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Cataclysm Era

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Cataclysm Era playtest

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Build your forces, conquer cities, and unite the wasteland. Cataclysm Era merges real-time tactics, fast-paced top-down battles, and deep management systems to let you forge a new order from the world’s remains.

Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.

Access
Instant
On playtest since
Aug 27, 2026
Planned release
Coming soon
Developer
better now
Platforms
Windows
Players
Single-player
Languages
English, Simplified Chinese

How to join the Cataclysm Era playtest

  1. Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
  2. Use the Cataclysm Era playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
  3. The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.

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How AI is used

AI-generated 2D art assets, music, and sound effects.

The developer's own words, from Steam.

About Cataclysm Era

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🧭 Grand Strategy: Build Your Power, Reforge Civilization

Cataclysm Era offers a dynamic strategic world full of possibilities.

Join an existing faction—or rise as an independent ruler—to conquer the wasteland.

Shape the world through war, diplomacy, trade, and policy.

Experience a simulated economic ecosystem, where population, industry, technology, policy, and prices all interact.

Every decision you make can bring prosperity—or ruin—to a city.

⚔️ Real-Time Tactics: A Fusion of Strategy and Action

  • Formation Editor: Design each squad’s formation freely.
  • Unit Customization: Equip soldiers with diverse weapons, armor, and gear.
  • Real-Time Command: Adapt to terrain, reposition your troops, and overcome crises on the fly.

🎯 Top-Down Shooter: Lead from the Frontlines

In the heat of battle, you are not just a commander—you’re a warrior.

Take control of your character in top-down combat, turning the tide with precise maneuvers amidst gunfire and explosions.

Progression System:

  • Develop unique skills and traits to define your playstyle.
  • Strengthen yourself through exploration, research, technology, or psychic power.
  • Awaken extraordinary abilities—use telekinesis to control weapons and objects, unleashing devastating attacks!

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Content Warning:

This game contains adult themes, including:

  • Blood and violence
  • Indirect sexual references

From the game's Steam page.