Against the Storm Free Steam Weekend Ends July 13: Play the Roguelite City Builder
City-building roguelite Against the Storm is set for a free-to-play weekend on Steam, running through July 13 (Monday). It’s a limited-time chance to test the “dark fantasy meets settlement survival” loop before deciding whether to buy.
What you’ll do during Against the Storm’s free weekend
If you haven’t checked it out before, Against the Storm puts you in charge of building and expanding settlements in a world where the rain never stops. The gameplay mixes classic city builder systems with roguelite-style progression, so each attempt is a fresh run with new challenges.
Across runs, you’re tasked with managing different kinds of villagers—each group has its own needs you must keep up with. You’ll gather and harvest resources, maintain your settlement, and push back against environmental pressure, then start over when the cycle resets.
The game has stood out for its approach to the city builder genre in recent years, which is part of why it earned strong attention and feedback from players. In its latest published figures from April last year, it passed 1.5 million copies sold. On Steam, it also carries a 94% “Very Positive” rating based on more than 32,000 reviews.
Free weekend timing lines up with Update 1.10
The free-to-play window also overlaps with a recent update that adds new mechanics and polish. That includes World Map Modifiers, along with balance and bug fixes, UI improvements, and additional quality-of-life changes drawn from community feedback. Players can review the complete changelog directly on Steam to see every item in detail.
- Update 1.10 is now live on PC
- Added 3 new World Map Modifiers
- Hauler system overhaul
- New option to run Training Expeditions with 4 species
- Fishing Hut panel improvements
- Additional changes included
Pricing, platforms, and what to watch next
Once the free weekend ends, the base game is listed at $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99. It’s also marked down by 75% as part of the promotion.
That discount is happening even though the Steam Summer Sale has already wrapped up. A new event is now active as well: Tacticon, Steam’s tactics-themed sale and event aimed at encouraging players to check out builders, strategy games, tactics titles, and more. The game’s two DLCs are also currently discounted.
In terms of where you can play, Against the Storm is available on PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. Console players can find it on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game is also accessible through Game Pass for players who want another way in.
With the free weekend running until July 13, the most immediate thing to watch is whether the new World Map Modifiers and the hauler overhaul change how players plan early settlement setups—especially for anyone trying to optimize runs during their trial window.
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Against the Storm is getting a free to play weekend, running until July 13th (Monday). It gives players a chance to jump in and try the critically acclaimed dark fantasy…
