Choose Contraption Maker
Choose Contraption Maker if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Contraption Maker launched in 2014.
Contraption Maker vs IncrediMarble
Contraption Maker and IncrediMarble both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Contraption Maker (2014) is 7 years older than IncrediMarble (2021). Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Contraption Maker: 701 reviews, IncrediMarble: 109). 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 IncrediMarble
Choose IncrediMarble if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. IncrediMarble launched in 2021.
Both Contraption Maker and IncrediMarble sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (92.4% vs 91.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Contraption Maker |  IncrediMarble | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (701 reviews) | 91.7% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kevin Ryan | Dave Kap |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Contraption Maker (2014) is 7 years older than IncrediMarble (2021).
- Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Contraption Maker: 701 reviews, IncrediMarble: 109).
- IncrediMarble is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Contraption Maker (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Contraption Maker has co-op; IncrediMarble does not.
- Contraption Maker is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; IncrediMarble has no Deck rating yet.
Contraption Maker vs IncrediMarble — FAQ
- Which is better, Contraption Maker or IncrediMarble?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Contraption Maker sits at 92.4% positive (701 reviews), IncrediMarble at 91.7% (109). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Contraption Maker or IncrediMarble first?
- If you want chronology, Contraption Maker (2014) came out before IncrediMarble (2021). 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 IncrediMarble similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Does IncrediMarble have multiplayer like Contraption Maker?
- No. Contraption Maker supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while IncrediMarble is listed as single-player only.
- Does Contraption Maker run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contraption Maker is rated Deck Playable by Valve. IncrediMarble doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.