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Contraption Maker
Contraption MakerCreate wild Rube Goldberg puzzles with modern physics and multiplayer fun
Monster Lab
Monster LabCreate crazy monsters and battle the evil Baron’s army
Overview
Description

Contraption Maker lets you build elaborate chain-reaction machines using a huge variety of parts—from hamster motors to trampolines and alligators. Solve over 200 official puzzles or unleash your creativity with thousands of community‑made challenges. The game features a new physics engine, high‑definition art, and online multiplayer modes, letting you compete or cooperate with friends while crafting the most ridiculous contraptions imaginable.

Dive into a quirky laboratory where you can splice, mutate, and craft bizarre creatures using outrageous experiments. Each monster you build becomes a tool to tackle creepy quests across an eerie uncanny valley. Challenge the super‑evil Baron and his grotesque army in strategic combat, testing the limits of your creations while exploring a sandbox world filled with puzzles and role‑playing adventures.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Sandbox & Creative
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Puzzle enthusiasts and creative builders
Fans of creative monster building and puzzle‑strategy
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Spotkin
Backbone Entertainment
publisher
Spotkin
Eidos Interactive
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
ESRB E10+, PEGI 7+133%
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
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77/100
General
release date
2014-07-07
2008-11-04
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Extensive part variety
  • Robust level editor
  • Online multiplayer modes
  • Large community content
  • Deep customization of monster parts
  • Engaging blend of puzzle and RPG elements
  • Humorous, off‑beat storyline
  • Rich sandbox world to explore
Cons
  • PC‑only limits platform reach
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Occasional physics glitches
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Occasional difficulty spikes in combat
Community & Metrics
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