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Contraption Maker

Contraption Maker overview

Kevin Ryan | Jul 7, 2014 | game

Released

6players observed · 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC

CasualIndieSimulationPuzzle2DSteam Store

  • Latest observed players6 · 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak18
  • Units sold (VGI)313,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,900,000
  • Review score91% positive

Contraption Maker dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players6 · 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak18
  • Units sold (VGI)313,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,900,000
  • Review score91% positive
  • Total reviews1,302
  • Release dateJul 7, 2014
  • DeveloperKevin Ryan
  • PublisherTop Meadow

Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: Kevin RyanPublisher: Top Meadow

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Game overview

Overview

Contraption Maker comes from Kevin Ryan and is published by Top Meadow. It arrived on Steam on Jul 7, 2014, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Workshop. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Contraption Maker's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 6 players at 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC, with a tracked peak near 18. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 91% positive across 1,302 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Contraption Maker is available in 1 languages including:

English languages with full audio support

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listed1.7Ghz or Higher2 GB RAM512MB VRAM, Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher300 MB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listedNot listed4 GB RAMNot listedNot listed
macOSMinimumOS/X 10.81.7Ghz or Higher2 GB RAM512MB VRAM, Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher300 MB available space
macOSRecommendedNot listedNot listed4 GB RAMNot listedNot listed
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 14.04 LTS 64-bit1.7Ghz or Higher2 GB RAM512MB VRAM, Pixel Shader 2.0 or higher300 MB available space
LinuxRecommendedNot listedNot listed4 GB RAMNot listedNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Contraption Maker has sold up to 313,000 units and has 922 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,900,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Contraption Maker overview details

Contraption Maker combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

INTRODUCING: MINIGOLF BLAST JOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY About the Game Play over 200 official puzzles and over 1,000 user created puzzles in the Workshop. Use the many characters that interact in amusing ways. Play online to build contraptions together with up to 8 players in the Maker Lab. Make your own games with the built-in JavaScript Editor using Contraption Maker's physics and parts. Build your own ingenious contraptions and puzzles and share them. Create your own Cheese Factory or anything else that you can imagine. You can make large elaborate endless machines.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Contraption Maker is listed as a game with $6.49 (50% off from $12.99). It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Workshop, and is associated with Casual, Indie, and Simulation. SteamPulse's latest observation records 6 players at 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC, a tracked peak of 18, and 91% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameContraption Maker
Steam App ID241240
Typegame
Release dateJul 7, 2014
DeveloperKevin Ryan
PublisherTop Meadow
Price$6.49 (50% off from $12.99)
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresCasual, Indie, Simulation
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Includes level editor, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players6 · 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak18
Positive reviews1,191
Negative reviews111
Total reviews1,302
Positive percent91%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations922
Average playtime1,344 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJul 7, 2014
Official Steam feed update (UTC)16 September 2024 - 15:03:44 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Puzzle RookieNo description
Puzzle SolverNo description
Puzzle ExpertNo description
Puzzle NinjaNo description
Puzzle SuperstarNo description
Community MemberNo description
Share The LoveNo description
Share CreativityNo description
ReeeeeemixNo description
I Would Walk 500 MilesNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice© 2017 Top Meadow Inc - All Rights Reserved "The Incredible Machine" is a registered trademark of its respective owner.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/241240
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/241240/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/241240
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Contraption Maker

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Contraption Maker?

Contraption Maker's latest SteamPulse observation records 6 players at 22 September 2026 - 16:07:54 UTC, with a tracked peak of 18 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 22 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Contraption Maker growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 12 players; the highest observed daily value is 17 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Contraption Maker?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (42.9%), Canada (7.1%), United Kingdom (7.1%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (36.6%), Canada (6.5%), United Kingdom (6.4%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (46.1%), United Kingdom (6.1%), Canada (6%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (31.4%), China (7.1%), United Kingdom (6%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Contraption Maker?

Contraption Maker currently sits at 91% positive across 1,302 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 1,191 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Contraption Maker have?

Contraption Maker currently has about 4K tracked Steam followers as of 15 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Contraption Maker?

Contraption Maker is currently listed at $6.49 on Steam. That is 50% below the usual price of $12.99. Steam recommendations currently stand near 922, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

91% positive, 1,191 positive, 111 negative

Price and discount

$6.49 (50% off from $12.99)

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements

Achievements

22

Platform releases
  • Steam 29 August 2013

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Contraption Maker: Ultimate CollectionBundle #37446 - 15% off$8.43
Contraption Maker: Mighty Knights Parts & Puzzles PackSolve puzzle and create your own battle scenarios with the Mighty Knights crew. Six types with different abilities: Grunts, Mages, Archers, Diggers, Builders, and The King. Built-in tile/terrain editor.dlc #462540Unavailable on Steam StoreContraption Maker: Incredible Puzzles Pack160 new puzzles in the spirit of the original puzzles from The Incredible Machine.dlc #464480$2.99Contraption Maker: Wonderstructs - Part & Puzzle Expansion PackPlay puzzles and build your own amazing rolling ball contraptions, sculptures, and puzzles with this Part & Puzzles Pack. Use Funnels, Loops, Chimes, Switches, Tippers, and more parts in this pack.dlc #745580$1.99Contraption Maker: Battling Cards - Parts & Puzzles Expansion PackBattling Cards come to Contraption MakerSolve official puzzles and build your own amazing contraptions and puzzles with the Battling Cards Part/Puzzles Expansion Pack.The red and black cards will battle. The higher card wins while the loser explodes into chips. Play intricate puzzles. Create your own and share with the world.dlc #786010$0.99
Contraption MakerBuy Contraption Maker #30306$12.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

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 requirements

Recommended: Memory: 4 GB RAM

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