Junkyard Builder
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| Sale | Publisher Sale is Live! Full Releases. Best Discounts and Community Challenge - Today. Today is a pretty big day for us at FreeMind. The Publisher Sale is officially LIVE , and at the same time, our games are leaving Early Access and becoming Full Releases. 🏢 The Dream Office 🤓 Nerd Simulator 🐱 Purrrifiers: Cleaning Chaos Today, those journeys reach an important milestone. The Dream Office, Purrrifiers: Cleaning Ch… | — | |
| Sale | Cyberpunk Fest with Cyber Farmer 1.0 Cyber Farmer has officially launched! We're excited to announce that Cyber Farmer has officially left Early Access and is now available as a Full Release on Steam! Version 1.0 brings the complete Cyber Farmer experience, including a brand-new Implant System that lets you customize your character with powerful upgrades. Equip implants that slow down Hunger, Thirst and Fatigue depletion, or incre… | — | |
| Community | Take the Junkyard With You - Steam Deck Verified ✅ Junkyard Builder is Steam Deck Verified game! 🎉 Just a quick reminder for everyone playing on the go - Junkyard Builder is officially Steam Deck Verified! ✅ Whether you're sorting scrap, restoring old cars or expanding your junkyard, you can enjoy the full experience on Steam Deck: · Controls designed for controller and Steam Deck in mind · Optimized to run smoothly on Steam Deck If you've bee… | — | |
| Sale | 🌞 FreeMind Summer Sale is here! 🌞 🌞 FreeMind Summer Sale is here! 🌞 We have some exciting news for you — the FreeMind Summer Sale has officially started! 🎮 This is the perfect time to expand your library because all of our games are now on sale with discounts of up to 91% off ! 🔥 But that’s not all — there’s a lot happening across our games! 🏠 House Builder , House Builder 2 , and Medieval Machines Builder have all receive… | — | |
| Game update | 1.2.2 - Hotfix 👷♂️ 1.2.2 - Workers' improvement 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: · Added the ability to display a worker's current state when hovering over them. This allows you to check their current goal. · Added a default starting position. Workers stand by the gate when they are not working. · Added helmets for workers, simply to increase their safety in the junkyard. · Workers now work only until 10:00 PM… | 24039705 | |
| Game update | 1.2.1 - Hotfix 👷♂️ 1.2.1 - Hotfix 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: · Fixed an issue where game saves would sometimes fail to load. · Fixed a bug causing saves to break after hiring a specific employee. · Fixed an issue with panels on the travel map. · Added employee description available in the laptop. | 23930488 | |
| In-game event | 1.2.0 - Workers Update 👷♂️ 👷♂️ 1.2.0 - Workers Update is live! We've added employees to the Junkyard! From now on, you can hire workers to help manage your scrapyard and automate some of the daily tasks. There are currently three types of employees available: 🔹 Container Workers · Collect and dispose of trash into containers. 🔹 Machine Workers · Place items into processing machines automatically. 🔹 Contract Workers… | 23930488 | |
| Sale | ☀️Steam Summer Sale + Massive FreeMind Update Wave☀️ ☀️Steam Summer Sale + Massive FreeMind Update Wave! ☀️ Hello everyone! The Steam Summer Sale has officially begun, and we're excited to announce that all FreeMind games are now available at special discounted prices! 👉 If you've been waiting to expand your game collection, now is the perfect opportunity. But discounts aren't the only thing we're bringing you today... 🚀 New Updates Are Live! W… | — | |
| Esports | AI Isn't The Point. Dependency Is. Over the last few years, conversations about AI have become impossible to avoid. Some people see it as the future. Others see it as a threat. Most discussions focus on what AI can do. We find ourselves asking a different question: What happens when people stop questioning systems simply because they are convenient? As game developers, we're fascinated by the relationship between technology and… | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix 1.1.1 - 01.06.2026 👷♂️ 1.1.1 - New Update is Live 🎮 Gameplay: · Added item categories to the Scrap Catalog. · Adjusted spawner settings to increase the spawn rate of container fragments and pallets. · Accepting an offer at the Scrap Trading Post now grants 5 XP. 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: · Lights now automatically turn on at 9:00 PM. · Fixed incorrect images appearing in Daily Events. · Fixed an issue that… | 23471777 | |
| In-game event | 1.1.0 - Scrap Catalog Update! 👷♂️ 👷♂️ 1.1.0 - New Update is Live 🎮 Gameplay: · Added a Scrap Catalog. You can now collect items and discover them all. From now on, hovering over an item will mark it as discovered in the Scrap Catalog, allowing you to complete the full collection and unlock an additional Steam achievement. · Added the ability to sell “Other” type items in the black container. 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: · Fi… | 23287680 | |
| Sale | 🚽 A Public Service Announcement From The Toilet Industry Something terrible has happened. Mr Toilet has officially launched into Early Access today. That means thousands of players around the world are now: · unclogging toilets · fighting vandals · cleaning mysterious floor puddles · arguing with customers over bathroom prices · and desperately trying to stop a complete restroom collapse And honestly? We think you should join them. To celebrate the l… | — | |
| Sale | Medieval Fest started with Medieval Machines Builder Full Release! Medieval Fest has just started on Steam! Just before that, Medieval Machines Builder was fully released with a major update! Now it is on a big sale as part of the Medieval Fest: Watch the release trailer to know more: Remember, you can get Medieval Machines Builder at a lower price in a bundle . Have fun playing medieval fans! | — | |
| Major update | Hotfix 1.0.1 - 16.04.2026 👷♂️ 👷♂️ 1.0.1 - New Update is Live 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: · Fixed an issue where the “Ready” message would appear randomly during gameplay · Fixed an issue with achievement progress not being tracked on off-site maps · Fixed an issue causing accidental entry into containers while operating the forklift · Added the missing ability to destroy certain items · Fixed missing tooltips during auct… | 22818672 | |
| Steam news | Junkyard Builder is now available in full version! The past year has been truly exceptional for us. We want to thank everyone who has been with us during Early Access, for every single feedback, discussion on Steam, and message on Discord. We read everything, and many of these comments have had a real impact on the game's development. It's thanks to you that Junkyard Builder is where it is today. Leaving Early Access for the full version doesn'… | — | |
| Major update | Scrap Trading Post Update 👷♀️🔄👷♂️1.9.0 👷♂️ 1.9.0 - New Update is Live: Scrap Trading Post Hello there ;) Today, we've got something big for you - completely new mechanic for you to enjoy! 🎮 Gameplay 🔹Added scrap trading post 🔹Snow has been removed and the terrain has been restored to its default appearance What is this new scrap trading post you might ask? So to summarize, from now on, traders can arrive at your scrapyard with… | 22421404 | |
| Sale | Buy cheaper or get for free - Full Release of Egypt Frontiers🎁 We have just released our Egypt Frontiers game. Get it cheaper in a bundle. Dive into the sands of ancient Egypt in 'Egypt Frontiers.' As a master builder, construct majestic monuments, manage resources, and shape history in this captivating simulation game. Are you ready to leave your mark on the Frontiers of Egypt? Watch the full release trailer to know more: EGYPT FRONTIERS CHALLENGE TO WIN… | — | |
| Game update | New update 1.8.2 - 27.02.2026 Hi Junkayrd fans! 1.8.2 - New Update is Live ▶️ We apologize for the issues you’ve encountered recently. This update should now be live and addresses the reported problems. Thank you to everyone who took the time to report bugs and share feedback. Your reports were extremely helpful. These issues should now be resolved. If you encounter any issues, please let us know on the Steam Discussions pa… | 22131725 | |
| Community | 🌾 Free Weekend, Premiere & “Show Us Your Farm” Challenge! 🌾 Today we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Stardew Valley’s (respect) release — and we’re joining the celebration with something special! 🎉 Free Weekend is now live and runs until March 2nd! This is the perfect moment to jump in, build your farm, and experience rural life your way. If you’ve been waiting for the right time — this is it! 🌻 Free Weekend Challenge: “Show Us Your Farm” 🌻 To… | — | |
| Game update | 1.8.1 - New Update is Live!👷♂️ Hi Junkayrd fans! New hotfix for you 📢 🎮 Gameplay 🔸 The game now runs in the background (pauses only when the ESC menu is open). 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: 🔹 Fixed a bug where items could be picked up from the truck using a forklift. 🔹 Fixed a bug where the contract truck wouldn't accept items. 🔹 Fixed a bug where machines wouldn't eject object blocks after finishing work. 🔹 Fixed a bu… | 22079238 | |
| Major update | Forklift & Game Flow Update 👷🏼🔄 1.8.0 Update 👷♀️ Hi Junkyard fans! 👷♂️ The February update with new content is here! Check our trailer 🎥 and read news! Let's get started: 🎮 Gameplay 🔹 Added daily events - A new system of daily events that affect the prices of individual materials. Every day, at the end of the day, a newspaper appears with an event that affects (or does not affect) the prices of materials. 🔹 Added weight overflow c… | 22018444 | |
| Sale | Sale with best prices... and more! 🎉 FreeMind Games Sale Has Begun! The FreeMind Games Sale is now live! 🎮 This is your chance to grab all of our games at the best prices available . SALE But that’s not all — we’ve got more exciting news for you! 🆕 The Dream Office – Now Available (and Discounted!) Our brand-new title The Dream Office has just launched — and yes, it’s already available at a discounted price! Want an even bett… | — | |
| Game update | 1.7.3 Update 👷♂️ 1.7.3 - New Update is Live! 🛠 Bug Fixes ➡️Fixed an issue on Steam Deck that prevented building objects from packages. | 21715833 | |
| Game update | HOTFIX 1.7.2 - 16.01.2026 👷♂️ 1.7.2 - New Update is Live! 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: 🔹 Added a flashlight 🔹 Added lighting around the junkyard 🔹 Improved and brightened garage lighting 🔹 Fixed an issue causing players to get stuck in the exit zone 🔹 Fixed an issue where vehicles could get stuck behind the gate 🔹 Fixed the “Expedition Find” achievement, it now works with any vehicle 🔹 Fixed a bug causing furni… | 21522249 | |
| Game update | 1.7.1 HOTFIX - 19.12.2025 👷♂️ 1.7.1 - New Update is Live! 🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements: 🔹 Fixed an issue that prevented exiting vehicles near the crane. 🔹 Fixed uneven terrain in the scrapyard area. 🔹 Added information that the day can be ended in the laptop. 🔹 Added contract-related tasks. Have Fun! 🤗 Junkyard Builder Team | 21257883 | |
| Major update | Contracts 📝 and Levelling System 📶 - NEW UPDATE!🎅🏻 👷♀️ Hi Junkyard fans! 👷♂️ It was worth the wait – another major update for you! Check our trailer 🎥 and read news! Let's get started: 🎮 Gameplay 🔹 Added Day and Hour System 🔹 Time now flows in the game, and players can advance to the next day by ending the current 🔹 day using the laptop. 🔹 Added Level System Players can earn experience and unlock new items in the laptop by performing… | 21225949 | |
| Community | 🎅🎮Santa’s Daily Game Key Drop 🎄 It’s December, and that means we’re launching the FreeMind Advent Calendar ! 🎄 Every day, Santa will drop three free Purrrifiers keys! 🔑🔑🔑 They will appear on a randomly selected FreeMind game - released or upcoming ( no demos, prologues, or DLC ) 💬 Keys will be posted in the game’s discussion section! (on 7 PM CEST) 🎮 Here’s the full list of FreeMind games: This special event is Santa… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.