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The titular "frostpunk" was the only true strength this game had since it isn't that great of city builder, not a great logistics game, not a great narrative game or a great strategy game nor great for roleplaying nor a great society simulation. It's only mildly competent at all of these genres mashed up together. As if it wasn't sure what kind of game it wanted to be, the "frostpunk" was clearly developed first and then they had to make it a game. The setting would work just as well as a movie or a series if not even better.
I think it's why Frostpunk 2 didn't find the same success. They tinkered with the game's identity, aesthetic, setting and vibe as you put it. The most important part.

BUNDLE UP IT'S GETTING COLDER
Protip to avoid a death spiral: heat all the fucking homes