SteamWorld Build
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SteamWorld Build FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 624 fps | 499 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 580 fps | 464 fps | 371 fps | 301 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 364 fps | 291 fps | 233 fps | 189 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 312 fps | 250 fps | 200 fps | 162 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 275 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 268 fps | 214 fps | 171 fps | 139 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 230 fps | 184 fps | 147 fps | 120 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 178 fps | 143 fps | 114 fps | 93 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 129 fps | 103 fps | 83 fps | 67 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 468 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 243 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 390 fps | 312 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 346 fps | 276 fps | 221 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 234 fps | 187 fps | 150 fps | 122 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 206 fps | 165 fps | 132 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 201 fps | 161 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 190 fps | 152 fps | 121 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 134 fps | 107 fps | 86 fps | 70 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 97 fps | 78 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 232 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 121 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 196 fps | 157 fps | 126 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 146 fps | 117 fps | 93 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 125 fps | 100 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 110 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 68 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 83 fps | 67 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
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SteamWorld Build
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About
SteamWorld Build is a 2023 simulation and strategy game where you construct a thriving mining town on a dying planet while racing against time. You'll manage citizen needs, trade resources, and defend your operation from underground creatures, blending city-building mechanics with resource management gameplay. The game offers a unique take on the strategy genre with its steam-powered aesthetic and engaging progression systems.
Running SteamWorld Build requires modest hardware, making it accessible to most PC gamers. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 5046 meets the minimum requirements, though you'll want at least 8 GB of RAM for smooth performance. Even budget graphics cards will deliver solid FPS at standard graphics settings, making this an excellent choice for older systems or laptops that struggle with demanding AAA titles.
With a respectable 70/100 rating, SteamWorld Build is worth playing if you enjoy strategy and simulation games. The accessible performance requirements mean nearly any gaming PC can handle it, so hardware limitations won't hold you back from experiencing this charming steampunk adventure.
Performance profile
December 2023 release. As a current-generation title, SteamWorld Build pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
As a strategy title, SteamWorld Build is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in SteamWorld Build; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Be the architect of a SteamWorld mining town! Break ground and raise houses for your steambot citizens, keep them fed and provide some rootin'-tootin' entertainment. There's an abandoned mine sitting under your town, and it’s rumored to be filled with ancient tech that holds the key to escaping the impending doom. Stimulate new residential tiers to join the quest to dig deeper, unearth untold riches and ultimately help them to hightail it off the planet! As you go hunting deeper and deeper in the mine after riches, eventually something will start hunting you back. Defend your workers from creepy creatures and keep the walls from caving in as you explore the deeper levels of your mine.
