Choose Fantastic Contraption
Choose Fantastic Contraption if you want an Indie game with SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. Fantastic Contraption launched in 2016.
Fantastic Contraption vs Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
Fantastic Contraption and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Fantastic Contraption (2016) is 4 years older than Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020). Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Fantastic Contraption (71.4% 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 it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 launched in 2020.
Both Fantastic Contraption and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 sit in Strategy and 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
 Fantastic Contraption |  Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) | 97.2% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Northway Games, Radial Games Corp | Northway Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Fantastic Contraption (2016) is 4 years older than Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 (2020).
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Fantastic Contraption (71.4% positive).
- Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Fantastic Contraption (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Fantastic Contraption is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Fantastic Contraption vs Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Fantastic Contraption or Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Fantastic Contraption (2016) 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 Fantastic Contraption and Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.