Cataclismo

Cataclismo is a strategy game set after a cataclysmic event that has left the world corrupted and humanity’s survivors under constant threat. Players lead a fortress-building effort, constructing defensive structures from wood and stone across multiple biomes while sending units out to gather resources needed for growth and defense. Fortresses are built using a modular, brick-by-brick construction system that allows structures to be designed piece by piece, from pre-made blueprints, or from designs shared by other players.

During the day, players explore the surrounding map, gather resources, and expand their fortifications, taking into account structural integrity and load-bearing supports, as collapsing structures can affect both enemies and allied units. At night, waves of enemies called Horrors attack in greater numbers, requiring players to position troops such as bowmen and cannoneers, make use of chokepoints and traps, and adapt their defenses to the evolving situation. Fortress design affects tactical options, including height advantages and tiered defensive positions, and additional structures such as recruitment centres and housing support the wider defensive effort.

The game includes a single-player narrative campaign, a skirmish mode with hand-crafted maps, and a challenge mode featuring procedurally generated maps with increasingly difficult waves of enemies. A map editor allows players to create and share their own skirmish maps, while the construction system supports the sharing of blueprints between players.