Rover Builder

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Released: Mar 28, 2022
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 16:52 GMT

Updates & announcements

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12 May 2022Developer post
ON SALE NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME! Save 15% on Rover Builder!
Hi guys! You can save 15% on Rover Builder right now! Be quick, the offer ends this Monday, the 16th of May! What is Rover Builder? Rover Builder is a 3D engineering sim tasking you to create the right rover to complete the job. Unleash your creativity in the garage, building veh
30 Mar 2022Developer post
Hotfix 1.0.1
Fix: rotate tool not working with certain parts Fix: freeze when there's no plywood in a custom level Changed official mission order (lvl11 -> lvl20) Fix: volume slider not showing correct visual position after starting game Fix: music volume always going back to 100% when tog
28 Mar 2022Developer post
Rover Builder Full 1.0 Release Out Now!
Greetings Rover Builders! We are very excited and proud to say after multiple content updates, performance tweaks and graphical enhancements, Rover Builder has officially come out of Early Access today! We appreciate all the support from the community during every step of this jo
Greetings Rover Builders! We are very excited and proud to say after multiple content updates, performance tweaks and graphical enhancements, Rover Builder has officially come out of Early Access today! We appreciate all the support from the community during every step of this journey. Rover Builder has come so far because of all your helpful feedback and ideas so we hope you enjoy the new updated full release of the game! Also grab your chance to get a 10% discount for the game now! With this full release comes a variety of new updates too which you can explore and enjoy. What's New?

4 brand new missions, with over 40 levels in total to explore!
Updated materials and tools
New settings, including graphics, audio, language and controls
New Info toggle - showing text descriptions of every button in the editor
Visual updates - toggle and height sliders added in level editor with brand new grass shaders!
Numerous bug fixes and more!
We love seeing everyone's creativity so feel free to join the community on discord or tag us on social media to share your creations and master builds. https://store.steampowered.com/app/683770/Rover_Builder/
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28 Mar 2022Developer post
Let's Build: Rover Edition
Hi all, Happy Rover Builder Launch day! To celebrate the launch, we wanted to give you a kickstart on building your very first rover - along with some general tips & tricks! See below for a few pointers and our tutorial video we published a little while ago. Tips on viewing y
24 Mar 2022Developer post
Rover Builder Full 1.0 Release Out On 28 March 2022!
Hello Fellow Builders! We are extremely proud to say after multiple content updates, performance tweaks and graphical enhancements, Rover Builder comes out of Early Access and gets its full release on 28 March 2022! We appreciate all the support from the community during every st
Hello Fellow Builders! We are extremely proud to say after multiple content updates, performance tweaks and graphical enhancements, Rover Builder comes out of Early Access and gets its full release on 28 March 2022! We appreciate all the support from the community during every step of this journey. Rover Builder has come so far because of all your helpful feedback and ideas so we hope you enjoy the new updated full release of the game! With this full release comes a variety of new updates too which you can explore and enjoy. What's New?

4 brand new missions, with over 40 levels in total to explore!
Updated materials and tools
New settings, including graphics, audio, language and controls
New Info toggle - showing text descriptions of every button in the editor
Visual updates - toggle and height sliders added in level editor with brand new grass shaders!
Numerous bug fixes and more!
We love seeing everyone's creativity so feel free to join the community on discord or tag us on social media to share your creations and master builds. https://store.steampowered.com/app/683770/Rover_Builder/
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17 Dec 2021Developer post
NEW UPDATE - LIVE NOW!
Hello everyone! We are happy to be back today announcing some brand new updates added to Rover Builder for you! This update features challenging new levels and also more helpful tutorials for beginners , but here is the break down of what's new with this fresh update. What's New?
12 Oct 2021Developer post
UPDATE 3 OUT NOW!
Hey all! We’re very excited to announce that Rover Builder’s third major update is live right now! Update three brings a slew of new features, fixes, and levels. See below for a full breakdown! Major additions/updates: 6 brand new levels added A new sculptable sand object in the
Hey all!
We’re very excited to announce that Rover Builder’s third major update is live right now! Update three brings a slew of new features, fixes, and levels. See below for a full breakdown!
Major additions/updates:

6 brand new levels added
A new sculptable sand object in the level editor + a cactus model and a new large rock model
Track wheels + tracks: a new part that makes it possible to make tank-style vehicles. Tracks operate much better on sand compared to regular wheels
A water gun: a new weapon that sprays water, suitable for close combat. Can pop incoming water balloons for defense purposes.
Water rocket: a new tool/weapon. In rocket mode, it produces thrust (for a little while, it has limited fuel) and enables short hops and/or acceleration boosts. In weapon, mode acts as a single-use rocket launcher that will explode when hitting something.
A duplicate tool for rover/level editors: Alt+drag now duplicates and moves the selection. In the rover editor Split/Join is renamed to Cut/Join and works with the C key (previously Alt)
Move tool refactor: it's now possible to move only selected parts, compared to before when it always moved everything that's connected to the moving part.
Steam achievements: There are now many achievements based on statistics about the gameplay. More will be added in future updates.

Minor updates/fixes:

Wheels now take their orientation based on the building area, not the beam it's attached to
Level details now have info about the number of objects, vertices, etc.
An objective text is now displayed at the beginning of each mission (in the top bar)
Bug and performance fixes
Stay tuned for more huge updates planned by joining our discord group, share your builds, provide feedback, and pick up tips and tricks from the community! Keep up to date with everything happening in Rover Builder over on our Twitter and our website. https://store.steampowered.com/app/683770/Rover_Builder/
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04 Aug 2021Developer post
Patch Notes: Level Editor update
Hey everyone, A small patch has been implemented with the following changes: - Active mesh triangulation when moving faces/vertices - Pressing Alt while moving faces/vertices or drawing elevation/grass objects will now snap to a global grid (easy geometric shapes etc). The grid s
14 Jul 2021Developer post
Terraforma Update - Out Now!
Hey Builders! We are so happy to finally bring you the Rover Builder: Terraforma update. Check out the trailer with the new features below: We have already teased and showcased a bunch of new content you are getting with this patch - so we can't wait to see what you do with all t
Hey Builders!
We are so happy to finally bring you the Rover Builder: Terraforma update. Check out the trailer with the new features below: [previewyoutube=tLhRGxJehr4;full][/previewyoutube] We have already teased and showcased a bunch of new content you are getting with this patch - so we can't wait to see what you do with all these new tools at your disposal! The biggest edition is of course Level Editor - where you can build fully playable maps and missions from scratch - using all of the tools we used to create the missions that are already in-game. We also have a batch of new levels and missions available to play. Terraforma is our biggest update yet - so make sure to tag @RoverBuilder on Twitter so we can see all your new creations - go get building! We plan to continually add to this list of new features as we continue in early access - with more editing and building options, more tools, parts and objects available to you. This is only the beginning.
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Level Editor

Move, Rotate and Scale tools. (work in both object and mesh edit modes)
Global & Local toggle
Object Edit mode (Select, Transform, Delete)
Toggle: Static, Detachable, Breakable

Mesh Edit mode

Transform vertices and faces
Vertex snapping (by pressing Ctrl while moving vertices)
Extrude faces
Loop Cut
Sculpt grass height

Add Objects mode

Mission objects (Spawn boxes, pad, box, magnet box)
Trees (pine, spruce, bush)
Rocks (3 x regular, slab, stone ramp)
Enemies (turret + tanks)
Fences & bridges (fence, ramp, bridge)
Props (pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler, stapler, tape, cup)
Build (nail, screw, angle)
Toys (wooden toy blocks)
Decorations (wall lamp, door, window, wall arrow, wall rectangle, arrow, rectangle)
Misc (pillar)

Tools

Draw Elevation tool - extrusion tool for making flat, elevated plywood surfaces
Draw grass tool + modification tools
Night/Day slider
"Always on" function - create automations
"Level Editor" tag - by using this tag, makes designs available in level editor
Undo/Redo actions
Save/Load/Share level functions
Level Settings: name, tags, description, goal, time limit, workshop sharing options

Quality of Life changes

Cannon joints are now a little bit stronger and don't break off as easily
Pause screen now has "open in level editor" button for self made levels
Mirroring now works based on the central unit, not the building area center
Wheel placement direction is now based on the building area, not the beam orientation.
Menu tab navigation now smoother
Menu level/rover preview loading optimized
Save button status indicators added when saving rovers/levels
Fixed hinge rotation bug
Fix mirror selection bug
As always, thank you for supporting us during Early Access - this is just update 2 of many - so we have plenty more content to come.
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01 Jul 2021Developer post
Update 2 Launch Date
Coming Very Soon The newest huge update to Rover Builder will be coming July 14th. This is the second instalment of the planned updates to hit the game and it's packed with all new features, including more levels, a new mode and bug fixes. Check out the community rover tab in-gam
17 Jun 2021Developer post
Update 2 Release Date Coming Soon!
Keep On Buildin' The highly anticipated update will be roaming it's way! Check out a bunch of the new features below including creating your own levels! What To Expect 1. The Brand New Level Editor! - Create your own levels from scratch, and edit levels from the community. - Shar
10 Jun 2021Developer post
The Next Big Update.
The next update is almost here for Rover Builder! Following on from the first update, more exciting things are coming, packed to the brim with new levels, hotfixes, and entirely new modes... Launching Level Editor. Get even more creative by designing and playing your very own lev
03 Jun 2021Developer post
Let's Build: Rover Builder Tutorial
Watch & Learn! Learn how to get your first Rover up and running with Community Manager Priv! Rover Builder is available now on Steam Early Access. Check out the community rover tab in-game or on Steam for player-made rovers, or share your own unique builds! Stay tuned for mor
27 May 2021Developer post
Community Spotlight
Simple But Effective Take a look at our first Rover on the list! Sometimes three wheels is all you need, especially on narrow cliff paths. This agile and compact Rover is just what you need on those more challenging missions... Time To Tank It Getting ripped apart by water balloo
20 May 2021Developer post
Rover Sharing Highlight
Rover Community Expand and share your creations with the world by uploading your hand-crafted Rover on our community page! Or maybe you just can't quite build the right Rover for the job? Scan through community-built rovers of all different sizes and strengths and simply subscrib
13 May 2021Developer post
NEW - Levels
Explore All New Levels! Get your engines running and cannons at the ready for more exciting new levels to challenge your rovers capabilities! Start prepping your blueprints, some of these levels will need brand new rovers specifically built to complete the puzzling missions! Back
12 May 2021Developer post
Incoming Hotfix - 12/05/2021
Patch Note Updates Magnets now have an optional electromagnet mode (can be turned on/off with an action). Magnets are permanent by default. Fix: Central unit sometimes drifting away from the grid, causing multiple issues Fix: Rotator consumes energy all the time when "return to c
Patch Note Updates

Magnets now have an optional electromagnet mode (can be turned on/off with an action). Magnets are permanent by default.
Fix: Central unit sometimes drifting away from the grid, causing multiple issues
Fix: Rotator consumes energy all the time when "return to center" is enabled
Fix: Keystrokes change order when reassigning keys
Overwriting existing keystrokes now possible. Existing keystroke becomes empty when overwritten. (easier to swap 2 keystrokes)
Added a visual indicator when placing mirrored parts
Community rovers tab now has paging and new sorting methods (popularity, subscriptions)
Stay tuned for more huge updates planned by joining our discord group, and share your builds, provide feedback or pick up tips and tricks from the community! https://store.steampowered.com/app/683770/Rover_Builder/
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06 May 2021Developer post
NEW - Building Mechanics!
All New Parts To Play With! Building your Rover has just got a whole lot more customizable! More parts will be available now as part of update one including new cannons & headlights! Build your Rover with endless creativity with each planned upcoming update. Trial & Error
All New Parts To Play With!
Building your Rover has just got a whole lot more customizable! More parts will be available now as part of update one including new cannons & headlights! Build your Rover with endless creativity with each planned upcoming update.
Trial & Error
Play around in the new and improved builder mode, attach water cannons, lights, and rockets. Test your rovers capabilities, or watch it fall apart and head back to the drawing board. Create, tanks, trucks and towers, release your creativity and imagination!
So What's New?
New parts have been added to utilize your mechanical vision!

Rip though the AI's structure using the new Cannon!
Help counter your tallest builds with the new Weight part!
Light your way through the darkest of nights with the new Light addition.
& much more!
New features are also included:

New action-based keystroke editor with centralised UI.
'Always on option' for actions (enables e.g. automatically turning rotators)
Join tool for beams.
Building detached beams is now allowed.
Free-cam mode when driving!
Initial compression & strength properties from springs.
New rover gallery with tag-based sorting options.
More technical changes:

Stiffer, stronger pistons
Refactored rotators (stiffer, less springy, more consistent force)
Lots of bug fixes!
Stay tuned for more huge updates planned by joining our discord group, and share your builds, provide feedback or pick up tips and tricks from the community! https://store.steampowered.com/app/683770/Rover_Builder/
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19 Apr 2021Developer post
Update: Community fixes
- Community is visible for all players by default
14 Apr 2021Developer post
Rover Builder - Major Update Out Now!
There's never been a better moment to jump back into Rover Builder! The first of five massive updates to the vehicle building simulator drops today containing new levels, improvements and bug fixes. So What Exactly Is Featured In Update One? New and improved rover editor with new
There's never been a better moment to jump back into Rover Builder! The first of five massive updates to the vehicle building simulator drops today containing new levels, improvements and bug fixes.
So What Exactly Is Featured In Update One?

New and improved rover editor with new components including cannons, magnets, solar panels and more!
12 brand new levels, designed, curated and tailored to take advantage of Rover Builder's new components and materials.
Brand new rover sharing section allows you to download and share custom-made rovers with the Rover Builder community around the world.
New tutorial mode provides newcomers the ability to learn how to create your first rover.
Bug fixes to help with game stability.

Engineer, Problem Solve, Destroy - Overcome.
In Rover Builder, you will be tasked with solving increasingly challenging missions. From retrieve and return collection missions, to traversing difficult terrain and combatting AI enemies, you'll need to make sure the Rover's you build are up to the challenge! Rover Editor makes the building process easy with three levels of creation:

Central Unit - the core supplying power to your rover, if parts lose connection, or the central unit takes damage, your rover will become ineffective
Materials - create the structure for your build, containing wooden beams, hydraulics, springs, tracks and more
Parts & Components - kit out your rover to face any challenge, add wheels, weapons, tools, weights and more that can be controlled with custom keystroke programming

Have Total Freedom Over Your Environment
Create custom levels in the hard surface 3D modelling Level Editor! Sculpt your landscape with mesh editing mode, add trees, rocks, grass and then implement your challenges using the likes of magnets, turrets and props in object edit mode! Level Editor also includes:

Day/Night slider to create dark and light levels.
Draw Elevation tool for easy raised or sunken surface creation.
Custom Stage Rules including rover parts, time limits, goals and more.
Level sharing.
NPC Rovers with automatic aiming and shooting.
and lots more!
We will be bringing 5 huge updates to revolutionise Rover Builder in the lead up to launch. Early access players will gain access to each update as they are released, adding tons of new features, parts and abilities! Stay tuned for four more huge updates planned by joining our discord group, and share your builds, provide feedback or pick up tips and tricks from the community!
Update One of Rover Builder is out now!
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Updates & announcements

Tips on viewing your rover

Beams and Structure

Parts Needed!

Let's get going!

See our full tutorial video here:

Hey all!

Major additions/updates:

Minor updates/fixes:

Hey Builders!

--------PATCH NOTES--------

Level Editor

Mesh Edit mode

Add Objects mode

Tools

Quality of Life changes

Coming Very Soon

Keep On Buildin'

What To Expect

Launching Level Editor.

Build, Build & Build Some More.

Watch & Learn!

Simple But Effective

Time To Tank It

Needs More Cannons

Rover Community

Explore All New Levels!

Back To The Drawing Board

Time For A Quick Redesign...

Almost There...

Perfect Fit!

Stuck?

Patch Note Updates

All New Parts To Play With!

Trial & Error

So What's New?

So What Exactly Is Featured In Update One?

Engineer, Problem Solve, Destroy - Overcome.

Have Total Freedom Over Your Environment

Update One of Rover Builder is out now!