Cataclismo

Cataclismo is a fortress-building strategy game in which players lead the last human survivors against waves of hostile creatures known as the Horrors. Set in a world devastated by the Cataclismo, the game requires the player to construct fortifications brick by brick, to defend existing settlements and help the protagonist Iris find a way to end the constant attacks. A modular building system allows for customized fortress designs (which can be saved and shared online), taking into account structural integrity and defensive positioning.

Gameplay consists of resource management, exploration, and combat. During the day, the player gathers materials, constructs their settlements and defenses, and trains units. At night, waves of enemies attack, requiring strategic deployment of units including archers, cannoneers, and short-range troops. Defensive structures and traps play a role in repelling assaults, while elevated positions both stabilize walls and give defending units a larger degree of safety, though some can only be used at high or low wall heights. Units can be upgraded with new abilities, and fortifications can be adapted to counter evolving threats.

Players can establish resource-gathering outposts, construct support buildings, and develop technologies to enhance their settlements. The game includes a single-player campaign, a skirmish mode with hand-crafted maps, and a challenge mode featuring procedurally generated battles. A built-in map editor allows players to create and share custom skirmish maps and fortress blueprints.