Underplayed Gems

Contraption Maker (2014)

Contraption Maker cover
Developer
Kevin Ryan
Publisher
Top Meadow
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 1,312 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A playful sandbox where you tinker with physics and contraptions to solve puzzles or build whimsical machines, alone or with friends.

casualpuzzle-solvingcreativesandboxfamily-friendlycolorfulcartoonycooperative

What players say

Players overwhelmingly call it a faithful successor to The Incredible Machine, often playing it with their own children and finding the same creative puzzle-solving fun. A few adults say it lacks challenge and the graphics are off-putting, and some reviewers note missing colorblind support.

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Screenshots

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