DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
Game
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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
Developer Square Enix
Dragon Quest Builders is a 2016 sandbox action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. It was ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2018, Android and iOS in 2022 and Microsoft Windows in 2024. The game is set in Alefgard, the world of the original Dragon Quest video game, with players controlling the builder who is tasked with rebuilding the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
368 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
170 positive · 21 negative
95% range 84–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 170 | 21 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 61 | 4 | 71 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 1 | 23 |
| Mastodon * | 5 | 1 | 7 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
343 of 366 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 166 yes, 20 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 186 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (737 of 815 positive).
Players praise the game as a charming blend of Minecraft and Dragon Quest with a strong story. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the PC port includes quality-of-life improvements but has limitations. [4][5][6] A few players criticize the game for repetitive chapter structure and censorship in character options. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [9]
"Body Type A" and "Body Type B" is an automatic negative review and refund. It's as if "male" and "female" were swears words... I don't care if the rest of the game is good or bad, I refuse to support this nonsense.
- [1]
This is my second time playing this blocky little fever dream, and honestly, it still feels like Minecraft went on holiday to Japan, discovered JRPGs, and came back wearing a slime‑shaped hat. I’ve also played Dragon Quest Builders 2, which is basically this game after it’s had therapy, a skincare routine, and a social life, but that doesn’t mean the first one isn’t worth your time. The game is split into chapters, …
- [4]
I played the hell out of this on console and the PC port is FANTASTIC. Didn't expect so many QoL changes like big bashes, better inventory, bigger block stacks and removal of durabilities. I got pulled back by the Pokopia hype (except I cannot excuse buying a 500$ console for a 70$ game) and DQB is still just as fun as it was before, if not more now. For those not in the know-- It's not Minecraft-y in the slightest …
- [10]
NEED TO KNOW INFO: This game (and franchise) is probably the best "Minecraft clone" out on the market. It is a game with points and end goals to meet, setting it apart in its own right. You will spend HOURS trying to cram as much stuff into that 32x32 town square, trying to make it look like an old school RPG setting type town. PROS: *Dragon Quest lore now and always has been one of the best (and most family …
- [6]
Dragon Quest Builders on PC is a strange case of “better late than never.” It only released on February 13, 2024, more than six years after the PlayStation release in Japan. And almost 4 years and 2 months later than Dragon Quest Builders 2, which already launched on PC on December 10, 2019. But don’t let that fool you. Dragon Quest Builders 1 on PC is, in my opinion, the definitive version you want to play. It …
Summarised from 34 of the 341 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
89% of the 186 Steam reviewers we collected recommend DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS. The complaint that keeps coming up: repetitive chapter structure resets progress. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Famitsu's panel of four reviewers all rated it a 9, giving the game an overall rating of 36 out of 40. IGN awarded it 8.9 out of 10, saying "Dragon Quest Builders admirably mixes the series' RPG traditions with Minecraft." GameSpot awarded it 8.0 out of 10, saying "The excellence of Dragon Quest Builders illustrates the versatility of this 30-year-old franchise as much as it speaks to the engrossing appeal of Minecraft-inspired creation." Kotaku listed it as one of 2016's top ten games, describing it as "an incredible RPG more akin to Actraiser" and "way better than Minecraft could ever be." During the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Dragon…
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Reactions
60 of 368 · most liked firstIf you’re unable to get Pokopia at the moment, I HIGHLY recommend checking out the Dragon Quest Builders 2 demo It’s made by the same team and the demo covers a hefty chunk of first part of the game www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
positive · AI labelView post →Happy Kasen Thursday! The current vibe is thinking about Dragon Quest Builders! ngl Builders was an awesome game! Building a base was an absolute joy, and exploring the worlds was super fun! It had some comfy vibes as well 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
positive · AI labelView post →The next Fallout Game (whenever that will be) should look to the Dragon Quest Builders series for inspiration.
neutral · AI labelView post →Shout-out to Stardew Valley for having the best fishing minigame. > I recently had a discussion with a good friend about fishing minigames, and just wanted to share it online for no particular reason. ;) > > In most other games where fishing is an optional side task, it either boils down to .... > > * **RNG / sheer luck** with very little opportunities to improve anything. Most Pokémon games are an example here: you cast your line then push a button and you get what you get. There is no way…
neutral · AI labelView post →Pokemon Pokopia has the largest development team in Omega Force history working on it. Several Dragon Quest Builders 2 developers are on the team, including the game director and art director. automaton-media.com/en/news/poke...
neutral · AI labelView post →Shout-out to Stardew Valley for having the best fishing minigame. I recently had a discussion with a good friend about fishing minigames, and just wanted to share it online for no particular reason. ;) In most other games where fishing is an optional side task, it either boils down to .... * **RNG / sheer luck** with very little opportunities to improve anything. Most Pokémon games are an example here: you cast your line then push a button and you get what you get. There is no way you could…
neutral · AI labelView post →The new Zelda game reads to me like someone said "what if the Cane of Somaria did Dragon Quest Builders," and I'm into it
neutral · AI labelView post →Pokopia is the best Switch 2 exclusive so far. And also the best Pokemon game in a long time. And also the best Dragon Quest Builders game (which was a series comprised of the best single-player 3D voxel games). Very good
neutral · AI labelView post →Pokemon Pokopia comes out in 2 weeks! As a huge fan of Dragon Quest Builders, Im very excited for this game ✨
neutral · AI labelView post →I have been telling my daughter this to hype her up since Dragon Quest Builders 2 is her favorite game that isn't Roblox or Minecraft
neutral · AI labelView post →As a new gamer the only game I've truly been into (so far) is "Dragon Quest Builders 2". I assumed there were many more of these type of games but I was WRONG. I finally found another that actually scratches the dqb2 itch but I'm kinda annoyed even my video game tastes zero in on a niche genre lol
positive · AI labelView post →Pokemon: "no one is allowed to use summoning-to-battle mechanics anymore!" Also Pokemon: "Our new game is Minecraft and Dragon Quest Builders and Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing but with a Pokemon-themed coat of paint!"
neutral · AI labelView post →I will say that IMO Dragon Quest Builders is what Minecraft should have been from the start, and Pokopia is now the ultimate form of that. It’s a “cozy” game without combat, but it’s still got the direction, while still having the freedom, even though the freedom slowly opens up over time.
positive · AI labelView post →Between new Femblem (which serves the dual purpose of being a new game I want and making everyone else mad) and Pokemon Dragon Quest Builders and Mega Raichu I'm happy they're targeting so much of this shit directly at me it seems lol
neutral · AI labelView post →More Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes. Games that received recent fixes: - Buddy Collection - Dragon Quest Builders - Laysara: Summit Kingdom - Monster Hunter Stories - Neon Inferno - Overcooked! All You Can Eat - This is Fine: Maximum Cope - Top Cop - Police Training - Wolfenstein: Youngblood
neutral · AI labelView post →Shhhh Mosslax is sleeping 🌱💤 I am so incredibly excited for Pokopia! 😭 What are your thoughts on the extended trailer?? I'm so hype for the game because I loved Dragon Quest Builders and mixing that with Pokemon characters is like a dream come true! 🥺 #pokopia #pokemon #mosslax
positive · AI labelView post →Yeah, I thought about getting a Switch 2 for Pokopia, just to scratch that Dragon Quest Builders itch, but I've deeply hated every Pokémon game I've played. I don't want to spend THAT much money to be disappointed yet again. Where is Dragon Quest Builders 3? Wheeeeeeere?
negative · AI labelView post →This is my second time playing this blocky little fever dream, and honestly, it still feels like Minecraft went on holiday to Japan, discovered JRPGs, and came back wearing a slime‑shaped hat. I’ve also played Dragon Quest Builders 2, which is basically this game after it’s had therapy, a skincare routine, and a social life, but that doesn’t mean the first one isn’t worth your time. The game is split into chapters, which is a polite way of saying: “Here’s an island, here’s a quest, now build…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is such an amazing game with so much to do, so much to encounter, and a lot of fun to have- That being said, whatever smooth-brained developer decided a item placement limitation was a smart move on a building sim, should probably reconsider their line of work, 16 hours into an intense playthrough, decorating, and building to specific measures, and when trying to put down some stairs "Item placement limitation reached" or somesuch message. I hadn't even built 5 to 6 other room recipes yet.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I got Pokemon Pokopia, I figured why not get a chill game. Any ways this is my attempt at making Julie. Allot of people keep comparing the game to Animal Crossing but they are wrong this is clearly Dragon Quest Builders just slightly different here and there
positive · AI labelView post →...was kinda just talking shit here but I'm getting pretty enamored with it as a take. What is Dragon Quest Builders if not a mom game?
neutral · AI labelView post →2 days! 😭 I truly hope I like the game as much as I'm hyped for it haha But I fully trust the team behind Dragon Quest Builders so... I'm sure it will be great! #Pokopia #Pokemon
positive · AI labelView post →Dragon Quest Minecraft is a neat little spin off all about crafting and building towns for your little NPC buddies. There are monsters to slay but no level ups to be had. You'll craft gear to stand a better chance against them and as you progress your town there will be defense events against groups of various monsters where some of your more capable NPCs will aid you. It's a fun game but quite repetitive as every time you clear an area you will move to a new one just to start all over again.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The spin-off model is nothing new to Dragon Quest. Some, like Dragon Quest Monsters, borrow from the main series, while others, like the Heroes franchise, were hugely popular due to the Mosou-like gameplay. The fact that Dragon Quest Builders is heavily referencing Minecraft may not come as a huge surprise, but it turns out that this is a more linear and limited role-playing game than expected. Additional Info: Content & Value I completed Dragon Quest Builders in 41.7 hours after…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the hell out of this on console and the PC port is FANTASTIC. Didn't expect so many QoL changes like big bashes, better inventory, bigger block stacks and removal of durabilities. I got pulled back by the Pokopia hype (except I cannot excuse buying a 500$ console for a 70$ game) and DQB is still just as fun as it was before, if not more now. For those not in the know-- It's not Minecraft-y in the slightest outside utilizing a grid/block based environment. It's DQ1 in essence and very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Guys, I did it. I finished Dragon Quest Builders 2 before June officially ends 🫡 Now, I can peacefully focus on other games 😂
positive · AI labelView post →I have never played a Dragon Quest Builders game so I wanna know: is it worth playing both or is one considered the “better” version?
neutral · AI labelView post →Ignore the play time, I actually had this on switch. This game has been fun enough for me to buy it again on a different console. That should attest to how fun it is. Still waiting for number 3 :(
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played a lot of Dragon Quest Builders 2 and am comparing them a lot; this game has wildly improved npc pathfinding but destroying anything takes so long and oh my god I miss blueprints. Since it loads so few pokemon at a time I would probably trade the pathfinding for blueprints tbh
neutral · AI labelView post →Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a good game!!! I love my son Marloth!!! This is the best use of high fives I've ever seen in a game!!!!! I swear I will finish all of these, but I beat the main plot earlier today and I have to Yell About It Somehow #sketch #wip
positive · AI labelView post →Amusingly, playing the Dragon Quest III, I and II remakes, in that order set us up perfectly for Dragon Quest Builders 2. We have unintentionally stumbled upon a video game RPG order that is absolutely ludicrous, yet with a shockingly coherent narrative through line
neutral · AI labelView post →Replaying Dragon Quest Builders 2 as my like chill game and I thought it was funny that I didn’t get the reference at first
positive · AI labelView post →The original Dragon Quest Builders is finally coming to PC next month | VGC.
neutral · AI labelView post →What if Minecraft has a story, a structure and missions and was fun?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can someone please explain to me the hype behind Pokémon Pokopia? Like, I look at the game, and all I see is Dragon Quest Builders, Minecraft and Animal Crossing just with Pokemon, and I honestly don't understand the appeal at all.
negative · AI labelView post →Pokémon Pokopia update! Starting the Eeveelutions collection with Sylveon and Espeon 🩷💜 The game continues to charm me and absorb my time. Also really has me hoping that we’ll get a Dragon Quest Builders 3 someday 🎮
positive · AI labelView post →Modern Vintage Gamer - Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Tested - It's Good!. Summary: Many games see noticeable improvements, but how much of an improvement will vary. Games that are bottlenecked by GPU or memory bandwidth benefit significantly, whereas CPU-bound titles only see small improvements. Arkham Knight, famously one of the Switch's worst ports, is now a playable 30fps. Dragon Quest Builders 2 is... playable but still not great, building as much as possible to stress test the…
neutral · AI labelView post →Dragon Quest Builders' PC version is a joy to revisit | RPG Site.
neutral · AI labelView post →Ill never rest. Pokopia is THE BEST OF 50% pokemon 45% dragon quest builders 2 and 5% animal crossing If you love this game as much as I do *please* give DQB2 a try. Hell if you dont have a switch 2 and want to play pokopia PLAY DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 ok ty internet void
positive · AI labelView post →It's really funny seeing folks realize that Pokopia is gonna be good, lol. It's the next game from the Dragon Quest Builders team! Builders 2 was peak! Play Builders 2!!
positive · AI labelView post →They made a Pokemon game that is both Dragon Quest Builders and Viva Piñata. This game was made in a lab for me
positive · AI labelView post →So I got that Pokemon Pokopia game aka Dragon Quest Builders 3
positive · AI labelView post →NEED TO KNOW INFO: This game (and franchise) is probably the best "Minecraft clone" out on the market. It is a game with points and end goals to meet, setting it apart in its own right. You will spend HOURS trying to cram as much stuff into that 32x32 town square, trying to make it look like an old school RPG setting type town. PROS: *Dragon Quest lore now and always has been one of the best (and most family friendly) settings *art style and aesthetics are all great *functionality overall…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got her Dragon Quest Builders 2 as a gift, and she's enjoying the game a lot, but the multiple hugs and thank you's I've gotten over it since Sunday suggest there's more than a JRPG Minecraft clone behind it.
neutral · AI labelView post →Dragon Quest Builders 2 is 50% off on steam today! Pokopia's boundless charm makes it special, but as a town building game, Builders 2 is still streets ahead, and it's a great RPG to boot! If you're enjoying Pokopia, definitely give it a try! store.steampowered.com/app/1072420/...
positive · AI labelView post →Seeing everyone say that Pokopia is "Dragon Quest Builders 3" is nice, but honestly if you want a good DQB Experience GO PLAY DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 10/10 GAME!
positive · AI labelView post →I, like Tom, has a wife who's favorite game of all time is Dragon Quest Builders 2 and stopping to talk about that meant something to me
neutral · AI labelView post →Dragon Quest Builders 2 kind of fits the bill for me here. I wanted to play it from the moment I learned about it. I had zero experience with 1, or any other dragon quest games. My biggest issue, and im still quite angry about it, is that the game I wanted to play, and the game the trailers promised actually does exist. Its all functional. The only way to play it though is the campaign, and its so frustratingly hand-holding and text-heavy it actually hurt to play. >"we need to build the…
positive · AI labelView post →While the Deck is capable of running some big AAA games, I personally find that it shines in the low-power, "chill" games that you can play for a while, put down, and come back to when you've got some more time. I'm a big fan of RPGs, so my #1 recommendation is [Sea of Stars](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/). [Dragon Quest: Builders](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2436570/DRAGON_QUEST_BUILDERS/) is also good, along with it's…
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely Great Game But only an alright port to PC... First of all let me preface this, I already played this game through to its completion a few years back on the Nintendo Switch and had an absolute blast with it. I decided to pick this up on Steam again so I can play it again and also play it on my Steam Deck. With that being clear, I have experience in both the original release and this port of it and for everyone who doesn’t know, this is a port to PC from a mobile port so bear that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been watching the partner play Pokopia and it's interesting seeing some the helpful things the game lost compared to Dragon Quest Builders 2, like the super easy warp system within each map and *very big* shared bag.
neutral · AI labelView post →Still yelling about how Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a good game and how Marloth is the best!!! But this time I have more polished art!!! #Art #Fanart #DQB2
positive · AI labelView post →I was cautiously optimistic about Pokopia when they announced it because I wasn't sure exactly how Dragon Quest Builders it was going to be but this game is 100% just Dragon Quest Builders 3 on just about every level. miracles are real
positive · AI labelView post →Building roofs for your townspeople is the ultimate litmus test for whether a person is capable of self-governing. To build a roof is an easy, convenient task and one which we all recognize as the correct, appropriate thing to do. To build a roof is objectively right. There are no situations other than dire emergencies in which a person is not able to build a roof. Simultaneously, it is not illegal to not build a roof. Therefore the roof presents itself as the apex example of whether a person…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm somewhat disappointed. Mind you, I've only played via GameShare and watched my partner play it. Coming from Dragon Quest Builders 2, which is phenomenal, I was hoping to get more of that. However, it's not that. The areas feel quite small and the mining/building process felt more cumbersome to me. I could work with these drawbacks, but the biggest thing for me are all the non-voxel buildings you can (and sometimes must) create. They kind of kill the aesthetic and on top of that, I don't…
negative · AI labelView post →Pokemon Pokopia currently stands at 90 on MetaCritic (before I just jinxed it)! Turns out all the Dragon Quest Builders fans were right. I expect this game to have very long legs throughout Switch 2’s life.
neutral · AI labelView post →All done with game #7 of the year! It was a very cute game. If you liked Dragon Quest Builders than you should give this one a chance. 💛 #PokemonPokopia
positive · AI labelView post →Pokémon Pokopia's secret weapon? Dragon Quest Builders 2 creatives who decided they could "contribute" to Game Freak's original idea www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-poko...
neutral · AI labelView post →People are still calling the Dragon Quest Builders game an Animal Crossing game?
neutral · AI labelView post →"Body Type A" and "Body Type B" is an automatic negative review and refund. It's as if "male" and "female" were swears words... I don't care if the rest of the game is good or bad, I refuse to support this nonsense.
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