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Robin Valentine

SteamWorld Build review

A bustling town in SteamWorld Build.
Need to Know

What is it? A city builder with Dungeon Keeper-like layers, set in a world of steampunk robots.
Release date December 1, 2023
Expect to pay TBC
Developer The Station
Publisher Thunderful Publishing
Reviewed on Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 32GB RAM
Steam Deck Playable
Link Official site

For a decade now, the SteamWorld games have been carving out their own lovely little niche, bringing charm, accessibility, and a brisk pace to a selection of different genres. They've not put a foot wrong yet, but this latest entry is a risk—it's the first SteamWorld game not developed by original creators Image & Form, with The Station taking the reins instead. Does it live up to its predecessors? Well… not quite, but that doesn't mean its mash-up of city building and Dungeon Keeper-like underground excavation isn't still a very pleasant way to spend a weekend. 

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