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Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game

Developed by Electric Eggplant, Kalani Games, Inc., HRG (Heirs of Rube Goldberg), Unity Games · Published by Electric Eggplant

Casual
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 22, 2014 Price$2.49

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages5
Achievements25

Overview

A casual game by Electric Eggplant, Kalani Games, Inc., published by Electric Eggplant — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The first and only official Rube Goldberg puzzle game. Solve everyday problems in Rube’s trademark elaborate style by creating complex and hilarious machines.Is pouring a glass of juice just too straightforward and boring? Try using a jack-in-the-box, magnifying glass, string and a cymbal-wielding friend to achieve your goal.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 79% positive of 28
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:CasualPuzzle

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 Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP Service Pack 2
  • Processor: Pentium 4 - 1.3 GHz or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256MB graphics memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 210 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP 1
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU Intel or AMD
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 500 Series or Radeon 7000 Series, 1GB Graphics memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 210 MB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishGermanSpanish - SpainFrenchItalian

Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game 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 Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game?

Steam classifies Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game as a Casual game, developed by Electric Eggplant, Kalani Games, Inc.. The first and only official Rube Goldberg puzzle game. Solve everyday problems in Rube’s trademark elaborate style by creating complex and hilarious machines.Is pouring a glass of juice just too straightforward and boring? Try using a jack-in-the-box, magnifying glass, string and a cymbal-wielding friend to achieve your goal.

How much does Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 22, 2014.

What platforms is Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game on?

Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game 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 Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game cost?

Steam lists it at $2.49.

Does Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game.

Who made Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game?

Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game is developed by Electric Eggplant, Kalani Games, Inc., HRG (Heirs of Rube Goldberg), Unity Games and published by Electric Eggplant.

Where to get Rube Works: The Official Rube Goldberg Invention Game

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