Contraption Maker
Developed by Kevin Ryan · Published by Top Meadow
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by Kevin Ryan, published by Top Meadow — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with an huge variety of parts and critters.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Contraption Maker.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: 1.7Ghz or Higher
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB VRAM, Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
Supported languages (1)
Contraption Maker FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Contraption Maker?
Steam classifies Contraption Maker as a Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Kevin Ryan. The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with an huge variety of parts and critters.
How much does Contraption Maker cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Contraption Maker at $6.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Contraption Maker single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Contraption Maker: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Contraption Maker on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Contraption Maker for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Contraption Maker support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Contraption Maker with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Contraption Maker out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 7, 2014.
What platforms is Contraption Maker on?
Contraption Maker is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Contraption Maker single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Contraption Maker cost?
Steam lists it at $6.49.
Does Contraption Maker have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for Contraption Maker.
Who made Contraption Maker?
Contraption Maker is developed by Kevin Ryan and published by Top Meadow.
Where to get Contraption Maker
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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