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PC Building Simulator
Developer Claudiu Kiss, The Irregular Corporation
PC Building Simulator is a simulation-strategy video game produced by The Irregular Corporation and Romanian independent developer, Claudiu Kiss. The game is centered around owning and running a workshop which builds and maintains PCs, mainly gaming-oriented ones. The game was independently developed by Kiss before it was picked up by indie publisher The Irregular Corporation in 2017. It was initially released for… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
248 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 31, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
189 positive · 30 negative
95% range 81–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 189 | 30 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
22,982 of 24,459 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
86% recommend · 178 yes, 30 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 208 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (49,350 of 52,783 positive).
Players find the game fun and educational for learning PC building basics. [1][2][3] Many are frustrated that the sequel is exclusive to the Epic Games Store. [4][5][6] Some note the hardware is outdated but still enjoyable for enthusiasts. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [13]
The issue that stands is all of the specs available to buy in-game were mainly popular around 2019 (i.e. when the game came out) and so whilst it's refreshing to see the RX500 and GTX1000 series again, it's also difficult to stay engaged when none of the specs you can use are all that relevant anymore. The variety of tasks available is also pretty damn minimal on the base version of the game and I already feel like …
- [14]
I've built two PC's IRL with the help of friends and YT tutorials yet somehow I learned almost nothing. After playing this game for 40 hours, I feel like I can confidently build a PC from scratch with no help. It's super fun too, it has two different style campaigns one focusing on running a computer store and one where you're an IT guy doing help tickets at a company. BUT it is abandoned and the dev's of the first …
- [2]
good game if you want to learn some basic pc building knowledge, the game teaches you about different pc components, how troubleshooting works, and even introduces you to overclocking and benchmarking + very educational, kinda gives you a basic foundation of what operating a pc building business is like and also simulates real consequences (frying your cpu when you overclock) + free build mode, sandbox gamemode …
- [8]
Don't have $300+ dollars for RAM for that new build you had planned to buy parts for on Black Friday? Here's the next best thing! While the hardware included in this game shows it's age, it's actually a pretty decent practice tool for beginner builders like myself utilizing the Free Build mode. Gets you into the practice of installing parts in the proper order, and not forgetting that thermal paste. Interesting …
- [10]
PC Building Simulator is a relaxing and surprisingly educational sim that makes building PCs feel accessible and rewarding. The career mode is satisfying, especially if you enjoy troubleshooting and optimizing builds. It can get a bit repetitive over time, but for tech enthusiasts it’s a cozy, detail-rich experience.
Summarised from 34 of the 240 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 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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PC Building Simulator sits at 86% positive across 219 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Robert Adams of TechRaptor gave the game a 6.5/10 rating, calling the game a "a partially complete experience"; he praised the game for capturing "the experience of working as a PC repair technician about 90% correct", while noting that it lacked several "critical" features such as the lack of data preservation/recovery mechanics.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 248 · most liked firstthis game is fun and good but i want to buy the second one but its only on epic and i hate epic
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The issue that stands is all of the specs available to buy in-game were mainly popular around 2019 (i.e. when the game came out) and so whilst it's refreshing to see the RX500 and GTX1000 series again, it's also difficult to stay engaged when none of the specs you can use are all that relevant anymore. The variety of tasks available is also pretty damn minimal on the base version of the game and I already feel like I've seen it all at 7.4 hours. In technicality the game can essentially teach…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although this game is fine and all that, the fact Epic bought the rights to the sequel means that this franchise is in basically dead now. Unless you are an Epic fanboy, avoid at all costs. And I don't mean they got a launch exclusive, they own the rights forever, so it will never be on Steam. What a shame, was a good series.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, but locking the next game on the Epic Store isn’t a great move.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyed the game, just tired of experiencing console level crap on PC, it's like going back to the days when you had multiple shops with their own exclusive version of games and pre-orders for console, when I got a PC I thought I was finally past having to wait for stuff to be where I want it and then a long came Epic, I'm actually not buying PC builder 2 now or any other game that comes out exclusively to another seller, it's tiresome not to mention insulting to the original supporters of the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horrible. absolutely horrible. Devs left the game and made num 2 on Epic games and Left num 1. Waste of money and has extremely old tech. Greedy devs.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am enjoying this game for 100+ hours. I have no bad thing to say except I wish PC Building Simulator 2 gets on Steam so we can have newer parts
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not a bad game. Just wish I knew there was a better sequel to it that I could've bought instead. (Sucks that the sequel is only on epic)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PC Building Simulator about to pass those for "most aspirational game"
positive · AI labelView post →I've built two PC's IRL with the help of friends and YT tutorials yet somehow I learned almost nothing. After playing this game for 40 hours, I feel like I can confidently build a PC from scratch with no help. It's super fun too, it has two different style campaigns one focusing on running a computer store and one where you're an IT guy doing help tickets at a company. BUT it is abandoned and the dev's of the first one got shafted while another company made a sequel exclusive to the Epic game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun game whimsical game why is pc building simulator 2 not on steam broooooo i hate epic games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, runs very well on my system. I'm stunned by these awesome graphics aswell.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game if you want to learn some basic pc building knowledge, the game teaches you about different pc components, how troubleshooting works, and even introduces you to overclocking and benchmarking + very educational, kinda gives you a basic foundation of what operating a pc building business is like and also simulates real consequences (frying your cpu when you overclock) + free build mode, sandbox gamemode which you can freely pick pc components and build custom setups (you can quite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you want to build a computer that was mildly relevant 5 years ago in a game where your poor financial decisions can't follow you? Then this is the game for you!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is pretty good game and kinda shame that the sequel stuck on Epic Limbo Curse you, Tim Swiney 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The entire BioShock collection, Rogue Legacy, Pathfinder Kingmaker, XCOM 2, Yooka-Laylee and Y-L and the Impossible Lair, Several Warhammer games, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, Star Wars Squadrons, Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead, Fallout 1, 2, 3, NV, and Tactics, Guacamelee and Guacamelee 2, Homeworld 1&2 Remastered, KSP, and of course LAWN MOWING SIMULATOR!!! Edit: I almost forgot PC Building Simulator with the IT Expansion!
neutral · AI labelView post →I really hope the epic games exclusivity thing is going well.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is what got me into building PC irl. incredibly addicting game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For someone who likes to build computers in real life, this is an awesome simulator. Parts and cases are accurate, and a few things are simplified for the sake of gameplay (wouldn't it be awesome to install an OS in real life in less than a minute?). The "story" is also fun and entertaining.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even though this game is now a little bit dated, its a great time for casuals to understand some of the basics of PC building. Custom watercooling was a cool switch up at level 20.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know this game doesn't include everything to do with PC building but it's fun and it genuinely helped me build my current PC a lot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PC Building Simulator is a relaxing and surprisingly educational sim that makes building PCs feel accessible and rewarding. The career mode is satisfying, especially if you enjoy troubleshooting and optimizing builds. It can get a bit repetitive over time, but for tech enthusiasts it’s a cozy, detail-rich experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty fun relaxing game sucks that the 2nd one is a exclusive on another store.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't have $300+ dollars for RAM for that new build you had planned to buy parts for on Black Friday? Here's the next best thing! While the hardware included in this game shows it's age, it's actually a pretty decent practice tool for beginner builders like myself utilizing the Free Build mode. Gets you into the practice of installing parts in the proper order, and not forgetting that thermal paste. Interesting soundtrack...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty good but PCBS2 is only on windows Epic games store (no linux support) and there is tons of stuff missing. (6750XT, TITAN cards, x3d chips) Solid 6.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super chill and relaxing game. If your into PC building, or want to learn more about computers, I would highly recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pretty legit although outdated. It has given me a better understanding of pc builds and inspires me to build one of my own. There is a second updated version only on Epic games but I am not downloading another launcher just yet. I highly recommend getting this first version to see if you enjoy building pc's and to gain better understanding of concepts and equipment. Also the music to choose from is pretty cool. 9.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- Dying Light 2 Stay Human – $25.19 on Fanatical - A Plague Tale: Requiem – $24.99 on Steam - Disney Dreamlight Valley – $22.49 on Steam - Need for Speed Unbound – $20.99 on Steam - Total War: THREE KINGDOMS – $20.39 on Steam - Timberborn – $19.99 on Steam - Red Dead Redemption 2 – $19.79 on Steam - The Wandering Village – $18.74 on Steam - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands – $17.03 on GreenManGaming - It Takes Two – $15.99 on Steam - Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition…
neutral · AI labelView post →playing the game properly ✖️ building overkill pcs that i would keep dreaming of having cause im broke as ♥♥♥♥ ✔️
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a great and simple game. Its a shame they dont support it anymore...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →-timbo2000 needs computer fix -ok ill get to it -spend 28 minutes trying to find out why the build isnt completed when put in the boxing area -1 playthrough on youtube later -discover the gpu mounting bracket isnt installed -i install it -still doesnt work -stopped playing for 3 weeks -come back to it because i feel like it -insert computer in packaging area -holy crap it registers -sell the computer for a long awaiting timbo2000 -gets one star review because i didnt apply thermal paste 10/10…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The games pretty fun, but i dont really get why the devs left this and moved to that epic games launcher. Because of that i cant even play the PCB2 now because it says "application not owned" even though i clearly own it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very good game for a kid that wants to learn about computers!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You’ll juggle customer emails, tight budgets, hardware upgrades, virus removals, and complete custom builds as you gradually grow your workshop. Along the way, the game naturally teaches you the fundamentals of PC building, blending practical knowledge with engaging, hands-on gameplay that feels both fun and genuinely educational.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PC Building Simulator is enjoyable at the beginning, and as the game progresses it becomes more relaxing. However, certain tasks grow increasingly tedious, such as comparing components, calculating the total cost of a build, or reviewing a customer’s specifications. These gameplay elements are not particularly user-friendly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →- Dying Light 2 Stay Human – $25.19 on Fanatical - A Plague Tale: Requiem – $24.99 on Steam - Disney Dreamlight Valley – $22.49 on Steam - Need for Speed Unbound – $20.99 on Steam - Total War: THREE KINGDOMS – $20.39 on Steam - Timberborn – $19.99 on Steam - Red Dead Redemption 2 – $19.79 on Steam - The Wandering Village – $18.74 on Steam - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands – $17.03 on GreenManGaming - It Takes Two – $15.99 on Steam - Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition…
neutral · AI labelView post →My childhood dream was to build computers. In real life, I never get round to it, but at least there’s this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →solid game, good storyline, and you can acualy learn about pc specs. definetly recomend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a nice game. I like how creative the emails can be, but still, the tasks get repetitive with the time. It's always the same thing, change one hardware, test some stuff and done. I wish it had more complexity. It could be also more optimized. For example, if we could check the GPU scores directly from the inventory? Or if we could make a list of things we have to buy... stuff like that to make the gameplay less messy. I always get my head a mess while playing this. The sticky notes doesn't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed this game. Wished I could inspect the motherboards and wiring more intricately
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has so much and scratched my itch of wanting to build more pcs. Very realistic. The only issue is that the hardware is not the latest but that's because the newer hardware is in PC Building Simulator 2. Otherwise great game! 9.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For me, PC Building Simulator 2 due to Epic Games hosting it instead of Steam. Screw Sweeny's ball-sucking requirements!
negative · AI labelView post →I've built 4 PC's in my life and this game romanticizes it to the point it actually is fun to build in the moment. Where as in real life your dropping screws in the case, wiring, opening manuals, having those manuals close while your doing something else, having anxiety attacks. It's nice simulating how good it must be to be competent.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its pretty fun. its kinda like doing it irl. fyi this ♥♥♥♥ hasnt been updated in years because theres a sequel on the epic games store, those bastards.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly much more fun than anticipated. Not a horrible way to cure the itch of wanting to build another pc.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →right after buying i had realized a sequel to the game is out. i then discovered mods and career and had no regrets.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PC Building Simulator is the only game where I spend 2 hours fixing someone’s computer, forget one cable, turn it on, and suddenly feel like I destroyed NASA. One minute I’m building a clean gaming PC, next minute I’m checking every part because the customer says “it doesn’t work” with zero explanation. Somehow cable management in this game is more stressful than real life. 10/10, would forget thermal paste again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm so done with installing apps and rebooting all desktops, it's the most annoying and time consuming stuff in a game ever. I just can't be bothered anymore, also: Hitboxes (cable) User interface Inventory management Dedusting Shipping time options Most importantly: Perfecting the game is impossible without payed DLC's Also the sequal is on Epic store only, not that I care.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice to chill n play
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →> > > every game on their [sic] I can find on Steam > > Oh yeah? Find these: 3 out of 10 A Knight's Quest Alan Wake Remastered Alan Wake 2 Assassin's Creed Mirage Battle Breakers Binary Smoke Castle Storm 2 Core Corruption 2029 Crime Boss: Rockay City Dangerous Driving Dauntless Dead Island 2 Diabotical Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Goat Simulator 3 Grit Infinitesimals John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Kid A Mnesia Exhibition Kingdom Hearts series The Lord of the Rings:…
neutral · AI labelView post →such a very detailed simulator! learning a lot through this game by my own PC and the difference between items. 1000% would recommend this to someone wanting to learn about building pcs in general
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Be warned that this game has been abandoned by the developers for 3 years now, so is bitrotting in terms of the parts used to build a PC. Rather than releasing DLCs of parts to keep the game relevancy going and generating ongoing revenue, they decided to create a sequel game instead. This sort of game lives and dies on maintaining a wide and current set of parts and the devs decision has lead to the slow death of this first iteration of the game. I wouldn't put it past them to release a third…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like this game. If you ever have this itch to build, diagnose and repair PCs (or like to hit printers until they work) I would very much recommend it. (Besides since sadly most of us can't build PCs 24/7 sadly this is a good alternative)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game pretty much got me into PC building and taught me a lot of the stuff needed to build my first PC
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a great introductory/teaching tool, and has some enjoyable game mechanics. It's a shame the sequel (and thusly more expanded/modern components) is locked behind the Epic Games storefront, as PCBS only contains a medium-sized collection ranging from 2015-2022.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't have any recent part releases. Only play if you want to build PCs from around 2020 or earlier
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a very hard yet educational game, very puzzling
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone that has built PCs and worked in Desktop Support, I can say that this game gives you an idea of working in IT as Desktop Support. While repetitive for the most part (so far of what I've put in to it), I'm enjoying it and makes me want to set up shop as a small side gig during the days I'm not working my main job.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lasted about an hour before I uninstalled and refunded it because it started to feel like work instead of something fun and enjoyable. The concept sounded neat, but 30 minutes in...you're juggling multiple jobs and using screenshots or a notepad to keep track of everything, you're told a machine needs a video card upgrade but doesn't tell you details so you waste money on parts that don't satisfy the upgrade requirement, customers give you hints about things they want that aren't part of the…
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