About the Game
Start from nothing and build your own junkyard empire in a realistic first-person simulation of recycling, restoration, and business management.
In Junkyard Builder, you take over a run-down scrapyard and turn it into a thriving industrial operation. Search for valuable items, process materials, restore forgotten treasures, and grow your business step by step. Every piece of junk has potential — if you know how to use it.
🔧 From Scrap to Profit
Your journey begins with a small, neglected yard and limited tools. Explore, collect, and process scrap to generate income, then reinvest your earnings into better equipment and upgrades.
Turn worthless junk into valuable resources and build a self-sustaining business driven by smart decisions and efficient workflows.
🔍 Explore and Discover
Leave your yard and venture into diverse locations filled with abandoned items and hidden opportunities. Each trip can reward you with:
Old vehicles waiting to be salvaged
Furniture ready for restoration
Hidden valuables like cash, rare items, or precious materials
Every expedition is a gamble — will you strike gold or come back empty-handed?
♻️ Recycling and Automation
Processing scrap is at the heart of your operation. Sort materials, use specialized machines, and optimize your production chain to maximize profits.
As you progress, unlock advanced equipment and automation systems that will transform your scrapyard into an efficient industrial powerhouse.
🛠️ Restore and Renovate
Not everything belongs in the crusher. Many items can be repaired, upgraded, and sold for a higher price.
Bring damaged objects back to life — from rusty cars to worn-out furniture — and turn them into valuable products that boost your income.
🎰 Risk and Reward Mechanics
Take risks by investing in mysterious containers and unknown shipments. Inside, you might find:
Rare and valuable items
Unique resources
Or completely useless junk
It’s a system that adds unpredictability and excitement to your progression.
⚙️ Realistic Machines and Hands-On Gameplay
Operate a variety of heavy machinery and tools, including:
Cranes
Car crushers
Recycling and processing machines
Each device plays a key role in your workflow and requires proper use to maximize efficiency.
🏗️ Build Your Empire
Expand your scrapyard and grow your business:
Unlock new zones and working areas
Purchase and upgrade machines
Improve your skills and efficiency
Automate key processes
What starts as a small operation can evolve into a large-scale, fully optimized recycling empire.
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
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 page or on our Discord server.
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
💠 Fixed bugs related to vehicle packages.
💠 Fixed issues related to entering and exiting vehicles.
💠 Fixed bugs related to vehicles arriving at and returning to the junkyard.
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 bug causing the screen to stay dimmed after certain actions.
👷♂️ 1.7.3 - New Update is Live!
🛠 Bug Fixes
➡️Fixed an issue on Steam Deck that prevented building objects from packages.
👷♂️ 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 furniture to duplicate during renovation/assembly
🔹 Fixed an issue where vehicle weight persisted despite being empty
🔹 Fixed an issue where weight was duplicated when loading machines using the crane
🔹 Fixed incorrect orientation of the “Arpus” vehicle on the assembly station
🔹 Fixed an issue where the message about being unable to end the day appeared unnecessarily
🔹 Fixed an issue where furniture parts could get stuck when pulling them out at the assembly station
🔹 Fixed an issue where sound could persist during item renovation
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 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
👷♂️ 1.6.6 - New Update is Live!
🎮 Gameplay:
🔹 Added a wood container.
🔹 Added the ability to move the camera while driving the truck and the platform delivery vehicle.
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
🔹 Fixed an issue causing the crane magnet to not detect collisions with the scrap point.
🔹 Fixed a bug causing missing collision detection between vehicles and other objects.
🔹 Fixed a bug with incorrectly displayed vehicle outlines.
🔹 Fixed an issue causing objects to fall underground in the Old Junkyard map.
🔹 Fixed an issue where objects could fall through the garage floor.
🔹 Fixed an issue where weight remained in the cart despite being empty.
🔹 Fixed a bug preventing restored objects from saving their state after being unloaded from the cart.
🔹 Improved translations.
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 1.6.5 - New Update is Live!
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
🔸 Fixed a bug that caused the game to get stuck on the loading screen.
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 1.6.3 - New Update is Live!
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
💠 Fixed issue causing incorrect cart weight display
💠 Fixed camera movement bug when using the crane
💠 Added option to reset player position
💠 Fixed camera animation issue when using the laptop
💠 Fixed missing tutorial when starting a new game
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 1.6.2 - New Update is Live!
We’d like to sincerely apologize for all the issues that have appeared in recent builds. We’re doing our best to ensure these kinds of problems won’t happen again in the future.
Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to report bugs and share feedback.
Your help means a lot and truly makes the game better. ❤️
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
💠 Fixed a bug causing the cart to disconnect during garbage deliveries.
💠 Fixed incorrectly displayed glyphs.
💠 Fixed a game crash occurring when controlling the cart.
💠 Fixed a bug preventing entry into the flatbed truck.
💠 Fixed a bug causing the flatbed truck to fly away upon arrival.
🎮 Gameplay:
💠 Added automatic freezing of items on the truck bed, preventing them from falling out while driving.
💠 Added a vehicle position reset option. In the gameplay settings, you can now reset the position of the cart, flatbed truck, and truck. After resetting, a package with the vehicle will appear, which can then be placed again.
💠 Added protection against clipping into objects when exiting vehicles. If the vehicle’s door is too close to another object, you must move the vehicle before exiting.
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 1.6.1 - New Update is Live!
Small changes based on your feedback:
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
🔹 Fixed an issue where the Flatbed Delivery Truck would sink into the ground
🔹 Fixed a bug that prevented renovation
🔹 Fixed an issue where upgrades had to be repurchased (unfortunately, this fix is not retroactive)
🔹 Fixed a crash issue
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 1.5.3 - New Update is Live!
Next Update for You!
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
🔸Fixed an issue where cargo containers could not be purchased on the Old Junkyard map.
🔸Changed the autocollector from furniture to wood, which now also allows automatically collecting sawdust.
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Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
👷♂️ 1.5.2 - New Update is Live!
Small changes based on your feedback:
🎮 Gameplay:
🔹 Changes prices:
- Paper bale: 60$
- Plastic bale: 75$
- Sawdust: 80$
🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements:
🔹 Fixed machine tapes so they are always aligned
🔹 Fixed an issue where buying a machine didn’t spawn its package
🔹 Fixed an issue that caused objects to be pushed out while driving the truck
🔹 Fixed an incorrect cart glyph
Have Fun! 🤗
Junkyard Builder Team
Current Release
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Uploaded May 19, 2026
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How to Install
Junkyard Builder.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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