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SteamWorld Build

A Simulator game by The Station Interactive, released in 2023

77/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

In SteamWorld Build, you must escape a dying planet by building a mining town to dig up vital long-lost technology. Meet the ever-growing needs of your citizens, trade resources and defend your mine from the creatures that lurk below.

Single player

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SteamWorld Build Download Size

The official download size for SteamWorld Build is 8 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.48 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

8GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.48USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

10 mins

Is SteamWorld Build Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
12Players Online

There are currently 12 people playing SteamWorld Build, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 14.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the SteamWorld Build save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\SteamWorldBuild\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/SteamWorldBuild/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/SteamWorldBuild/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is SteamWorld Build Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified SteamWorld Build, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 16 user configs ↗

Can I Run SteamWorld Build?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run SteamWorld Build smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 8 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5 8400
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNvidia GeForce GTX 1050
  • 💾
    Storage4 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i7-9700F @ 3.00GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
  • 💾
    Storage4 GB available space
Download Size
8 GBSmall

Is SteamWorld Build Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

77
Rated 77 out of 100
Generally Favorable3 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 3 critic reviews, SteamWorld Build has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 77, it stands out as a strong entry in the simulator category, though it may have minor flaws.

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