SteamWorld Build is a city SIM game that involves a combination of strategy, foresight, and on-the-spot decision-making skills. Players will be required to perform numerous practical tasks if they wish to develop a thriving community over time.

In terms of how logistics plays an important role, SteamWorld Build shares some elements in common with other simulation platforms, such as City Mania: Town Building Game. However, there is also a fair amount of exploration that is necessary in order to keep vital supplies flowing.

Averting certain catastrophe

The premise of SteamWorld Build involves an abandoned mining town located within a world that is soon to suffer a great catastrophe. The only way to survive is to extract resources from the ground in order to construct a thriving town. There are even rumors that advanced technology is buried somewhere deep within the earth.

Proactive management

It is always important to keep on top of the citizens to ensure that they perform at their peak. Players must supply them with goods and services while “motivating” workers with short jolts of electricity from time to time.

A defensive element

One unique element within this game involves hidden dangers that lurk just below the surface. As the miners begin to dig deeper, they will discover aggressive creatures that must be eliminated. Other tasks will certainly keep players on their toes, such as ensuring that mine walls do not collapse.

Multi-platform release

After being available as a free-to-play demo for quite a while, SteamWorld Build will be officially released on various platforms. These include PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. 

Part of a much larger franchise

Created by Thunderful Development, this game is part of a larger series associated with other popular variants, including SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist. Thus, players who are already familiar with these titles should enjoy what SteamWorld Build has to offer.