Dumb Ways to Build

Physics-based co-op platforming where you build your own escape route

Dumb Ways to Die · Released Sep 10, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 462
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 189 in 30 days
Players: 80; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 days ago; Oct 25, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dumb Ways to Build?

A first-person construction platformer set in Dumbville, where you take on dangerous building jobs. You grab, rotate, and throw loose objects, then nail them together into bridges, ramps, and platforms to cross hazardous levels and escape. You can play solo or in an online crew of up to four players.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with physics-based tools and makeshift structures
+you like slapstick comedy about workplace accidents

Not for you if...

−you prefer relaxed platforming without precise aiming or puzzle-solving

What players say

87% of 462 reviews are positive · 89% of 189 in the last 30 days

Players praise tackling construction challenges with friends. The most common complaints are the short length and limited level variety.

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Dumb Ways to Build system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Win 10 (64-bit)
Processor: 4-Core / 8-Thread (i3-10100 / Ryzen 3100)
Graphics: GTX 1060 (6GB) / RX 580 (8GB)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 7 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: VRAM: 4GB

Does Dumb Ways to Build have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Dumb Ways to Build run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 25
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian.

Does Dumb Ways to Build use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam