Builder Simulator

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Builder Simulator is a single player casual simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by Live Motion Games and was released on June 9, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Builder Simulator" is a construction and management simulation game where players step into the role of a builder, crafting and constructing various structures. With a wide range of tools and materials, players can design and bring to life their own buildings, while managing resources, staff, and contracts to ensure profitability. The game features realistic physics and realistic construction mechanics, providing an immersive and challenging experience for players.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 795 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

The game offers a detailed building system that allows players to design and construct houses from the ground up.
The tutorial is well-structured and provides a good introduction to the game's mechanics.
The graphics are visually appealing, creating an immersive environment for players.

The game lacks a meaningful progression system, with contracts feeling disconnected and money serving no real purpose.
There are significant limitations on building options, such as only being able to construct square buildings and a lack of diverse architectural styles.
The tutorial character is often considered annoying, and the game can feel repetitive and tedious over time.

gameplay
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detailed mechanics and engaging building processes, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many users suggest that the game feels unfinished and could benefit from more complex mechanics and a clearer progression system. Overall, while the graphics and some mechanics are praised, the gameplay experience is often described as tedious and in need of significant improvements.
- “The mechanics are detailed and engaging, making it fun to experiment with different layouts and designs.”
- “Its realistic mechanics and step-by-step gameplay are perfect for those who enjoy methodical building.”
- “The game is fun, its unique, the mechanics are nice, and building is somehow realistic.”
- “Better go with House Flipper, as Builder Simulator is not doing so well with its own gameplay mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay was just too flat.”
- “What the developers call 'quality of life' will be the death of this game, because as simple as the gameplay is, it will be repetitive with zero depth to anything.”
story
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it consists mainly of repetitive contract missions that feel disconnected from any overarching narrative. While some enjoy the building mechanics and sandbox mode, the absence of a meaningful story or campaign mode leaves many feeling disappointed and wishing for more varied and interesting content. Overall, the game is seen as lacking a compelling storyline, making it more of a building simulator than a narrative-driven experience.
- “The gameplay is really fun and the game is nice looking, but the story mode feels very shallow, more like a continuation of the tutorial.”
- “I can imagine and hope that in the future, there will be a sort of open world, where you can do contracts, make money, buy a plot of land, and build yourself a house - that would be some small purpose.”
- “I’d definitely love more campaign type of stages; as of right now there are about 10 contract missions having you build various parts of houses.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this game unless they finally put real work into it and fix the issues, fix the performance, and add more story content.”
- “The campaign is a linear series of separated missions, each with a specific budget and no concept of advancement or saving up money to buy improved tools or anything.”
- “Currently, there's no story or campaign mode, and the contracts are locked behind each other linearly; money is meaningless.”
grinding
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with many players feeling that the detailed building processes detract from enjoyment. While some appreciate the realism and find the tasks relaxing, the overwhelming sentiment is that the gameplay becomes a slog, requiring significant time investment for minimal progress. Overall, players suggest that the game is best suited for those who enjoy grinding through monotonous tasks typical of simulation games.
- “The attention to detail in building is very detailed, yet not tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Achievements are way too grindy for people who aren't hardcore achievement hunters, in my opinion.”
- “It becomes tedious and the time taken is longer and longer.”
- “The entire bricklayer and mortar system is so annoyingly tedious that I struggle to want to even play the game.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with many users noting stunning visuals and well-designed assets. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance, including lag, stuttering, and crashes, even on lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the graphics to be a highlight, others feel that optimization issues need to be addressed for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “The graphics quality and performance is truly amazing, smooth and no problems whatsoever.”
- “The graphics are very pretty, especially in the tutorial factory; holy moly, is it breathtaking!”
- “And to add to it, the graphics in this game have no business being as gorgeous as they are, even for a construction simulator game.”
- “I randomly bought this game and did the tutorial which was fun, but when I started my own build it started lagging so bad even on the lowest graphics. It crashes a lot and I spent so much time in settings trying to fix the lag, stuttering, and crashes that I can't refund it as I'm over the 2-hour mark now.”
- “I have 32GB of RAM, RTX 3070m, and a Core i7 11800h, and on potato graphics, I get about 50fps with 30% CPU and GPU utilization. On my old PC, I would get more than 60fps on max graphics.”
- “- Huge FPS drops (even with low graphics) that need optimization.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and pleasant qualities, effectively setting an ambient atmosphere that enhances the building experience. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive and irritating over time, leading to a desire for more variety. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's relaxing environment, it may benefit from additional tracks to maintain player engagement.
- “The background soundtrack is great for setting the ambience for your career as a contractor, accompanied by a robot companion.”
- “Lovely soft music that keeps you relaxed in the game.”
- “I like the music the most; it is so calming and relaxing.”
- “However, the optimization could be much better, and the background music becomes irritating after some time.”
- “The music is playing but it's just a black screen.”
- “The music, peaceful and pleasant but repetitive.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the quirky charm of characters like Bill Derr and the tutorial's comedic elements, while others find certain robotic companions and their attempts at humor to be annoying and unfunny. Overall, the developers' signature wit shines through, particularly in the engaging tutorials, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of the humor throughout the gameplay.
- “I love Bill's humor and companion.”
- “The cement mixer robot in the tutorial is a little funny.”
- “Bill Derr actually made me laugh (you'll meet him in the tutorial) and he reminds me of another comical sarcastic little robot.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant lag, crashes, and poor performance even on lower graphics settings. While some users praise the stunning graphics and smooth performance, the majority express frustration over the lack of optimization and misleading system requirements, indicating a need for substantial improvements to enhance gameplay experience.
- “The game mechanics are introducing various and unique approaches, the graphics are stunning (even though not perfectly optimized) and the UI/UX deserves a special mention.”
- “The graphics quality and performance is truly amazing, smooth and no problems whatsoever.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the game is well optimized and performs smoothly.”
- “I randomly bought this game and did the tutorial, which was fun, but when I started my own build, it started lagging so badly even on the lowest graphics. It crashes a lot, and I spent so much time in settings trying to fix the lag, stuttering, and crashes that I can't refund it as I'm over the 2-hour mark now.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this game unless they finally put real work into it and fix the issues, improve performance, and add more story content.”
- “Also, the recommended system requirements the game lists are false because I have those, if not better, and the game's performance was terrible.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some players experiencing bugs and glitches, particularly with certain contracts and lighting issues. However, others report smooth gameplay without significant problems like freezing or long loading times. Overall, while some users enjoy a stable experience, others encounter frustrating bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I enjoy the gameplay the entire time; no stress, no glitches, no freezing, and no waiting forever to load.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've experienced zero crashes, which allows me to fully immerse myself in the game.”
- “Also some bugs/glitches with certain contracts.”
- “The game is buggy and not complete.”
- “Frequently the lighting glitches out or something white when I turn my screen a certain direction.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to evoke a strong sense of warmth and wholesomeness, despite some inconsistencies in mechanics. The emotional experience is highlighted by the game's ability to create a comforting atmosphere, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- “N0w. more like the next time I played this game, which is right now because this game is wholesome.”
- “It is just purely wholesome.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting it as infinitely replayable due to its engaging mechanics and relaxing atmosphere, complemented by great music.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Nevertheless, high replay value; a chill building game with great music.”
- “Infinitely re-playable.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for clarity regarding the differences in monetization strategies, questioning whether the offerings are genuinely valuable or merely a clever attempt to extract money from consumers.
- “As a consumer, I want to know what the difference is between each option and if this is more than just a quirky 'cash grab.'”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”