Biome

An unforgiving landscape with stone trees and resource challenges, made manageable through strategic trading with black market merchants.

Bamboo Flats Biome

A verdant yet unstable region requiring careful cooperation with the native Fluffbeak for soil fertilization and settlement success.

World Events

Immerse yourself in dynamic scenarios like criminal organizations, experimental explosions, and tree-eating monsters, each with unique rewards and challenges.

Legendary Cornerstones & Deeds

Unlock new cornerstones, deeds, and decorations to enhance settlement strategies and climb the upgrade tree in the Smoldering City.

New Music Tracks

Enjoy 27 additional music tracks that enhance the atmospheric richness of Against the Storm's growing world.

Resource Management & Economy

Manage resources in real-time with pause, adapt to fluctuating variables, and navigate roguelike replay value to secure survival under the Scorched Queen’s rule.

Key Features

Single-player
Downloadable Content
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the game about?

Against the Storm - Nightwatchers is a strategy and simulation game expansion about leading settlements in harsh environments, managing resources, and navigating complex challenges while serving the Scorched Queen.

What are the new features in Nightwatchers?

This expansion introduces the new Bats species, two biomes (Rocky Ravines and Bamboo Flats), world events, legendary cornerstones, buildings, and decorations, as well as new world map modifiers and additional music tracks.

What are the unique challenges in the new biomes?

Rocky Ravines challenge players with a lack of wood and reliance on black market traders, while Bamboo Flats feature unstable soil that requires careful management of the native Fluffbeaks for fertilizer production.

What languages does the game support?

The game supports 18 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and more.

What platforms is the game released on?

The game is available on Windows and distributed via Steam.

What gameplay features are included?

Key gameplay features include single-player mode, support for Steam achievements, Steam cloud saves, family sharing, and downloadable content.

Genres

Tags

Strategy Simulation City Builder Base Building Colony Sim Management Resource Management Building Roguelike Survival Dark Fantasy Sandbox Real-Time with Pause Open World Singleplayer Moddable RTS Economy Replay Value Automation

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows® 10 (64-bit)

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 450 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (1 GB)

Requires

Processor

Intel® Core™ i3-530 (dual-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X4 965 (quad-core)

Recommended

Os

Windows® 10 (64-bit)

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

5 GB available space

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 290X (4 GB)

Requires

Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-2500K (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8320 (quad-core)

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Traditional Chinese
Italian
Czech
Hungarian
Turkish
Ukrainian
Thai
Spanish - Latin America

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