Choose Contraption Maker
Choose Contraption Maker if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Contraption Maker launched in 2014.
Contraption Maker vs Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
Contraption Maker and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Contraption Maker (2014) is 6 years older than Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020). Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Contraption Maker (92.4% 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 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
Choose Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 launched in 2020.
Both Contraption Maker and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 sit in Simulation 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
 Contraption Maker |  Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (701 reviews) | 97.2% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kevin Ryan | Northway Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Contraption Maker (2014) is 6 years older than Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020).
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Contraption Maker (92.4% positive).
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Contraption Maker (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Contraption Maker has co-op; Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 does not.
- Contraption Maker is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Contraption Maker vs Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Contraption Maker or Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Contraption Maker (2014) came out before Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020). 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 Contraption Maker and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Does Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 have multiplayer like Contraption Maker?
- No. Contraption Maker supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Contraption Maker run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contraption Maker is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.