CoasterWorks

Roller coaster sandbox with track editing driven by force graphs

CoasterWorks · Published by Coasterworks · Released Sep 25, 2026

Reviews: Mixed; 59% of 69
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 42 in 30 days
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 18 hours ago; Oct 28, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1660; 16 GB RAM · 20 GB disk; Full requirements

What is CoasterWorks?

A single-player roller coaster design and park-building simulator. You assemble track, customize trains and supports, sculpt terrain, and place scenery. Test rides to check their speeds and forces, watch from onboard cameras, or create images and videos with the built-in renderer.

For you if...

+you enjoy detailed engineering and open-ended creative projects

Not for you if...

−you want quick construction with little learning or adjustment

What players say

59% of 69 reviews are positive · 73% of 42 in the last 30 days

Players praise the visuals and being able to build coasters for free. Common complaints concern unpredictable track placement, awkward controls, and tutorials that leave the core tools unclear.

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CoasterWorks system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1660, 16 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit, version 22H2
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: SSD recommended

OS: Windows 11 64-bit, fully updated
Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Memory: 32 GB RAM
Storage: 25 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: SSD recommended. Additional storage is required for saved parks, imported assets and exported renders.

Does CoasterWorks have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does CoasterWorks run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does CoasterWorks use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Generative AI tools were used to assist with portions of the game’s source code. All AI-assisted code was reviewed, modified, integrated and tested by the developer. The game’s models, artwork and other visual content were created or sourced separately and were not generated by AI. CoasterWorks does not generate AI content during gameplay or connect to external AI services.

The statement mentions: ArtCode

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