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Practical guides, job walkthroughs, tool guides, progress strategies, trophy tips and co-op tactics for Dumb Ways to Build.
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Popular Guides
Walkthroughs and strategy for Dumb Ways to Build.
New to Dumb Ways to Build? How to start: Nail Gun and physics building basics, your first job (Hotel Hapless), how Solo Play and online co-op work — evidence-based.
Every job in Dumb Ways to Build explained with trophy-backed walkthroughs: Hotel Hapless, Drain Strain, Crane Climb, plus Crisis Jobs and Master Builder Mode.
Dumb Ways to Build building tips guide: advanced physics tricks, stability secrets, speed-building strategies, common mistakes and co-op coordination tips for every job type.
The complete 100% checklist for Dumb Ways to Build: all 26 trophies — job clears, Time Trials, zero-death runs, Master Builder Mode, hidden objectives — in the efficient order.
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What players look up most
Your first session, the basics of physics building, and how online co-op works
Bean Customization — PlaySide's official unlockable cosmetics for your Bean
Hotel Hapless, Drain Strain and Crane Climb — plus Crisis Jobs and Master Builder Mode
The first job clear and surviving Crisis Jobs, plus how the 26 trophies fit together
The Nail Gun and the Sledgehammer, plus consumables and makeshift materials
All 26 trophies with a local progress tracker for your completion run
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Featured Progress Guides
Latest Updates
- How to Beat Remodel the Break RoomCertification · November 4, 2026
- Job: Master Builder ModeJob · November 4, 2026
- Beginner Guide - First StepsGuide · September 29, 2026
- Jobs Guide - WalkthroughsGuide · September 29, 2026
- 100% Guide - All 26 TrophiesGuide · September 29, 2026
- How to Beat First Job CompleteCertification · September 29, 2026
- How to Beat Crisis SurvivorCertification · September 29, 2026
- Job: Hotel HaplessJob · September 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
See all FAQIs Dumb Ways to Build free to play?
No — Dumb Ways to Build is a premium purchase at $7.99 USD on Steam, PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. There are no microtransactions, no battle pass and no paid DLC. All future content updates are free for all owners.
What platforms is Dumb Ways to Build on?
PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with full crossplay support at launch. Steam Deck is verified. There is no Nintendo Switch or mobile version announced. The system requirements are modest — most gaming laptops from the last five years run it at 60fps.
How many players can play together?
1 to 4 players: Solo Play is official, and the Restroom Rescue trophy (revive three other Beans with a single Portaloo) confirms 4-player co-op. Couch co-op looks unlikely — Steam lists no Shared/Split Screen tags — while Cross-Platform Multiplayer means Steam, PS5 and Xbox players can play together.
How do I join my friends?
Dumb Ways to Build is online co-op for up to 4 players with cross-platform support (official Steam tag: Cross-Platform Multiplayer). Be friends on the platform first (Steam / PSN / Xbox network), then use the in-game multiplayer flow — PlaySide has not documented the exact lobby screens, so we will not invent them. One practical constant: everyone should be on the same game version before connecting.
What is the best tool in the game?
The Nail Gun builds (PlaySide: fire it to staple together sketchy bridges, ramps and structures) and the Sledgehammer demolishes (take it to that steel beam) — and the free Power Tools & Packed Lunches update added four more: the Blow-Vac (blows items and players, sucks objects in to launch), Caulk Launcher (foam blobs that support weight and break falls), Pocket Spring Loaded Platform and Drumsticks. Three of the 26 trophies are pure Nail Gun counters — Nailed It, Screw Loose and Pin Cushion — so it remains the tool the game measures you on.
What is Master Builder mode?
Master Builder Mode is the high-difficulty replay of each job — the trophy list confirms all three jobs (Hotel Hapless, Drain Strain, Crane Climb) have one, worth Dead and Breakfast, Totally Drained and Sky-High Triumph. Completion rates of 5.4%, 2.6% and 0.8% tell you how hard they are. PlaySide's own Master Builder announcement spells out the gate: "Have you completed the first 3 Crisis Jobs and are ready to up the ante?" — clear the Crisis tier, then grab your hard hat.