Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Now 90% Off on Steam
A Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is currently available on Steam for approximately $2.50, a 90% discount from its original $25 price, until June 18. According to Notebookcheck, the medieval survival strategy game tasks players with managing a small group of citizens trapped in a besieged city, prioritizing resource allocation over combat.
How does A Siege Survival: Gloria Victis play?
The gameplay loop splits into two distinct phases, a structure Notebookcheck notes is reminiscent of This War of Mine. During the day, players operate within a secure camp to cook food, craft weapons and arrows, and treat the wounded. Nighttime shifts the focus to stealth, as players scavenge the ruined city for supplies while avoiding enemy patrols.
Success depends on managing scarcity. Players must decide whether to give remaining food to the city’s defenders to prolong the siege or feed starving civilians to prevent a total societal collapse. Notebookcheck reports that the game becomes progressively more difficult the longer the siege lasts.
What are the critical reviews and performance ratings?
Player and critic reception is divided. Metacritic reports a Metascore of 69 and a user score of 6.3. However, Steam reviews are more favorable, with a 79% positive rating across roughly 1,700 reviews, according to Notebookcheck.
Common criticisms center on outdated graphics and a lack of replayability. Some players reported that the gameplay loop becomes monotonous over time. Despite these flaws, Notebookcheck suggests the current $2.50 price point makes these issues easier to overlook. For handheld users, the title is listed as “Playable” on Steam Deck.
Why is the “civilian survival” trend growing in strategy games?
The shift from commanding armies to managing desperate civilians represents a broader trend in the survival strategy genre. Traditional strategy games focus on expansion and conquest. In contrast, titles like A Siege Survival and This War of Mine focus on attrition and moral compromise.
This “survivalist” approach moves the win condition from victory to mere existence. By centering the experience on the non-combatant, developers are creating a psychological layer of gameplay where the primary enemy is not the opposing army, but the depletion of basic needs. This trend suggests a growing market preference for high-stakes, emotionally driven management sims over traditional power fantasies.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Steam discount end?
The 90% discount expires on June 18.
Is A Siege Survival: Gloria Victis compatible with Steam Deck?
Yes, it is officially rated as “Playable” on the Steam Deck.
What is the current sale price?
The game is priced at approximately $2.50, down from $25.
How does it differ from typical strategy games?
Instead of leading an army, players manage a group of civilians focused on survival, scavenging, and resource management during a siege.
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