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SteamWorld Build

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3.1/5

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3.1

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SteamWorld Build
Description
One final landrush! The planet is dyin', Astrid, and it's dig or die trying! That mine under our town is sitting empty, and wouldn't you know there's rumours of ancient tech down there that might help us out of this predicament. Round up the posse, circle the wagons, and let's get to buildin' a...
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3.1/5

( 27 Reviews )

3.1

27 Reviews

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Product details
2023, Thunderful Development, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5 8400, 8 GB, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, Version 11, 4 GB, Requires a 6...
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SteamWorld Build: Mechanized
Time to beat
9 hMain
13.5 h Main + Sides
31 h Completionist
11 h All Styles
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One final landrush! The planet is dyin', Astrid, and it's dig or die trying!

That mine under our town is sitting empty, and wouldn't you know there's rumours of ancient tech down there that might help us out of this predicament. Round up the posse, circle the wagons, and let's get to buildin' a new home! Collect resources above ground and ores down below so we can get those wealthy bots in here to help us build bigger, and we can get the heck out of here!




As your borders expand, new steamfolk will find their way to you! Every bot is crotchety in their own way, and it's up to you to keep them steaming along. Barter to boost efficiency, keep goods flowing to and from the mines and keep everyone happy to make them work their darndest and hardest.




Stare into the abyss long enough and it might just stare back... we're going looking for riches and something down there doesn't want to share! Have gun, dig gravel, and make sure the mines don't collapse upon you as you defend yourselves from the creepy crawlies that lurk within...




  • Break ground on a bustling SteamWorld town, inspired by the Old West.
  • Keep your steambots from getting cranky by ensuring their complex needs get met
  • Dig deep and spread wide to produce resources to aid your search for ancient technologies
  • Defend your mine from the creepy varmints that lurk deep below your town
  • Trade resources at the local train stop and welcome special visitors who'll lend a hand
  • Five distinct maps littered with secrets for the discerning SteamWorld explorer to find
  • Developed from the ground up for both mouse and controller, whichever takes yer fancy.
  • Four difficulty levels, including a sandbox difficulty for when you just want to Build!

©2023 Thunderful Publishing AB

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
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Time to beat
9 hMain
13.5 h Main + Sides
31 h Completionist
11 h All Styles
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Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
1.4 GB

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Posted on: December 2, 2023

F4rtB0mb

Verified owner

Games: 89 Reviews: 21

Thanks but no thanks

I suggest avoiding this game. It contains third party software with the intent on collecting data upon you as well as a EULA (which is not mentioned anywhere on this store page) that lists a buttload of restrictions upon the user including a section that forbids modifying the game in anyway so by agreeing to it you are legally barring yourself from the use of any mods. If they had been upfront about this I wouldn't have wasted my time counting the days till it's release.


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Posted on: December 14, 2023

Geravys

Games: 153 Reviews: 7

Avoid this game

The game collects private data on you, and you'd never know unless you read the agreement. There's also no option to opt out of it, and they explicitly state they are not responsible for what the tracking application does with your data. Agreement: The Game uses PlayFab to collect information about e.g., your gameplay and device. By downloading and using the Game, you agree to the collection and use of this infor-mation by the third-party tools, as set forth in their respective privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party tools. After finding all of this out I wish I could refund the product. I never signed up for being spyed on. I will make sure to never buy from this dev or publisher again and make sure to tell as many people as possible to avoid them.


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Posted on: December 16, 2023

JBrandenburg1

Games: 382 Reviews: 4

I want the game, not the 3rd party crap

I was really looking forward to this game. I tend to hold off until I’m not playing another game and it’s on a good sale, but anticipated games like this I buy full price on day one usually. This time I delayed a bit and I’m glad I did. There’s a reason I get games on gog. I don’t like DRM if I can avoid it. I also don’t appreciate third party software that takes my data and who knows what they do with it. Sure, you can claim that the data is generic or doesn’t collect specific PII, but from what I hear this one does. And even generic data can identify easily with the right tools. Why is there a need for this data collection? Why does the developer need third party software anyway? None of the other games had anything like this that I recall. Steamworld has gone from one of my favorite series to something I want to avoid like a plague overnight. There’s already too much of my data floating around. No thanks. I’m done.


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Posted on: April 18, 2024

joelandsonja

Verified owner

Games: 520 Reviews: 128

DRM and Spyware

The developers of this game thought it was necessary to have you agree to their terms of service in order to play the game, which includes the fact that YOU DO NOT OWN A COPY OF THE GAME. They explicitly state that you are only being granted a license to use the game, but you do not own an actual copy of the game, which goes against everything GOG supposedly stands for. Also, part of the agreement states that they are free to collect your data, so it actually comes preinstalled with spyware. I can't believe the developers of Steamworld are pulling this crap. What's even more surprising is that GOG seems to be okay with it.


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Posted on: January 28, 2024

HowGreenWasMyMoney

Games: 47 Reviews: 21

Simple Fun

First off, I absolutely detest EULAs in single player games and endorse the current one-star review for ripping into this game for having one. I *will* note that after much backlash, the devs have removed data collection, saying it went further than they intended/realized. As for the game itself, it's a simplified city-/dungeon-builder hybrid. If you're into complex 4X-style strategy games and the like, and like to be challenged, you can safely move along. This is not hard, not stressful and a single playthrough took me about 10 hours. This is more of a casual title, probably ideal for newbies or those just look for something to wind down with while listening/watching something else. (I don't actually know if there even is a fail state for the game.)


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