Imagine yourself using heavy machinery to fix roads after a storm. That’s what RoadCraft is all about: stepping into the role of a rock mason. You’ll dig, clear, pave, and repair in the highest quality places. It’s not a fight, not a game, it’s laborious rebuilding. The gear is roaring, the work is slow, and the result is a profound satisfaction. The entire new game mode designed by Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment has enough peace for a barbecue, and enough challenge to keep you busy. Right from how it advances the concept of games by putting all skills into play, it makes RoadCraft pretty special. And that is right where we will begin.
About the Game
RoadCraft is a simulation game that was released on May 20, 2025, on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. You are the head of a disaster relief construction company that needs to rebuild after floods, tornadoes a sliding mantle comes along. The game implies over 40 different kinds of vehicles, including bulldozers, other such steamrollers, cranes, dump trucks as well and trucks; and has eight maps at around 4 square kilometers each. You can play the game solo or with friends, and in its co-op mode, alone can hold up to four players.
Gameplay
It all begins slowly, one careful thing after another. Sometimes you are working with a vehicle of your own, and at other times. Sometimes, you’re setting it up to be run by a truck driver from AI. That shows of terrain mud, bark chips, and hills all feel genuine, and vehicles act heavy, full force sand, flatten it, lay asphalt, and then roll it smooth. The realism is remarkable. As a matter of physics, every move has consequences. The game can be slow and sometimes repetitive. Some reviews say the tutorial is weak, and mistakes such as tipping over a truck cost a lot of time. But after you’ve gotten used to its mechanics, many players describe the pacing as “almost meditative “.
Storyline
There is no big story or protagonist. Instead, the road ahead is laid out task by task. A woman named Kelly from HQ dispatches operations for the world’s garbage cleaning, bridge repair, and so forth. As you complete more missions, you unlock new vehicles and open up different maps. Natalya will be your guide with her powers locked well away to use their knowledge.
Characters
The “context” of the RoadCraft is so forthright that it has a simple point of departure: you, company owner and operator.
- The exact next step that you must take is dictated by Kelly.
- Controlled by AI in convoy jobs: Your crew and drivers.
RoadCraft offers no deep dialogue or complex drama. Instead, it’s in the way your team functions together, gradually uncovering a feeling of fullness and delight.
Game Modes
RoadCraft offers two main modes:
Campaign mode:
Campaign mode is where you follow a series of missions across eight maps and unlock new vehicles.
Custom/Sandbox mode:
This mode lets you explore any map freely and build projects in your style. Both modes let you play alone or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Playing with friends makes some jobs easier and more fun, though a few reviewers note that path planning AI can be frustrating.
Purchase Stats & Public Reviews
Sales & Community Stats:
- Around 7,000 reviews on Steam, averaging a solid 7/10
- We estimate sales revenue at about $5.4 million from PC.
What Players and Critics Are Saying:
- Game8 gave it a 68/100, noting authentic physics but a slow tutorial and steep learning curve.
- PCGamesN called it ‘one of this year’s greatest’ and praised the meditation build experience.
- Shacknews said it’s enjoyable for all ages, great to relax with (literally), and worth a try even if you’ve never played a sim before.
- Sportskeeda highlighted that it even topped SnowRunner in player count, and though it’s niche, it gives strong satisfaction, particularly with friends.
Public verdict: the game is niche but filled with a lot of deep content. It’s slow, but people like the challenge. Co-op comes in for good marks because it makes things less than twice as hard-fun.
Conclusion
If you’re seeking the high-octane action or rapid pace of an AAA title, this slow-paced and thoughtful sim might not be your thing. But for someone who enjoys big machines, the atmosphere of quiet planning, legitimate physics in the game, and watching things build up bit by bit, it can offer nourishment. Sometimes solo play can drag, but joining up with friends makes the work both halved and half as hard.
Reviewers have commented that once you find the speed, and work mechanics make for a contemplative, purposeful experience. At about forty dollars, you’ll get more than 80 hours of content across graphs and modes in the game. In a word, if slow-growing, thoughtful games are your thing, then RoadCraft is indeed authentic and rewarding.
Product information
Feature | Details |
Game Name | RoadCraft |
Developer | Saber Interactive |
Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
Release Date | May 20, 2025, on PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X |
Platforms | PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
Genre | Vehicle simulation |
Modes | Single-player, up to 4-player co-op |
File Size | 40 GB |
Minimum Requirements | • OS: Windows 10/11 64‑bit
• CPU: Intel i5‑8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 590 / Intel ARC A580 (6 GB VRAM) • RAM: 8 GB • Storage: 40 GB (SSD required) |
Recommended Requirements | • OS: Windows 10/11 64‑bit
• CPU: Intel i5‑12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600 XT / Intel ARC B580 (8 GB VRAM) • RAM: 16 GB • Storage: 40 GB (SSD) |
Version table
Version | Release Date | Details / Notes |
1.0 | May 20, 2025 | Official launch version for PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.
Included base game: 8 maps (~4 km²), 40+ vehicles, campaign, and co‑op modes. | |
Demo v0.x | Feb 24 – March 20, 2025 | Limited-time demo with three maps and core mechanics previewed before full release. |
1.5 | May 28, 2025 | First major patch (build 18611101).
Added bug fixes (e.g., giant grass/texture issues) Improved AI convoys and pavers Removed PC profanity filter Quality-of-life changes Performance/stability tweaks Steam Deck improvements. |
Upcoming | June–July 2025 (planned) | Free updates are scheduled to add photo mode
New vehicles Hard Mode by mid-year. |
Version table
Versión | Fecha de Lanzamiento | Detalles / Notas |
1.0 | 20 de mayo de 2025 | Versión de lanzamiento oficial para PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X/S. Incluye juego base: 8 mapas (~4 km²), más de 40 vehículos, campaña y modo cooperativo. |
Demo v0.x | 24 de feb. – 20 de mar. 2025 | Demo por tiempo limitado con tres mapas y mecánicas básicas antes del lanzamiento completo. |
1.5 | 28 de mayo de 2025 | Primer parche importante (compilación 18611101).
• Corrección de errores (ej.: texturas de césped gigantes) • Mejoras en los convoys y pavimentadoras con IA • Filtro de lenguaje eliminado en PC • Cambios en la calidad de vida • Optimización de rendimiento y estabilidad • Mejoras para Steam Deck. |
Próxima | Junio–julio de 2025 (previsto) | Actualizaciones gratuitas programadas:
• Modo foto • Nuevos vehículos • Modo difícil a mediados de año. |