Choose Crazy Machines 2
Choose Crazy Machines 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crazy Machines 2 launched in 2008.
Crazy Machines 2 vs Crazy Machines Elements
Crazy Machines 2 and Crazy Machines Elements both land in Strategy, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam. Crazy Machines 2 (2008) is 4 years older than Crazy Machines Elements (2012). Crazy Machines Elements scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Crazy Machines 2 (57.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Crazy Machines Elements
Choose Crazy Machines Elements if it's the newer release (2012) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crazy Machines Elements launched in 2012.
Both Crazy Machines 2 and Crazy Machines Elements sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Crazy Machines 2 |  Crazy Machines Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.3% positive (75 reviews) | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fakt Software | Fakt Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Crazy Machines 2 (2008) is 4 years older than Crazy Machines Elements (2012).
- Crazy Machines Elements scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Crazy Machines 2 (57.3% positive).
- Crazy Machines Elements is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Crazy Machines 2 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Crazy Machines 2 vs Crazy Machines Elements — FAQ
- Should I play Crazy Machines 2 or Crazy Machines Elements first?
- If you want chronology, Crazy Machines 2 (2008) came out before Crazy Machines Elements (2012). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Crazy Machines 2 and Crazy Machines Elements similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.