Winter

Winter is an economic strategy game set in forests filled with creatures from Slavic mythology. You manage a settlement, gather silver and recruit fighters to defend it from the creatures that attack at night. As you explore the forests and uncover their lore, you work toward bringing eternal spring and restoring the powers of the child of fire.

The child of fire

A child born with a heart that burns like a dragon’s breath and exceptional kindness catches the attention of the gods. Their power drives a hunter to madness, bringing sorrow to innocent people. To restore balance, the water deity takes the frost’s powers, but the frost imprisons the child’s soul in a sacred totem so they can defeat a vengeful merman with their army. The water deity also causes the death of Mokosh, the god of nature and life. The child of fire is punished for misdeeds and strives each day to reclaim their true self and restore their powers.

Manage the settlement

You gather silver, build and upgrade the settlement, and work to keep the community prosperous enough to attract fighters. You recruit from neighboring settlements and train your fighters to use their distinct skills and abilities. Each night, you build fiery walls and lead your army against the creatures of winter; each new day brings further challenges.

Creatures and weather

The forests hold a range of mythical beings, each with its own abilities, strengths and weaknesses. Random weather events add further challenges, and offerings and prayers to the gods can influence the weather, bringing benefits or hindrances. You must adapt your plans as conditions change.