When it comes to a gargantuan effort like building a rocket ship to get off a dying planet, the more people aligned with the cause, the better. That is the case inSteamWorld Build, the latest addition to the growingSteamWorldfranchise, where players are tasked to find a better life off the planet while unearthing ancient technology.
In order to even get near that final stage, players will have to deal with a changing population of citizens as well as their array of needs. Doing so will require smart planning and use of resources, and knowing exactly what they want can go a long way in helping to create an efficient city. This guide will provide all the vital information to do just that.
Citizen Types & Residential Needs in SteamWorld Build
Acity-building gamelikeSteamWorld Buildrequires players to always be looking ahead, even if they are not exactly clear on what new challenges await. However, with some help, not even the most daunting of maps can hold up to the incessant march of progress. Here are the various citizens in the game and the needs they require players to attend to:
Workers
The easiest to please, workers can be taken care of quickly using the base builders and refineries found in the game. Building up a sizable population will also allow players torake in income fastat the start.
Engineers
Moving on, after the workers come the engineers, who are more complicated than their hardworking colleagues. Aside from more refineries needed, it is a must to have a working mine network to retrieve some of the resources required, such as dirty water and ironium.
Aristocrats
Similarly, the esteemed aristocrats have more demanding needs than those that came before them. Take note of all the buildings that are needed, as well as the increased space taken up, and be sure to upgrade the roads to extend the reach of the various services. Beef up thosetower defensesin the mines as well to keep everything running smoothly.
Scientists
The smartest of the bunch that will get players into the homestretch and off the planet, the scientists have more technologically advanced needs, and that requires much more work to get the resources needed.
