Permafrost vs Medieval Dynasty — what actually differs

The same publisher, two very different winters.

The publisher. Toplitz has now shipped two games whose skeleton is "build a settlement and survive the winter" — and Medieval Dynasty proves they can execute it.

Medieval Dynasty is about legacy and dynasty across generations. Permafrost is about one survivor and the cold in front of them right now.

Side by side

Dimension	Permafrost	Medieval Dynasty
Publisher	Toplitz Productions	Toplitz Productions
Setting	Post-collapse frozen Earth	Medieval Europe
Winter	Permanent — the world is frozen	Seasonal — winter is one of four seasons
Core loop	Scavenge, stay warm, build	Build a settlement, raise a dynasty
Co-op	Yes — up to 4 players at launch	Added after launch
Combat	Wildlife and hostile survivors	Light — hunting and bandits
Status	Early Access from 9 Oct 2026	Full release

Medieval Dynasty — Render Cube, 2021. Permafrost — SpaceRocket Games / Toplitz Productions, Early Access 9 October 2026. Anything not yet disclosed for Permafrost is marked as such rather than guessed.

Play Medieval Dynasty if…

You want a complete Toplitz survival-builder with village management and a long arc.

Medieval Dynasty on Steam ↗

Play Permafrost if…

You want the same publisher's production values applied to a harsher, colder, co-op-first world.

Release date & wishlist →

Verdict. The most useful comparison on this list for judging execution risk: it tells you what this publisher is capable of finishing.

FAQ

Is Permafrost like Medieval Dynasty? +

The publisher. Toplitz has now shipped two games whose skeleton is "build a settlement and survive the winter" — and Medieval Dynasty proves they can execute it.

What is the biggest difference between Permafrost and Medieval Dynasty? +

Medieval Dynasty is about legacy and dynasty across generations. Permafrost is about one survivor and the cold in front of them right now.

Which should I play — Permafrost or Medieval Dynasty? +

You want a complete Toplitz survival-builder with village management and a long arc. You want the same publisher's production values applied to a harsher, colder, co-op-first world.

When does Permafrost come out? +

Permafrost enters Early Access on 9 October 2026 on Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store.