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Shares contraption building and physics simulation with Contraption Maker.
- $0.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- 2016
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Contraption Maker: Crazy Machines 3, Modbox, Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2, Crayon Physics Deluxe, and Linkito. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2020
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Crayon Physics Deluxe
Why this: Shares level editor with Contraption Maker.
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Linkito
Why this: Also Programming and Level Editor, like Contraption Maker.
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Poly Bridge
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Contraption Maker.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Kevin Ryan
- Price: $6.49−50%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 701 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Encourages absurd non efficient solutions
- Level editor lets players design and share their own puzzles
- Nostalgic homage to the incredible machine series
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
- Relaxing
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About Contraption Maker
The closest matches to Contraption Maker: Crazy Machines 3, Modbox, Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2, Crayon Physics Deluxe, and Linkito. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Contraption Maker is your kind of game, the closest matches are Crazy Machines 3, Modbox and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, nostalgic and relaxing, and single out its contraption building and level editor. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Contraption Maker: The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with an huge variety of parts and critters.
Is Contraption Maker worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 701 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 50% off, now $6.49 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Encourages absurd non efficient solutions
- Level editor lets players design and share their own puzzles
- Nostalgic homage to the incredible machine series
- Physics driven contraptions feel endlessly creative
People who play it also play: Crazy Machines 3, Modbox, Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
Frequently asked about Contraption Maker
Can I run it?
Does Contraption Maker run on Steam Deck?
Contraption Maker is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Contraption Maker cost?
Contraption Maker is listed on Steam at 6.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Contraption Maker have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Contraption Maker supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Contraption Maker?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Contraption Maker are Crazy Machines 3, Modbox, Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2.
Who developed Contraption Maker?
Contraption Maker was developed by Kevin Ryan and published by Top Meadow.