Choose Crazy Machines 2
Choose Crazy Machines 2 if you want a Strategy experience. Crazy Machines 2 launched in 2008.
Crazy Machines 2 vs Puttler
Crazy Machines 2 and Puttler both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Crazy Machines 2 (2008) is 17 years older than Puttler (2025). Puttler scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% 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 Puttler
Choose Puttler if you want a Sports, Indie, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puttler launched in 2025.
Both Crazy Machines 2 and Puttler sit in 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 |  Puttler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.3% positive (75 reviews) | 95.6% positive (203 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fakt Software | Bean Juice Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Crazy Machines 2 (2008) is 17 years older than Puttler (2025).
- Puttler scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Crazy Machines 2 (57.3% positive).
- Puttler is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Crazy Machines 2 (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Puttler is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crazy Machines 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Crazy Machines 2 vs Puttler — FAQ
- Should I play Crazy Machines 2 or Puttler first?
- If you want chronology, Crazy Machines 2 (2008) came out before Puttler (2025). 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 Puttler similar?
- They overlap on 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.