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Contraption Maker
Contraption MakerCreate wild Rube Goldberg puzzles with modern physics and multiplayer fun
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
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.

Valheim is a co-op survival crafting game set in a procedurally generated Norse purgatory, blending base-building, exploration, and challenging boss fights with a striking low-poly art style.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $19.99 (Early Access).

Category
Sandbox & Creative
Survival Crafting
Best for
Puzzle enthusiasts and creative builders
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Spotkin
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publisher
Spotkin
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age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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platforms
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PC, Xbox
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
General
release date
2014-07-07
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Extensive part variety
  • Robust level editor
  • Online multiplayer modes
  • Large community content
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • PC‑only limits platform reach
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Occasional physics glitches
  • Still in Early Access
  • Grindy resource gathering
  • Combat is simple
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
3
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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Valheim Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Fun with caveats

Picked up Valheim recently. Upside: excellent co-op survival loop. Downside: still in early access.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Valheim with friends. Great atmosphere and art. One gripe: combat is simple. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Valheim. Strong value. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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