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Build a SteamBot town on a dying planet, balance its economy, and explore dangerous mines for parts to fuel an escape rocket.
Released 01 Dec 2023
Build a SteamBot Town
Satisfy Resident Needs
Dig Deeper Mine Levels
SteamWorld Build is a casual city-building and dungeon-management cross-over set in the SteamWorld Universe, where you build and manage a town on a dying planet. You'll need to balance resources, construction, and exploration to its depths to ensure your town's survival and eventual escape.
Developed by The Station · Published by Thunderful Publishing
With the planet nearing its end, you guide a settlement of SteamBots as it prepares to escape. Growing the town and exploring the mines beneath it are both essential to that goal.
Build roads, homes, and production facilities, then meet residents’ needs to advance them through higher tiers. Manage resources and construction as the town expands and unlocks new capabilities.
Excavate multiple mine levels, send workers to gather resources, and set up defenses against dangers in the depths. The mines supply materials for the surface settlement, while the town supports further exploration and the search for rocket parts.
Reviewers who enjoyed the game often point to its relaxed, approachable city building and the back-and-forth between growing a town and exploring its mines. They also appreciate the distinctive robot-filled look, music, and straightforward controls. Some find the experience too easy or repetitive, especially across multiple maps.
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
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 28 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
