Action · 2015
You Must Build A Boat
You must build a boat. You must spring out of bed. You must bargain with the lizardman. You must heed your undead navigators. You must slide rows or columns of tiles on a 6x8 grid. You must match at least 3. You must run to the right. You must focus intently on 2 areas of the screen simultaneously. You must match keys…
Key facts
- Released
- 4 June 2015
- Genre
- Action · RPG · Puzzle
- Length
- ≈ 3 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Mobile
- Studio
- EightyEight Games, EightyEightGames
- Critics
- Metacritic 71
- Steam reviews
- 82% positive (1,049 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Brainy" vibe
- You can come back forever
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat You Must Build A Boat?
Expect about 3 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play You Must Build A Boat with friends?
No, You Must Build A Boat is a single-player experience.
What platforms is You Must Build A Boat on?
You Must Build A Boat is available on PC and Mobile.
Is You Must Build A Boat a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 71. On Steam, 82% positive (1,049 reviews).
What games are like You Must Build A Boat?
In the same spirit: 10000000, Waveform and Dungeon Hearts.



