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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 72 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 81% | 75 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 22, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 4365 total reviews in window · weighted 158 up / 30.7 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Construction Simulator managed to surprise me in many ways, even more than I personally expected. After the less-than-stellar previous installment, which was designed for consoles and mobile devices, the series has managed to redeem itself, and without further ado, I can call this new installment the best construction simulator of recent years. It’s just a shame about the technical issues, which we hope the developers will fix over time. From us at Gaming Professors, Construction Simulator gets eight out of ten points.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Construction Simulator (2022) seeks to give the series new life, but doesn't quite strike the nail right on the head. Its beautiful visuals offer a richly detailed world to explore and work in, but its simplified mechanics and tedious design choices can turn some hardcore simmers away. Yet it still provides an all-round decent heavy machinery experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Construction Simulator is without doubt the most complete opus in the franchise, developed by the Weltenbauer studio. The missions are varied, there's dubbing for the campaigns, and there are two zones large enough to vary the fun. While there are a few machines that are more difficult to handle, the overall experience is pretty fun, especially since it's possible to play with 3 other people. The tasks may seem, and sometimes are, repetitive, but the accessibility options mean that there's something for everyone. The title is clearly recommended for simulation fans, but also for those new to the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Construction Simulator is a highly detailed simulation of the modern construction process. Putting the player at the controls of a huge fleet of replicas of authentic equipment, this gorgeous game will hit the spot for players looking for a relatively relaxed, engaging game. This is a great fit for the dedicated building or management gamer, but has a slower pace than RTS or action gamers will be used to. Grab this one when you need a break from against-the-clock action and you won’t be disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite feeling automated at times, Construction Simulator was still a fun and very relaxed experience that simulator fans should absolutely check out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Construction Simulator like many simulator games before it is only going to appeal to a niche audience. If you relish getting behind the controls of a steam roller or excavater in a video game and completing jobs then you’ll likely enjoy this as there is dozens and dozens of hours worth of content for you. Just be prepared to experience some technical issues and a learning curve along the way.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall Construction Simulator is a great game to play. It isn’t perfect, there are a few strange camera angles, but what it does well, it does really well. The construction side of the game, is absolutely perfect, and for that reason I award Construction Simulator with the Thumb Culture Gold Award”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Construction Simulator 2022 rolled out for the PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S and PC. With it comes over 70 real-world pieces of construction equipment from 25 world-famous brands. Unlike its predecessors, Construction Simulator has two separate maps with their own unique campaigns boasting over 90 contracts. Each map has a small group of land development companies looking to grow the town industries in various areas. These include business, residential, commercial, and more, each with their own manager for their projects.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Construction Simulator is an ultra-realistic sim title. Moreover, its vast number of tasks will occupy you for hours. I adored its blend of jobs, range of vehicles, and massive maps. However, I would have liked the visuals to be more polished and the music to be more varied.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If the sim game is for you, and trucks, diggers and cranes are your bag, you could certainly do worse than to jump into the cab of Construction Simulator and prove yourself as a master builder.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“I found it incredibly difficult when to stop playing and start writing about Construction Simulator. It is truly one of those games where hours will feel like minutes and before you know it, it’s 4 am in the morning and you should have been in bed a long time ago. Whilst some of the controls are difficult to master with some of the machinery, it is fine-tuned and it feels natural when you’re operating every aspect of your vehicle. Whether it is operating a crane, hauling a heavy load from one side of town to the other or flattening the terrain with a compactor, the mechanics of everything here are absolutely nailed on.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I found Construction Simulator packed with all kinds of neat little 'treats' as I played, like the fact that you can overfill your transport vehicles, but you get a warning that it's going to happen. You can also spill your dirt if you happen to overestimate your distance and dump your load. I found it entertaining that sometimes you have to shake your bucket because dirt got stuck. I had a friend play this game who used to be in the construction industry, and every time, he made a comment about how he had driven that exact machine or the part of the job in-game was something he had actually built. I had felt like I was contracting out my work so I didn't have to do it. So if you like simulators or you are really into construction, maybe you know someone who is, Construction Simulator feels like maybe after a few turns with someone experienced in the machines I could almost use these in real life.”
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CompletexboxPatch history
- Security Patch now availableOct 3, 2025
- Construction Simulator - Update #16 is live!Jul 8, 2025
- Construction Simulator - Hotfix #14.1 is live!Nov 25, 2024
- Update #12.1 for Construction Simulator is live!Jun 14, 2024
- Construction Simulator - Update #11.2 is available for download!Apr 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix #9.4 is available for download!Jan 16, 2024
- Hotfix #9.3 is available for download!Dec 1, 2023
- Hotfix #9.2 is available for download!Nov 17, 2023
- Update #9 is available for download!Nov 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix #8.1 is available for download!Sep 12, 2023
- Update #8 is available for download!Sep 5, 2023
- Hotfix #7.4 is available for downloadAug 7, 2023
- Update #7 is available for download!Jul 18, 2023
- Update #6 is available for download!May 31, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Construction Simulator – Update #2 is available for download!Nov 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix #1 is available for download!Sep 22, 2022