RoadCraft

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RoadCraft is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Saber Interactive and was released on May 20, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 6,408 reviews

gameplay286 positive mentions

optimization92 negative mentions

The graphics and world design are stunning, providing a visually immersive experience.
The gameplay loop of building roads and restoring infrastructure is satisfying and rewarding.
Multiplayer functionality is enjoyable, allowing friends to collaborate on tasks and enhance the overall experience.

The AI driving is often frustrating, with vehicles getting stuck on minor obstacles and failing to follow routes properly.
Performance issues, including frequent crashes and significant frame rate drops, hinder the overall gameplay experience.
The lack of vehicle customization and upgrades, as well as the absence of a damage system, detracts from the depth and realism of the game.

gameplay
1,013 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The gameplay of "Roadcraft" offers a unique blend of construction and logistics mechanics, focusing on building roads and managing resources rather than traditional off-road challenges. While many players appreciate the relaxing and satisfying nature of the gameplay loop, some criticize the lack of depth due to the removal of features like fuel management and vehicle damage, leading to a more arcade-like experience. Overall, the game is engaging and visually appealing, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a hardcore simulation akin to its predecessors, "Snowrunner" and "Mudrunner."
- “The gameplay loop has a mix of hauling cargo, fixing and building roads and bridges where you want, restoring factories and infrastructure.”
- “The gameplay is slow-paced but it's still really fun; once I start the game, I just can't stop playing it.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, the vehicle mechanics feel smooth and realistic, and the world is impressively detailed, whether you are cruising on an open highway or navigating tricky terrain.”
- “Gameplay becomes a repetitive slog within the first few hours, offering little variety or challenge.”
- “A plethora of bugs aside, the game mechanics are just painfully barebones.”
- “The gameplay loop is repetitive, and instead of simulating tough logistics, it becomes a tedious arcade grind.”
story
641 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
77%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the missions are varied and can be engaging, they often feel repetitive and linear. Some players appreciate the sense of progress as they rebuild and restore areas, but others criticize the lack of freedom in mission selection and the frustrating AI pathfinding. Overall, while the game offers a structured narrative and a satisfying gameplay loop, it suffers from bugs and a lack of depth compared to its predecessors, leading to a somewhat tedious experience for some players.
- “The missions are engaging and the overall gameplay loop is satisfying, especially if you enjoy planning roads and managing routes for your supply trucks.”
- “The maps are beautiful, the missions have a nice amount of variety, the recycling system for useful items feels really good and the route system makes you consider the terrain and encourages proper road building.”
- “The missions are all the same with a very uncomfortable amount of moving things with wonky crane controls on each map.”
- “The first mission is so unclear that the internet is full of tutorials on how to get into the abandoned facility and what route to take for the vehicles to go to the phosphate plant.”
- “The story missions are tightly scripted, and while they offer some variety, trying to explore or build freely exposes hard limitations and inflexible systems.”
graphics
589 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
38%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, detailed environments, and impressive vehicle models, often described as a significant upgrade over previous titles like Snowrunner. Many players appreciate the immersive atmosphere created by the graphics, including dynamic weather effects and realistic terrain deformation. However, some users have reported performance issues, such as frame rate drops and graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end hardware, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, the mechanics are fun and engaging, and the models are really well-designed.”
- “I was especially amazed by its graphics, the level of detail, and the way it builds atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the maps are massive and immersive, the vehicles are interesting and varied, each having their own purpose.”
- “The game is extremely dated; the engine of the game itself, the controls, and the graphics feel like they are from the 90s-2000s. It's not fun and complex.”
- “I had high hopes for this game, but I can't say it's good. The graphics, even on the highest quality, look bad for some reason, like textures are blurry as if I'm on low settings.”
- “Game released in a broken state: graphical glitches and crashes, bad optimization.”
optimization
358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players experiencing severe performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some users report stable performance on mid-range systems, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant optimization improvements to be playable for a broader audience. Despite occasional patches that have improved performance for some, many still find the game unplayable due to persistent technical problems.
- “The game runs smoothly on my setup—no lag, no FPS drops, just a well-optimized experience.”
- “The game's performance has drastically improved with their update today and it is significantly more playable now.”
- “Performance is great on my system as well, so what most of the negative reviews are complaining about can be ignored on my end.”
- “Since the release of the DLC, I've started experiencing massive stuttering which made me give up on the game entirely.”
- “Worst of all, the performance is abysmal even on high-end hardware.”
- “The optimization is beyond broken.”
grinding
247 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
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The reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, especially in solo play. While some appreciate the satisfaction that comes from completing tasks like road building, others feel that the gameplay can become a slog due to the need for multiple vehicle trips and the lack of engaging mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as more enjoyable in multiplayer, where the grind is less pronounced, but it still retains a significant amount of tediousness that may deter casual players.
- “It's fun and not too grindy.”
- “I would really like them to make some quality of life improvements with the AI; some of the tasks can be tedious and repetitive, and it would be nice if the AI could handle those tasks for us.”
- “This makes it feel somewhat grindy and not as fun.”
- “The gameplay loop is repetitive, and instead of simulating tough logistics, it becomes a tedious arcade grind.”
- “The game is slow and deliberate, yes - because you're driving heavy machinery - and that is slow and tedious work at times.”
stability
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various bugs that significantly impact gameplay. While some users have experienced minimal issues and found the game enjoyable, the overall consensus indicates that it is currently a buggy mess, requiring urgent updates and fixes to improve performance and stability. Many players recommend waiting for patches before fully engaging with the game due to its unstable nature.
- “The game runs great and very stable.”
- “Everything is much smoother, there are no freezes and crashes.”
- “Overall beautiful game, runs great on just about every piece of hardware and has 0 issues with cross play so far.”
- “The game either freezes during loading or crashes during levels nearly every time I try to play.”
- “Despite extensive troubleshooting—including reinstalling the game—I continued to experience frame drops to 1 fps.”
- “It's too buggy to be called a full release.”
humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it genuinely funny, especially in multiplayer scenarios where unexpected mishaps and physics bugs lead to hilarious moments. However, some criticize the AI's unintentional comedic failures and the repetitive, unfunny dialogue from characters like "Kelly." Overall, while the game has its share of janky controls and bugs, these imperfections often contribute to its charm and humor, making it a fun experience, particularly when played with friends.
- “You and 3 friends can spend at least 20 hours laughing together so far.”
- “Whether you’re laying down the perfect traffic system or accidentally creating the world’s worst roundabout, Roadcraft delivers both strategy and hilarious disaster.”
- “Real teamwork, hilarious moments, and genuine fun building out routes, solving problems, and pushing through tough terrain together, Roadcraft delivers.”
- “Kelly keeps force-feeding you with unfunny, jokey dialogue that is AI-generated instead of voice acted.”
- “Not funny.”
- “I loved Mudrunner and Snowrunner, but this game is so broken it is not funny.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the atmospheric soundtrack as fantastic and relaxing, while others find it bland and repetitive, often opting to mute it in favor of their own playlists. Initial issues with overlapping tracks were addressed in updates, but some players feel the atmosphere suffers from prolonged silence. Overall, while the soundtrack can enhance the experience for some, many prefer to listen to external music or podcasts instead.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic in this game.”
- “Roadcraft delivers stunning graphics, a fantastic soundtrack, and immersive weather effects that really bring the gameplay to life.”
- “If you're looking for a relaxing title, this is up there; it is enough to just put headphones on, listen to the music and enjoy.”
- “At launch there was an issue of tracks overlapping as one ended and the next started, but the devs massively, massively over-corrected in later updates and now the atmosphere can feel a little dead after a while, to the point that I ended up just muting the in-game music and playing my own music on the side to fill the void.”
- “The soundtrack could use more personality, and there are occasional frame hiccups when too much happens at once.”
- “The music grates like some sort of melodic torture and the sound of dragging a generator box smashing across the floor made me want to match this rhythm between head and wall.”
atmosphere
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning graphics, immersive environmental details, and effective sound design, creating a convincing sense of being in nature. However, some players express disappointment with the pacing of music and occasional dead silence, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the dynamic weather effects and overall ambiance contribute significantly to the game's immersive quality.
- “I was especially amazed by its graphics, the level of detail, and the way it builds atmosphere.”
- “The environments look great, the weather effects are impressive, the atmosphere is strong, and the sound design is well done.”
- “The detailed vehicle models, realistic environmental destruction, and gorgeous lighting create an incredibly immersive atmosphere.”
- “Overall, the whole game feels like a complete AI-generated slop instead of a passion project like the earlier titles and lacks any kind of feel or atmosphere of the past titles.”
- “At launch, there was an issue of tracks overlapping as one ended and the next started, but the devs massively over-corrected in later updates and now the atmosphere can feel a little dead after a while, to the point that I ended up just muting the in-game music and playing my own music on the side to fill the void.”
- “So, in such consideration, this game carries the full suite of issues from the previous titles, being graphical issues, camera collision issues, and as much wheel support as the PS5 has interesting games.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality. Reviewers express disappointment in the rushed development and frequent DLCs that feel more like opportunistic sales than meaningful content. Overall, the sentiment suggests a lack of trust in the company's commitment to delivering a polished and engaging experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “During or after, pretty much, Snowrunner development, this company became a pure cash grab.”
- “This game is lazy compared to Snowrunner; yes, I know it's not, but the bar was set, and this feels like a cash grab.”
- “The whole thing feels like a rushed cash grab tailored more for casual players than the simulator crowd that made Snowrunner a hit.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game's vehicles and environments, often feeling frustration and attachment simultaneously. While the premise of rebuilding after a disaster fosters emotional investment, the game's mechanics can lead to feelings of helplessness and disappointment, detracting from the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the emotional rollercoaster of perseverance against challenging gameplay, resulting in both affection for the vehicles and exasperation with the game's limitations.
- “By the end, I wasn’t building - I was emotionally grading gravel with my soul.”
- “Forget high-speed chases — roadcraft is about slow-speed triumphs, dirt-flavored perseverance, and becoming emotionally attached to a truck that’s basically a tractor in disguise.”
- “I booted it up to kill 20 minutes and emerged 3 hours later, dehydrated, emotionally attached to a pixelated tractor, and unsure what year it was.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as promising but with room for improvement. Players appreciate the satisfying rebuilding mechanics and potential for customization, which could enhance replay value, while some express concerns about the current lack of diverse replay options. Future updates are anticipated to address these issues and further enrich the gameplay experience.
- “Finally, customizable vehicles, similar to what we had in SnowRunner, would be a fantastic addition and would add a lot to the game’s replayability.”
- “The rebuilding aspect is extremely satisfying, and personally, the replayability of this game is high in my opinion.”
- “Overall a really good game with a lot of potential and plenty of replayability.”
- “That is not replay value!”
- “There's room for improvement on the replayability front, such as new game+, repeatable missions from dynamic events, etc., but I'd bet they'll get to that in a future update, probably with or right after the 2 extra maps they have planned.”
- “Less replayability”