Jemma Casson
Pure NintendoReview: SteamWorld Build (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 12/20/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/1/2023
SteamWorld Build
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.
- Developer
- The Station Interactive
- Publisher
- Thunderful
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Critic avg
77
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 15 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–897 reviews · 47%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 702 reviews · 13%
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James Paley
COGconnectedSteamWorld Build Review – Economy of Scale
Published 12/4/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsSteamWorld Build review: Boomtown
Published 11/29/2023
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Bolding
IGNSteamWorld Build Review
Published 11/28/2023
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: SteamWorld Build
Published 11/28/2023
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobin Valentine
PC GamerSteamWorld Build review
Published 11/28/2023
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69
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Loveridge
GamesRadar+SteamWorld Build review: "An unusual mix but it works really well" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 11/27/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRutledge Daugette
TechRaptorSteamWorld Build Review - A Dig-Lightful City-Building Adventure
Published 11/27/2023
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95
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Olney
Nintendo LifeReview: SteamWorld Build (Switch) - A Brilliantly Realised Melding Of Sim Genres
Published 11/27/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisSteamWorld Build Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 11/27/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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