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SteamWorld Build (2023)

The Station Interactive

Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S

3.28 from 61 ratings

432 members have it in their collection · 3 playing now · 240 backlogged · 34 wish listed

How long? Main story 10h · with extras 11h (from 5 logged playthroughs)

In SteamWorld Build, you must escape a dying planet by building a mining town to dig up vital long-lost technology. Meet the ever-growing needs of your citizens, trade resources and defend your mine from the creatures that lurk below.
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Developers
The Station Interactive
Publishers
Thunderful
Genres
Simulator, Strategy
Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), Sandbox, Science fiction
Series
SteamWorld
Events
PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2023, Xbox @ Gamescom, Gamescom Studio 2023, Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2023, MIX Showcase March 2023
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Release dates

  • Dec 01, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

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Rating distribution

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2 stars
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SniktMaster

Review SniktMaster 4/5 · Jan 19, 2026

Citybuilder for People Who Don't Always Love Citybuilders

This took over my entire weekend. Got it in the Steamworld Bundle on sale($20 for basically every Steamworld game is an absolute steal btw) and got really addicted. I really liked the combination of citybuilder above ground, and mining for unique resources underground. There is an end goal, so I did technically beat it. They have various maps and a …

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This took over my entire weekend. Got it in the Steamworld Bundle on sale($20 for basically every Steamworld game is an absolute steal btw) and got really addicted. I really liked the combination of citybuilder above ground, and mining for unique resources underground. There is an end goal, so I did technically beat it. They have various maps and a few modifiers if you want to play multiple times, but I think the one playthrough satisfied me. Took 10ish hours to get through.

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jUANFER123

Review jUANFER123 4/5 · Jan 23, 2025

Cortito y simple, pero disfrutón

Todos los Steam world son maravillosos. Este mantiene la esencia y se deja disfrutar, pero he echado en falta más historia. Le echaré una segunda run con mayor dificultad, a ver qué tal.

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Gangreen

Status Gangreen Dec 23, 2023

I played quite a bit of SimCity when it first came out and this is a very nice, fresh take on city building games. It is very relaxing and straightforward for an hour but I don't find anything in this really compelling. However, I commend that the developers continue to try new games in this world and look forward to …

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I played quite a bit of SimCity when it first came out and this is a very nice, fresh take on city building games. It is very relaxing and straightforward for an hour but I don't find anything in this really compelling. However, I commend that the developers continue to try new games in this world and look forward to what they have in the future.

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Spectre3353

Review Spectre3353 4/5 · Dec 18, 2023

Solidly Built

Very solid for what it is. Just not a ton of variability or depth. Played through twice and thoroughly enjoyed the 20 hours I spent. Not really much reason to go back for a third run though.

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Spectre3353

Status Spectre3353 Dec 18, 2023

Very solid for what it is. Just not a ton of variability or depth. Played through twice and thoroughly enjoyed the 20 hours I spent. Not really much reason to go back for a third run though.

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16BitGuardian

Review 16BitGuardian 4/5 · Dec 8, 2023

Short but Sweet

short but fun, the space available was always JUST enough so it kept you on your toes but didnt overwhelm...came close to losing a few times

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kensho

Review kensho 4/5 · Dec 3, 2023

Breezy great time

I play every Steamworld on launch day, and they don't disappoint!

Easy and simple for the genre, but perfect for the 8 hours it took on balanced. As always a polished bite sized version of what they tackle, this time city management AND dungeon-keeper style strategy.

I can't wait to try hard mode, but it could both improve my opinion …

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I play every Steamworld on launch day, and they don't disappoint!

Easy and simple for the genre, but perfect for the 8 hours it took on balanced. As always a polished bite sized version of what they tackle, this time city management AND dungeon-keeper style strategy.

I can't wait to try hard mode, but it could both improve my opinion on the complexity, or frustrate, so we'll see! At the very least there seems to be a variety of locales to choose from which slightly change a buff you receive and supposedly vary the visuals, but I'm not expecting anything crazy.

I wish the story was more present tho, as it stands, it's barely 5 or 6 conversations at specific upgrade points, and having played all the games (and enjoying the connections in their universe) it is intriguing but just not enough.

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