SteamWorld Build

Item: SteamWorld Build
Rating: 66
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-02-05

Summary

Well-balanced and intuitive mechanics
Unique dual-layer gameplay
Charming and relaxing city builder
Lack of depth and challenge
Game-breaking bugs and glitches
Limited replay value

Emotions

Disappointment29%Enjoyment16%Satisfaction16%Frustration11%Joy6%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 60%
Unhelpful reviews: 40%
Protest reviews: 0%

66%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
34%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 849
Negative points: 635
Gameplay points: 839
Perf. points: 33
Rec. points: 111
Misc points: 7

Point	Description	Importance
Well-balanced and intuitive mechanics Description The game is noted for its well-balanced mechanics, intuitive controls, and easy-to-understand gameplay. It offers a good mix of city building, resource management, and exploration without being too complex. Importance 95%	The game is noted for its well-balanced mechanics, intuitive controls, and easy-to-understand gameplay. It offers a good mix of city building, resource management, and exploration without being too complex.	95%
Unique dual-layer gameplay Description The game features a unique dual-layer system that combines city building on the surface with mining and exploration underground. This blend adds a fresh twist to the genre and keeps players engaged. Importance 77%	The game features a unique dual-layer system that combines city building on the surface with mining and exploration underground. This blend adds a fresh twist to the genre and keeps players engaged.	77%
Charming and relaxing city builder Description The game is praised for its charming aesthetic, relaxing gameplay, and enjoyable city-building mechanics. It is considered a cozy and fun experience, perfect for short play sessions and casual players. Importance 55%	The game is praised for its charming aesthetic, relaxing gameplay, and enjoyable city-building mechanics. It is considered a cozy and fun experience, perfect for short play sessions and casual players.	55%
Good visuals and soundtrack Description The game is praised for its charming visuals, beautiful graphics, and pleasant soundtrack. The art style and music contribute to the overall enjoyable and immersive experience. Importance 55%	The game is praised for its charming visuals, beautiful graphics, and pleasant soundtrack. The art style and music contribute to the overall enjoyable and immersive experience.	55%
Enjoyable mining and combat Description The mining part of the game is particularly enjoyable, featuring combat, turrets, and conveyor belts. The underground exploration and defense mechanics add depth and variety to the gameplay. Importance 37%	The mining part of the game is particularly enjoyable, featuring combat, turrets, and conveyor belts. The underground exploration and defense mechanics add depth and variety to the gameplay.	37%
Worth the price, especially on sale Description The game is considered a good value for money, especially when purchased at a discount. It offers a solid and enjoyable experience that is worth the time and investment. Importance 36%	The game is considered a good value for money, especially when purchased at a discount. It offers a solid and enjoyable experience that is worth the time and investment.	36%
Suitable for casual and beginner players Description The game is recommended for casual players and beginners due to its accessible and less challenging gameplay. It is easy to pick up and play, making it a good entry point for newcomers to the genre. Importance 9%	The game is recommended for casual players and beginners due to its accessible and less challenging gameplay. It is easy to pick up and play, making it a good entry point for newcomers to the genre.	9%
Part of the SteamWorld series Description The game is a enjoyable entry into the SteamWorld series, maintaining the visual style, character design, and humor typical of the franchise. It is recommended for fans of the series. Importance 6%	The game is a enjoyable entry into the SteamWorld series, maintaining the visual style, character design, and humor typical of the franchise. It is recommended for fans of the series.	6%
Replayable with multiple maps Description The game offers multiple maps and sandbox mode, providing replayability and continuous new content and challenges for players to enjoy. Importance 3%	The game offers multiple maps and sandbox mode, providing replayability and continuous new content and challenges for players to enjoy.	3%

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