Death by FrostByte

Death by FrostByte is a colony-building and mining game set as a new Ice Age approaches after years of scorching heat. With much of the land covered in ice and cities relocating, the mining industry has lost space even as demand rises. You head to the Arctic to build a mining company and a colony that can survive the harsh climate.

Build a mining colony

You recruit workers to mine resources and manufacture parts, then expand your industry with crafted components and buildings. Use a drone to explore the map, uncover fog of war, find resources and expand beyond your starting area. You can choose up to five challenges and work through 13 main objectives.

Manage the climate and colony

Weather and snowstorms threaten to freeze your base. Build heaters and walls that divert wind, and use Unfreezing Crews and wind mitigation to protect the colony. You also manage temperature and other weather conditions, workers, food production, power and water systems, currency, contracts and research.

Workers can be assigned to day or night shifts, and higher-level workers speed up production. Maintain your water and power grids, and use the laboratory to research and upgrade technology for better items and quality-of-life improvements. Automation supports mining and resource production.

Industry and trade

Craft components and buildings to grow the mining operation, and buy or sell items through the market. Completing contracts earns currency and reputation. The game also includes research and upgrades, alongside a continuing struggle to balance industrial expansion with limited resources and the climate.