Deal | Lowest price on Steam: Complex construction game with 95% positive reviews now just $3
Poly Bridge 2 is a physics-based construction sim that puts you in charge of building bridges to get vehicles safely across gorges, rivers and other obstacles – ideally while staying within a tight budget. You'll need to choose wisely from materials like wood, steel, ropes and hydraulic parts, all of which come at a cost and must be used efficiently.
Every bridge in Poly Bridge 2 must stand up to real-world physics – beams need to be stable, forces well distributed and moving parts timed just right. The game includes over 100 handcrafted levels, a freestyle mode and a detailed sandbox editor for building your own designs. Thanks to Steam Workshop integration, you can share your creations and explore levels made by the community. Competitive players will also find plenty to enjoy, with global leaderboards showcasing the most efficient and creative solutions.
Reviews: Creative level design, but weak tutorial
If you're looking for a review of Poly Bridge 2, you'll find one on dlh.net (in German). The game was praised for its creative gameplay, well-executed physics engine and diverse campaign. The extensive sandbox mode and strong community features also received positive mentions, along with the calming soundtrack. However, the tutorial was criticized for providing only a shallow explanation of key mechanics. Reviewers also pointed out the lack of a solution preview in sandbox mode, which can be frustrating on more complex maps. Overall, Poly Bridge 2 earned a score of 74 out of 100.
On Metacritic, Poly Bridge 2 has received mixed reviews. Critics gave it a Metascore of 69, while players rated it 6.1. In contrast, the response on Steam has been "Overwhelmingly Positive" – about 95% of the roughly 7,500 user ratings are favorable. The reason for this gap isn’t entirely clear, but it may come down to long-term player satisfaction. While Metacritic scores often reflect impressions at launch, Steam reviews tend to capture the player experience over time.
80% discount on Steam
Poly Bridge 2, developed by Dry Cactus and released in May 2020, normally sells for about $15 on Steam. However, it's currently 80% off through June 22 – bringing the price down to around $3, which, according to SteamDB, matches its all-time low.
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