I really like it for the fact it lends itself nicely to being set one level up (especially at the edge of a large warehouse), with two platforms to support the tank and stairs leading up. The 1×1 Measuring stick, the 1×2 water dump (note that back square has to be over empty space), and the irregularly shaped Large Water Tank, which fits on a 3×2 grid but has the entrance offset by one, making it this L shape. The barracks of the Irontooths – much more utilitarian. These are in fact the issues that made me annoyed enough to start this guide. The lodges of the Fairytails – note, very importantly, that the double and triple lodge have entrances on the second floor. The Builder’s Hut is 3×2, the Distribution Post is this weird 5×3 with two corners knocked off, and the Drop-Off Point is a 2×2. Haven’t had opportunity to expertiment with that one yet. Small warehouse, large warehouse (which, yes, has a weird and useful T shape) and the Fairytail-only underground warehouse. The three floodgates are just increasingly deeper and deeper. The large one is only available to the Irontooths, and is a mighty five squares above where it was built. To reiterate, the 1×3 bridge is 4 squares long, with the first square being an anchor you need to place on solid ground or a platform, and you need another 1 square past that to connect it to a path. Just like a stair piece, the anchor point will only connect to a path that’s in line with it. For example, the 1×3 bridge pictured is designed to clear a gap 6 squares wide, by being built on both sides. Suspension bridges, however, are rather not obvious. Before you ask, no, you cannot have stairs go up and turn at the same time, the lower and upper level have to be in a row. Starting with the obvious: Stairs and platforms.

Just to be clear, I make no promises of keeping this guide up to date, as all this information ought inevitably find its way to a wiki once one exists for this fun beaver’em’up.

Thus, I’ve decided to compile this guide, showing (nearly) all the unlockable structures as of right now () If you’re like me, you enjoy planning ahead in games like these – but Timberborn, for all its nice sides, prevents you from previewing structures you haven’t unlocked. Ever wondered what size is that building you don’t have unlocked yet, and thus can’t preview? So did I, and it frustrated me enough to make this guide.

Timberborn walkthrough