RimWorld - Anomaly Analysis on Niklas Notes

RimWorld - Anomaly

DLC

(released 1 year ago)

Ludeon Studios

TL;DR

It is a horror-themed expansion for RimWorld where colonists face bizarre and terrifying events after awakening a dark monolith. Players must survive and study various horrific entities while managing their colony. It's like a survival simulation, but with more nightmares than usual.

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Genres:

City Builder

Colony Sim

Tactical RPG

Tags:

Strategy

Survival

Indie

Open World

Sci-fi

Simulation

Management

Sandbox

Base Building

Building

Tactical RPG

Colony Sim

City Builder

Procedural Generation

Moddable

Singleplayer

Atmospheric

Story Rich

Space

Replay Value

Cartoony

Western

Likely Inspirations:

Cabin in the Woods

Dead Space

H.P. Lovecraft's works

Resident Evil

The Thing

Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Jun 17, 2025, 1:32 PM)

Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

Review Summary - 2,708

81%

Very Positive

2085

452

94%

Purchased on Steam

130

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

Overall, the RimWorld - Anomaly DLC has received a mixed reception, with players praising its unique content and creepy atmosphere while expressing concerns over balancing issues, limited scope, and technical problems. The sentiment is polarized, highlighting both the excitement for new gameplay mechanics and frustration with certain aspects of the DLC, particularly its perceived lack of integration with the base game and its high price point.

Strongly Positive

Unique Content

Players appreciate the introduction of unique and intriguing content that enhances gameplay.

~22%

Creepy Atmosphere

The DLC successfully creates a creepy and unsettling atmosphere that enhances the horror elements of the game.

~5%

Positive

Gameplay Mechanics

The addition of new gameplay mechanics is seen as a positive enhancement to the overall experience.

~5%

Replayability

Players feel that the DLC adds significant replay value to the game, encouraging them to return for more.

~3%

Soundtrack

The music and sound design are praised for enhancing the overall experience and setting the mood.

~2%

Neutral / Mixed Opinions

Negative

Price Concerns

Some players feel that the DLC is overpriced compared to the content it offers.

~8%

Balancing Issues

Players express frustration with the balancing of new content, feeling it can lead to unfair gameplay experiences.

~4%

Limited Scope

Critics mention that the DLC feels limited in scope and does not add enough to the base game.

~4%

Strongly Negative

Technical Issues

Players report bugs and technical problems that detract from the overall experience.

~4%

Combat Mechanics

The new combat mechanics introduced in the DLC are viewed negatively by some players, citing frustration.

~2%

This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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