# Dam Builder

> Master the Dam, Reap the Rewards!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dam.builder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dam.builder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dam.builder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Solid Games
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 10,541,365
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (120,289 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2023-12-14
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 130 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dam.builder)
- **Website:** [https://www.solidgameinc.com/](https://www.solidgameinc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://solidgameinc.com/privacy.html](https://solidgameinc.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**Dam Builder** is a super casual idle game that invites players to master the art of building and expanding a dam. Starting with a modest dam on a peaceful lake, you gradually evolve it into a grand structure by upgrading each section individually to boost your profits. The game's progression is marked by unlocking a bustling dock in the upstream lake after completing Dam 2, which automatically introduces a fishing boat to enhance your income. Players send the fishing boat out to catch fish, which are brought to the dock to generate additional earnings. Utilizing diamonds, you can unlock and expand a fleet of fishing boats, deepening your strategic options.

Dive into this tranquil yet engaging experience as you construct your dam empire, balance upgrades, and optimize fishing operations. Perfect for casual gamers seeking relaxing gameplay with incremental goals and rewarding progression, Dam Builder offers a serene escape where your efforts lead to tangible growth and profits.

## Rankings

- #13,393 — Overall
- #139 — Game casual (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.dam.builder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.dam.builder.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews for Dam Builder are largely positive, highlighting its enjoyable dam-building gameplay and pleasant presentation. The standout drawback across multiple reviews is aggressive advertising: frequent, forced ads and distracting overlays that hurt playability and push monetization. A few players also request updates or new content, but the ads are the primary issue impacting the experience.

### Pros

- Overwhelmingly positive reception with frequent praise (nice, good, 10/10, best game).
- Dam-building theme is appealing and memorable.
- Engaging and enjoyable core gameplay that players like.
- Pleasant visuals/presentation noted by players.

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay (forced ads).
- Ad bombardment with floating/overlay ads that distract players.
- Monetization gates requiring ads to prestige or unlock features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dam.builder)