Is Homeseek comparable to another survival game? A developer's perspective

Dear survivors (and all those curious about traversing the harsh and barren wastes),

We wanted to address a question we see coming up frequently in the community:

Is Homeseek comparable to Frostpunk?

While we’re flattered to be held up against such a titan of a game, it’s important to us that the differences between our respective apocalyptic survival titles be made clear.

So, is Homeseek an alternate version of Frostpunk? In short, no. While Frostpunk has undeniably inspired us in the creation of Homeseek, there are only a few shared elements, such as citizen management and their post-apocalyptic settings. (It's also essential to note that Frostpunk boasts three times the development time and a significantly larger team than ours, making any direct comparison unrealistic.)

That being said, we take pride in forging our own path, and we have created a unique and challenging game world of our own that is well worth exploring. For example…

Homeseek is story focused

We set out to create a realistic portrayal of a dystopian future, and with that comes many hard choices that can help determine your success or failure within the game. We love how immersive and deeply impactful the pre-designed narrative we’ve created is, but we also understand some elements may feel linear in nature. We created a world with many choices and paths, but just like in a real survival situation, there are decisions that can help you move forward and those that can doom you. There are certain technologies and discoveries that are always going to be necessary to acquire to forge your way forward on your journey to find a sustainable home, and it’s up to you to find them.

Homeseek’s maps are designed for each survival experience

We chose to create a tailored experience for players, rather than one that’s randomly generated. We believe this approach offers a more captivating way to explore our world, and allows us to ensure that the element of survival will always be there. The combination of the pre-designed narrative and maps tailored for each scenario forms the foundation of our life-or-death in-game consequences, setting us apart from other strategy survival games.

Homeseek’s citybuilding is unique

In a survival situation, it is not practical to expand endlessly. That’s why in Homeseek, players are presented with the realistic problem of limited space and resources and must strategize to overcome those challenges through the careful placement of buildings. Additionally, just like in the real world, distance and elevation affect efficiencies and create their own unique challenges in gameplay.

Homeseek’s replayability branches across game modes

Since Homeseek is a story-focused game, we understand that once players have moved through the branching narrative enough times, they may be finished replaying the story. To cater to those seeking more, we introduced the Endless mode and Online Multiplayer mode. These modes serve as endgame challenges, providing added replayability for our dedicated players.

In conclusion…

While Homeseek draws inspiration from Frostpunk, the two games differ significantly. We have always been dedicated to offering a unique and engaging experience that sets us apart in the world of post-apocalyptic gaming, and we believe we have achieved that by creating a distinct and captivating game world worth exploring.

We hope this insight answers your question about the relationship between the games and helps you make an informed decision about Homeseek!

If you’d like to chat with the devs or link up with other survivors to share strategies or see who comes out on top in a multiplayer battle, join our Discord! You can also follow us on Twitter (X) for development updates.