Permafrost Announced as a Frozen Post-Apocalyptic Survival Game

Survival After the World Freezes Over

Toplitz Productions and newcomer studio SpaceRocket Games have teamed up to bring us “Permafrost,”  a brand-new survival game set in a brutally cold post-apocalyptic world. It’s not just about battling the elements. It’s about what’s left of humanity when the world freezes over.

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The game is coming to Steam Early Access in 2025 and will support solo play or online co-op with up to four players.

What’s It All About?

After a mysterious event known as the “shattering,” the Earth has been plunged into a never-ending winter. Cities are abandoned, governments are gone, and billions didn’t survive. Those who did? They now have to deal with freezing temperatures, roaming threats, and the collapse of everything that once made the world livable.

In Permafrost, you’re one of the survivors. The goal? Stay alive—and maybe rebuild something along the way.

Key Features

• Survival in a Harsh Environment: Adapt to the perpetual winter by scavenging for resources, hunting rare animals, and crafting essential tools amidst the unforgiving elements.
• Base Building and Crafting: Construct intricate shelters, cultivate crops, and develop technology using upcycled materials to thrive in the icy expanse.
• Dynamic Decision Making: Navigate moral dilemmas as you decide between rebuilding society or seizing power, shaping humanity’s fate amidst the frozen wasteland.
• Exploration and Discovery: Uncover the secrets of the ‘shattering’ while exploring the frozen remnants of civilization by land and sea, seeking valuable resources and unraveling the mysteries of the past.
• Cold Zones: Explore cold zones for additional resources and valuable loot, scout and restore buildings, and create new living spaces.
• Deadly Combat: Defend against threats using primitive weapons or firearms, facing hostile enemies or natural predators in a relentless battle for survival.
• Dog Companion: A rescued dog serves as a faithful companion and early warning system, using its keen sense of smell and awareness to help you roam the wilderness.
• Multiplayer Co-op: Go alone or join forces with friends in online co-op to scavenge, craft, build, and survive in a brutal world.

Toplitz on the Future of Survival Games

“We’re expanding our presence in the survival genre—from titles like Medieval Dynasty to the more intense experiences like Serum. Permafrost brings a fresh, modern twist with complex survival mechanics and a powerful atmosphere.”

– Matthias Wuensche, CEO, Toplitz Productions

About the Developers

Toplitz Productions

Toplitz is an experienced publisher based in Germany and Austria, known for games with depth and creativity. Their titles include the Dynasty and Giant series, with a growing lineup of survival-focused experiences.

SpaceRocket Games

Founded in 2023, SpaceRocket began with a small core team and now includes 15 developers. Permafrost is their first major project, showing early promise as a standout survival game with heart and ambition.