RoadCraft

RoadCraft is a realistic construction and disaster recovery simulation game developed by Saber Interactive, known for their work on MudRunner and SnowRunner.

In this game, you assume control of a company that specializes in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by natural disasters.



Through immersive scenarios, you operate over 40 unique vehicles to restore power lines, roads, bridges, and industrial sites across diverse and destructed environments.

The RoadCraft for PC game blends strategy, physics-based mechanics, and large-scale logistics into one heavy-duty simulation experience.

Main Features

• Story-driven campaign with eight diverse 4 km² maps
• Operate bulldozers, cranes, cable layers, pavers, rollers, and more
• Realistic physics simulation for terrain, debris, and materials
• Manage convoy routes and recycling logistics
• Customize your vehicle fleet with logos and colors
• Recycle materials from ruins into new construction supplies
• Cooperative multiplayer for up to four players
• Free 4K Texture Pack for high-end PCs
• Planned updates including Hard Mode and new vehicles

User Interface

RoadCraft offers a clean and practical interface, prioritizing task management, navigation, and vehicle operation. Menus are intuitive and categorized, with overlays for logistics routes, vehicle deployment, and objective tracking.



However, some players noted imprecise controller input, clunky camera controls, and awkward crane operations. A dedicated camera-follow feature for cranes and smoother analog steering would greatly improve the experience.

Installation and Setup

Installation is straightforward via Steam. The game requires a 64-bit system and SSD for optimal performance. Upon installation, players can optionally download the 4K Texture Pack.

Some users report performance dips and recommend fine-tuning graphics settings based on hardware capabilities. Notably, blurry default textures and oversized foliage are under review for upcoming hotfixes.

How to Use

You begin by choosing contracts across a variety of disaster zones—deserts, flooded regions, and mountainous terrain.

Gameplay revolves around deploying appropriate vehicles for specific tasks: cranes for lifting, pavers for roadbuilding, transporters for vehicle movement, etc.



You must also manage recycled resources, plan convoy logistics via the in-game map, and unlock new machinery and upgrades.

In multiplayer mode, tasks can be divided among players, allowing for efficient teamwork on complex objectives.

FAQs

Is RoadCraft a sequel to SnowRunner?
No. While it shares the physics engine and some gameplay DNA, it focuses on construction and rebuilding, not off-road delivery challenges.

Does the game have fuel and vehicle damage mechanics?
No. These features were intentionally omitted to streamline gameplay, though many players have requested optional toggles for immersion.

Can I play RoadCraft solo?
Yes. The entire game is playable in single-player, but it also supports 2–4 player co-op.

How do I upgrade from Standard to Rebuild Edition?
You can purchase the Rebuild Expansion DLC separately to gain additional content and bonuses like Invictus Type A.

Does RoadCraft support mods?
Not natively via Mod.io. It uses a separate platform, which has drawn criticism for requiring a new account for a small selection of supported games.



Alternatives

• SnowRunner – A challenging off-road simulation with fuel and terrain physics.
• Construction Simulator 2022 – Focused on urban development using licensed machinery.
• Heavy Duty Challenge – Offers realistic truck physics in mountainous terrains.
• Gold Rush: The Game – Mining simulation with diggers and loaders.

Each alternative offers different spins on vehicle simulation, but none emphasize post-disaster recovery like this game.

Pricing

• RoadCraft Standard Edition: €39.99
• RoadCraft Rebuild Edition: €49.99
• RoadCraft Rebuild Expansion DLC: €14.99
• Bundle with SnowRunner: €63.98 (20% off)
• Free: 4K Texture Pack

System Requirements

Minimum:

Windows 10, Ryzen 5 1500X / i5-8400, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 / RX 590, SSD, 6GB VRAM.

Recommended:

Windows 11, Ryzen 7 5800X / i5-12600K, 16GB RAM, RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT, SSD, 8GB VRAM.

PROS

• Realistic physics for terrain and materials
• Massive variety of construction vehicles
• Detailed map design and environmental effects
• Robust single-player and multiplayer campaign
• Recycling and logistics systems add depth
• Progression unlocks new tools and vehicles
• 4K texture upgrade available for free

CONS

• Crane and paver controls feel unintuitive
• No vehicle customization or multipurpose use
• Limited challenge due to no damage or fuel system
• Some objectives lack precision or realism
• Texture and foliage quality needs improvement
• Restrictive sandbox exploration and softlock bugs

Conclusion

RoadCraft is a fresh take on the vehicle simulation genre, emphasizing large-scale disaster recovery with a strong focus on realism, logistics, and cooperation. While comparisons to SnowRunner are inevitable, it stands on its own as a unique construction and restoration simulator. Despite technical flaws, inconsistent mechanics, and missing immersion features like fuel management or damage, the foundation is solid.

With continued updates and developer responsiveness to feedback, this desktop game has the potential to evolve into a genre-defining title for simulation enthusiasts.