Construction Simulator

Construction Simulator (2022) launched September 20th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Series X/S from astragon Entertainment, delivering the most complete opus in the franchise with licensed machinery, two massive zones, and 4-player co-op. Critics gave it 72/100 on average ("Fair" tier), praising the richly detailed world, varied missions, and dubbing for campaigns while noting simplified mechanics, tedious design, and persistent glitches. Players reported clipping into buildings, getting stuck between small objects, and occasionally launching into the sky—standard sim jank. Steam reviews hit 80% positive ("Very Positive"), with the niche audience embracing dozens of hours of excavator/bulldozer operation despite the bugs. ThisGenGaming called it "incredibly fun" for those who relish "getting behind the controls of a steam roller," though they warned about technical issues and a learning curve. StreamerHouse's 559-viewer peak in 2022 proved construction sims have a dedicated fanbase willing to overlook jank for the satisfaction of operating heavy machinery in a virtual sandbox. The game wasn't for everyone—it was for the specific breed of player who finds zen in leveling terrain and pouring concrete for six hours straight. Construction Simulator (2022) delivered exactly what it promised: meticulous simulation wrapped in bugs and monotony, which is either a dealbreaker or the whole point depending on your tolerance for tedium.