Contraption Maker
2D physics puzzle sandbox for building chain-reaction machines
Kevin Ryan · Published by Top Meadow · Released Jul 7, 2014
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 1,317
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 11
- peak 24h 13
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 2 years ago
- Sep 16, 2024
Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.
What is Contraption Maker?
In this 2D physics puzzle game, you arrange parts into machines that solve puzzles through chain reactions. You can play official and user-made puzzles, build and share your own, or construct machines with others online.
For you if...
- +you enjoy experimenting with physics to solve puzzles
- +you want to build and share your own puzzles
- +you like building contraptions with others online
Not for you if...
- −you prefer action to experimenting with puzzle machinery
- −you want a story rather than separate puzzles
What players say
91% of 1,317 reviews are positive
Players praise the puzzle solving and its resemblance to The Incredible Machine; some also enjoy playing with their children. Some players complain that puzzles feel too easy or restrictive and dislike the art style.
Screenshots and trailer
Contraption Maker system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows Vista
- Processor
- 1.7Ghz or Higher
- Graphics
- 512MB VRAM, Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 300 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Recommended
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 22
- Steam features
- Workshop, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English.
Tags
- Puzzle
- 2D
- Level Editor
- Lemmings
- Sandbox
- Moddable
- Online Co-Op
- Physics
- Family Friendly
- Simulation
- Building
- Programming
- Colorful
- 2D Platformer
- Cute
- Cartoony
Recent updates
- Sep 16, 2024 · High Res Monitor Fixes (and a few other things)
- Aug 7, 2024 · GUI Improvements (Build 1.4.31)
- Jul 27, 2024 · A Few Number Blocks Fixes
- Apr 12, 2024 · Gravity Bomb GUI Update
- Jan 24, 2024 · Build 1.4.25: Remote Play Together and Puzzle adjustments
4 DLC available.
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