Dumb Ways to Build FAQ

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bean Customization is an official feature: PlaySide's store page promises "a truckload of unique, unlockable cosmetics to personalize your Bean", and Steam tags the game with Character Customization. Cosmetics are unlocked by playing. The exact catalog and per-item unlock conditions are not officially documented — anything claiming complete lists is guessing.

26 trophies total (25 plus the platinum). The platinum — named Dumb Ways to Build — requires every other trophy: all three job clears, their Time Trials, zero-death runs, Master Builder Mode clears, and the tool and co-op challenges. A focused completion run takes 15-25 hours.

Yes — full crossplay across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. A Steam player can join a PS5 player's lobby and vice versa. Crossplay is automatic; there is no toggle to enable or disable it.

Time Trials are speed-run versions of the three jobs. Each has its own trophy — Express Check Out (Hotel Hapless), Pumped Up (Drain Strain) and Speedy Skyscraper (Crane Climb). Time Trials are optional for finishing the game, but all three are required for 100% trophy completion.

Yes — Dumb Ways to Build is the latest entry in the Dumb Ways to Die franchise. The franchise originated as a 2012 railway safety PSA by Metro Trains Melbourne, went viral on YouTube, and was acquired by PlaySide Studios in 2021. The Bean characters are the iconic mascots from the franchise.

Yes — solo play is fully supported and is how the game is balanced at launch. Normal Jobs teach the physics system best in solo. Co-op is optional and shines on Crisis and Master Builder Jobs where the difficulty scales with player count.

Yes — Dumb Ways to Build is Steam Deck Verified. The controls map cleanly to the Deck's layout and the game runs at a stable framerate. Touch controls are not supported; use the standard button layout.

Very actively. The free Power Tools & Packed Lunches update (Update 2.0) added four new tools, seven consumables, an expanded 6-ping system, a selfie camera and more — following earlier patch v1.3 and a Steam hotfix. All announced content has been free for existing owners — no paid DLC plans. Check dumbwaystodie.com/build for announcements.

The trophy list confirms three named jobs: Hotel Hapless, Drain Strain and Crane Climb. Each job layers five extra challenges on top of the clear — a Time Trial, a zero-death run, a Master Builder Mode replay and two hidden objectives — and the store page additionally bills chaotic Crisis Jobs as the deadly tier. The game also plays up endless physics chaos, so the level count understates the content.

No — Dumb Ways to Build is only available on PC (Steam for Windows), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no Android, iOS or macOS version. The Steam version works on Steam Deck (Verified). If you see the game advertised on mobile app stores, it is not the official release — the only legitimate platforms are Steam, PS5 and Xbox.

Dumb Ways to Build costs $7.99 USD on Steam, PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. It is a single premium purchase with no microtransactions, no battle pass and no paid DLC. All future content updates are free for existing owners. Regional pricing may vary by storefront.

Yes — every trophy and achievement in Dumb Ways to Build is earned through gameplay. There is no paid trophy pack, no season pass unlock and no paid DLC content. All 26 trophies are included in the base game. The platinum trophy requires earning every other trophy, which takes 15-25 hours of play.

This site does not provide or endorse trainers, cheat engines, or exploit tools for Dumb Ways to Build. Using third-party software to modify gameplay can result in account bans on Steam, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live, and may expose your system to malware. The game is designed to be completable through normal play — all 26 trophies can be earned without cheats. If you are stuck on a specific challenge, check our guides for legitimate strategies.