SteamWorld Build

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About the Game Break ground on a new frontier as the planet dies around you… The world is ending and you need to escape! Thankfully Astrid knows there is untapped technology deep in the mines that can help you.

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Developer:
The Station Interactive
Publisher:
Thunderful
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
01 December 2023
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (19)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (1851)

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About the Game

Break ground on a new frontier as the planet dies around you…

The world is ending and you need to escape! Thankfully Astrid knows there is untapped technology deep in the mines that can help you. But in order to get to it, you’ll need to grow your Steambot town, manage your resources, open your mines and explore the shadowy depths below. Have you got what it takes to escape this crumbling rock? 



SteamWorld Build is a casual city-building and dungeon-management cross-over set in the SteamWorld universe. It offers a unique and accessible entry to both genres, alongside charming hand-drawn art and a delightful soundtrack.

  • Intuitive City Building: Easily construct and manage your city with simple controls and a user-friendly interface.

  • Dungeon Exploration: Navigate hand-crafted mines, overcome puzzles, and claim valuable treasures. But beware! Dangers lurk in the darkness.

  • Strategic Resource Management: Balance your resources to ensure your city thrives and your residents stay productive.

  • Charming SteamWorld Aesthetic: Immerse yourself in the beloved SteamWorld universe with its distinctive art style and whimsical characters.

  • Relaxing Gameplay: Enjoy a laid-back yet fulfilling experience with four difficulty levels, five base maps, and six additional themed maps to explore, including:

    - Jingle Bolts

    - Dorado Quest

    - Mechanical Meadows

    - Crash Site

    - Steam Wave

    - Skull Valley

    - Steam Fright

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5 8400
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
4 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i7-9700F @ 3.00GHz
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
Storage:
4 GB available space

User reviews

Devil Ayres
Recommended | 07 Jun 2026
33.7h played

It's an OK game. I thought it was like Tropico, but it's more like Anno. The problem is that it's very easy. I got all the achievements except two in 7 hours, but the other two are just a waste of time having to chop

Helpful: 6
maverickwoe
Recommended | 13 May 2026
15.1h played

Very pleasant game. A good mix of two games : An Ano like game where you build a town and upgrade the residences by fulfilling the needs of your citizens And a dungeon keeper like game where you explore, collect

Helpful: 4
babinro
Recommended | 09 Jul 2026
25.1h played

I largely don't like this genre...in fact the SNES version of Sim City is the only game in the genre I really enjoyed. I really enjoyed Steamworld Build. 7.5/10. Great job. Recommended.

Helpful: 0
Muncher 48
Recommended | 06 Jun 2026
9.1h played

Really fun game. great to play mechanics of the game is good as there are a lot of mines and your world running in the background. Definetly very grindy towards the end. Was a bit dissapointed with the dlc doesn't

Helpful: 0
GusDeCooL
Not recommended | 07 Jun 2026
24.1h played

it's okay for the first chapter, there is only 4 level which it consist of 1 level for town and 3 levels for cave where you do the diging. The problem comes after we finished the first chapers where we do another

Helpful: 2
Barlakopofai
Not recommended | 18 Jul 2026
14.2h played

I could never recommend it at full price because this is essentially one singular playthrough of anno's story mode, with one singular level of dungeon keeper. It's a very well made game but like... They just give you 6

Helpful: 1