Against the Storm Splits Base Game and DLC Achievements in Steam Client Beta

The public Against the Storm achievement page currently lists 80 achievements: 59 in one base game set and 21 across two DLC sets. Steam shows base game progress in blue and DLC progress in purple. According to Valve, DLC you cannot access does not count toward your overall game progress. If you own additional content, you can track its achievements in their separate sets.

Each set has its own progress bar. Completing every achievement in a set earns a set-complete trophy on your Steam profile. Valve says that completion remains preserved if more achievements are later added to that set. New DLC challenges remain achievements to unlock through play.

Why the Split Matters to Achievement Hunters

The issue arose before the first DLC. In an August 4, 2024, Steam discussion, developer Leisurely Luke asked whether the DLC should add achievements. He warned that, under the system then in place, a 100% score would become impossible without the DLC. Player Lukker asked specifically about that consequence, and the developer confirmed it.

In its October 16 announcement, Eremite says 86% of respondents to its earlier poll favored DLC achievements. The new sets address the conflict for players without extra content: they can complete the base game, while DLC owners retain separate achievements to pursue.

Where to Find the Sets

Valve says the updated achievements page can be reached from the Games List on the Steam website or from a game in your Steam Library. You can filter by set and by locked or unlocked achievements, toggle global unlock rates, and compare progress with up to three friends. The total each person can earn may differ when they have access to different DLC. For access to the beta, Valve links its official Steam Client Beta guide.