Build-A-Lot
Developed by Hip Soft · Published by Next Game
At a glance
Overview
A simulation game by Hip Soft, published by Next Game — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Send the housing market through the roof as you build, buy, and sell houses in the new strategy game, Build-a-lot! You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Become a real estate mogul as you visit scenic towns, earn huge profits and perform special favors for the colorful local mayors.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Build-A-Lot.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 98 or higher
- Processor: 500 MHz CPU or higher
- Memory: 256 MB Ram or higher
Supported languages (1)
Build-A-Lot FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Build-A-Lot?
Steam classifies Build-A-Lot as a Simulation game, developed by Hip Soft. Send the housing market through the roof as you build, buy, and sell houses in the new strategy game, Build-a-lot! You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Become a real estate mogul as you visit scenic towns, earn huge profits and perform special favors for the colorful local mayors.
How much does Build-A-Lot cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Build-A-Lot at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Build-A-Lot single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Build-A-Lot: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Build-A-Lot on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Build-A-Lot for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Build-A-Lot out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 17, 2009.
What platforms is Build-A-Lot on?
Build-A-Lot is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Build-A-Lot single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Build-A-Lot cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Who made Build-A-Lot?
Build-A-Lot is developed by Hip Soft and published by Next Game.
Where to get Build-A-Lot
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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