Builder Simulator (2022)

Developer: Live Motion Games, Frozen Way
Publisher: Live Motion Games, Frozen Way, Frozen District
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 2,178 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow, methodical sandbox where you build houses brick by brick, guided by tutorials and escalating challenges, with a calm and educational feel.

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What players say

Players are split: some find it a relaxing time-waster like House Flipper for the price, others say it is buggy, click-heavy and lacks building options. Long-time players report development stalled as the studio moved to paid DLC instead of promised fixes.

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