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The next SteamWorld game is a citybuilder, and there’s a demo out right nowI think you’re gonna dig it
I think you’re gonna dig it
Image credit:Thunderful
Image credit:Thunderful
Thunderful have just unveiled the next game in their excellent SteamWorld series, and it’s not the one we thought it was going to be. Third person action co-op adventureSteamWorld Headhunterwas initially teased in November 2021, but Thunderful used their SteamWorld Telegraph: Special Broadcast this evening to talk about a very different kind of new SteamWorld game - and it looks rad as heck. It’s a citybuilder, and (appropriately) it’s calledSteamWorld Build. I’ve played a bit of it already, and you canread more of my thoughts about itright here. Spoiler alert: it’s a little bit good. If you just want the facts of what was announced, though, read on below.
SteamWorld Build Announcement TrailerWatch on YouTube
SteamWorld Build Announcement Trailer
Thunderful describe it asAnnomeetsDungeon Keeper, but there’s also a hint of tower defence thrown into the mix as well, as you’ll need to deal with lots of metal-chomping creatures lurking beneath the surface. You’ll need to dig deep, too, as your ultimate goal is to find various different rocket parts so you can escape your ruined planet and head to the stars. Until then, though, you’ll be building homes for your workers, cactus farms and service shops to keep them cool and oiled up, warehouses to store your goods, workshops to drill out tough minerals and much more.
It’s very moreish, but don’t just take my word for it. You can try a slice of SteamWorld Build for yourself right this very second if all that sounds like it’s up yourmanagement gamealley, as there’s a demo that’s just gone live on SteamWorld Build’sSteam pageto coincide withValve’s Base Builder Fest.
Plus, if you want to catch up on all the other games in Thunderful’s SteamWorld series, there’s also a SteamWorld sale on right now as well. My personal favs have always beenDig 2andSteamWorld Heistif you’re looking for absolute must-plays, but they’re all top-tier adventures in their own right.
As for Headhunter andthose other SteamWorld gameswe sort of but don’t really know much about yet, we’ll likely hear more about those later in the year, as SteamWorld Universe and franchise director Brjánn Sigurgeirsson said they’ll be doing more of these SteamWorld Telegraph streams to chat all things SteamWorld at various points throughout 2023.
Until then, though, I’d strongly recommmend giving the SteamWorld Build demo a go yourself - available onSteam,GOGand theEpic Games Store- and then come and chat about it over here in myearly in-depth impressions.
