MixedSimulationEarly Access
Groundwork Simulator
Dig, haul and wash for gold in an open-world heavy machinery simulator. Operate excavators, wheel loaders and bulldozers, reshape the terrain and build your washing setup. Work solo or team up in online co-op to turn untouched ground into a working site.
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About this game
Developer description
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WELCOME TO GROUNDWORK SIMULATOR
Groundwork Simulator puts you behind the controls of heavy machinery, with a landscape to reshape and gold to uncover. Dig into the hillside, haul material across your site and set up the equipment that turns a bucket of dirt into your next gold recovery. Work at your own pace or share the job with friends.
EVERY BUCKET CHANGES THE LANDSCAPE
Dig trenches, cut into hillsides and build up piles as you shape your worksite. Every scoop changes the ground you work on, creating new routes, steeper slopes and fresh challenges. Plan your approach, the ground you leave behind becomes the foundation for your next job.
REALISTIC PHYSICS
Dig with a realistic excavation engine and simulated hydraulic feedback that brings resistance to every scoop. Feel your machine respond as the bucket meets the ground and material builds up inside it. Adjust your angle and work with the available hydraulic power to cut through the terrain, fill your bucket and lift the load.
FROM DIRT TO GOLD
Explore the land in search of gold-rich ground.…
Player sentiment
What players actually say
69%positive · Mixed
781 Steam reviews · Oct 28, 2026“Early Access Review Before you buy it: This is a early game that clearly state it is a V0.1. Meaning the bear mininmum is working. I bought the game only to support the devs and i knew what i would be miles away from a finished game. With this in mind, the gameplay has already a lot to offer. Sure physics…”
nico01170
2h played · 58 helpful
“Early Access Review At first I hesitated to give this game a chance because of the bad reviews; after a few YouTube videos, I decided to try, and I'm so glad I did. At first I have a midrange PC with a 3070, and for me, performance is not an issue—no lags whatsoever. The terrain and vehicle physics feel n…”
Tzscherper
9.2h played · 18 helpful
“Early Access Review I will keep it short, I have enough hours I feel I can make fair judgement. The gameplay is good, vehicles and equipment feel good, although the loader does feel like it sliding the front end rather than steering, the rest does feel great. The water physics, *CHEFS KISS* the ability to d…”
Slasher
16.1h played · 27 helpful
“Early Access Review 18 HOURS in and i can say dont listen to the bad reviews with 0.whatever hours this is a great game it does have a few bugs but nothing ground breaking this is a 2 day old early access game for 20$ if the devs stay on this and fix the small things and add new vehicles and features ill be…”
It Flies It Dies 93
34.8h played · 31 helpful
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Specs
System requirements
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minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 — 8 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Groundwork Simulator’s detailed soil and water physics place a heavy load on the CPU. These complex simulations make the game demanding, even if its visuals may suggest otherwise.
recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Memory: 24 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 — 8 GB / AMD RX 6600 — 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
FAQ
Common questions
When was Groundwork Simulator released?＋
Steam lists the release date as Oct 22, 2026.
What platforms is Groundwork Simulator available on?＋
Windows, macOS
How is Groundwork Simulator reviewed on Steam?＋
Mixed — 69% of 781 steam reviews are positive, captured Oct 28, 2026.