Games Like Crazy Machines 3

Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!

Why similar: Physics 32.4%, Puzzle 18.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact same blend of physics-based puzzle solving, structural building, and satisfying mechanical experimentation.

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

Why similar: Physics 28.1%, Sandbox 16.7%, Puzzle 14.9%, Simulation 14.3%, Strategy 12%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar sandbox building experience where you construct mechanical engines of destruction and solve physics puzzles.

Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games.

Why similar: Physics 28.3%, Puzzle 22.3%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Building 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the structural engineering puzzle gameplay with the quirky sci-fi mechanics of the Portal universe.

The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!

Why similar: Physics 30.2%, Puzzle 17.7%, Simulation 14.9%, Sandbox 14.9%, Building 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the bridge-building puzzle formula with refined physics and new creative materials.

The best just got better! Rediscover your engineering creativity in this genre-defining bridge engineering and puzzle solving masterpiece.

Why similar: Physics 32%, Simulation 29%, Puzzle 26.4%, Building 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the iconic bridge-building puzzle franchise with fresh levels and advanced building mechanics.

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.

Why similar: Physics 31%, Puzzle 22.2%, Sandbox 20.2%, Simulation 14.8%, Building 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the original creators of Incredible Machine, making it the spiritual successor to the Crazy Machines series.

Ride into a hilarious construction puzzler; packed with over 100 creative physics-based challenges, sports and bloody disasters! Build contraptions to help every passenger reach their destination. Enjoy the sports by controlling your riders away from (or towards if you feel like it) peril!

Why similar: Physics 32.3%, Simulation 22.2%, Sandbox 16.6%, Puzzle 15%, Building 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics puzzle building game where you construct infrastructure and test it against gravity and weight limits.

Gadgeteer is a physics-based VR puzzle game where you build chain reaction machines to solve fun, intricate puzzles. Your machines will use gadgets to launch, bump, twist, and turn—creating chain reactions that may even end up tearing apart the fabric of space-time.

Why similar: Simulation 32.3%, Physics 27%, Puzzle 18.6%, Sandbox 14.3%, Building 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based VR puzzle game focused entirely on building giant Rube Goldberg machines out of various items.

In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

Why similar: Physics 37.8%, Sandbox 24.4%, Simulation 23%, Building 8.8%, Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Appeals to the same internal engineer as you design, build, and test spacecraft using realistic physics.

World of Contraptions is a physics-based building game in which you build the most varied contraptions to solve the most diverse types of puzzles. Win dozens of levels with different types of obstacles. Design the best contraption for each challenge using a giant collection of blocks.

Why similar: Physics 33.6%, Sandbox 19.6%, Puzzle 17.3%, Simulation 16.3%, Building 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building physics-compliant machines and robots to solve intricate sandbox puzzle scenarios.

You’re the designer, engineer and architect if you can imagine it you can create it! Construct robots of any shape or size from eight-legged spider bots to eerie UFO contraptions.

Why similar: Physics 36.1%, Sandbox 23.7%, Simulation 18.5%, Building 12.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep robotic and vehicle crafting tools in a sandbox environment focused on complex creation.

Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!

Why similar: Physics 38.9%, Sandbox 24.5%, Building 15.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An ultimate machine-building sandbox that lets you engineer complex interactive contraptions and vehicles.

Crazy Machines 2 is packed with all new features to help you create your wackiest "Rube Goldberg-style" contraptions yet! All new elements, plus an amazing 3D physics engine lets you craft even more complex gadgets and effects.

Why similar: Puzzle 34.4%, Physics 33.2%, Strategy 26.5%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: An older direct predecessor in the same beloved chain-reaction puzzle franchise.

Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

Why similar: Puzzle 58.7%, Simulation 26.4%, Sandbox 8%, Building 5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the satisfying trial-and-error puzzle-solving and mechanism-building loop of engineering intricate machines.

Turn the crank, rotate the gears, push the levers, Use the catapult, explode it, or fly it...From grilling sausages with a pulley, gears, rubberbands and a candle to firing a cannon with a basketball, these wacky brain-teasers will light up your imagination with creative and addictive fun.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.3%, Physics 36.4%, Strategy 22.8%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational puzzle title that started the entire Rube Goldberg machine-building series.

Become an appraised bridge engineer and architect in Bridge Constructor. Create and design your own constructions and watch the cars and trucks pass over them - or see them fall and crash while your inferior creations collapse due to weight and the laws of physics!

Why similar: Physics 35%, Simulation 30.4%, Puzzle 20.1%, Building 9.8%, Casual 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic civil engineering puzzle game about building stable structures under physics constraints.

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead combines the legendary and challenging puzzle gameplay of Bridge Constructor™ with the post-apocalyptic zombie universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead.

Why similar: Simulation 27.6%, Physics 24.5%, Puzzle 16.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, Strategy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends structural physics puzzles with post-apocalyptic trap building and management.

Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!

Why similar: Simulation 38.7%, Strategy 32.6%, Sandbox 15.3%, Building 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Challenges your logistical and layout-building skills to create efficient miniature factory assembly lines.

A surreal building game for VR. Create life-sized contraptions as tall as you can reach, then send them whirling, flinging, and trundling off to solve puzzles on the other side of a floating island. There are no right or wrong solutions, so bring your creativity.

Why similar: Physics 34.7%, Puzzle 20.9%, Strategy 17%, Simulation 15.1%, Building 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic physics building puzzle game centered on creating bizarre wheel-and-rod machines to solve goals.

Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

Why similar: Simulation 32.2%, Sandbox 27.3%, Building 19%, Strategy 15.2%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive sandbox building experience where you create intricate theme park rides and structures.

Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.

Why similar: Physics 45.4%, Sandbox 26.9%, Building 14.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-heavy vehicle building game where you snap blocks together to build functioning contraptions.

Learn CPU architecture with puzzles

Why similar: Simulation 29.9%, Sandbox 26.5%, Puzzle 23.9%, Building 18.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep puzzle game about building computers from the ground up, satisfying the same engineering urge.

Build bigger and more complex railway networks than ever before! Building on the success of the original, you’ll get more of what you loved about the original and then some. With increasingly difficult and complex challenges from local industries, the Valley has never felt so vast! ALL ABOARD!

Why similar: Puzzle 29.3%, Simulation 24.8%, Strategy 24%, Building 15.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation puzzle game about routing tracks and managing logistics efficiently.

Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. Build factories that assemble products for your alien overlords, and try not to die in the process.

Why similar: Puzzle 38%, Sandbox 23.4%, Simulation 18.5%, Building 14.4%, Strategy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle game about building automated factories and contraptions to manufacture products.

Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.

Why similar: Puzzle 58.6%, Simulation 27%, Sandbox 6.7%, Casual 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Appeals to the logical problem-solving and puzzle mindset required to automate complex chains of events.

In Autonauts you must build, create, and automate. Start by establishing a colony, crafting bots and teaching them via Scratch-style programming to build an ever evolving autonomous paradise of agriculture, industry and enlightenment.

Why similar: Simulation 42%, Sandbox 25.5%, Building 13.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines automation, building, and programming mechanics to create efficient working systems.

As an Engineer - crew member of one of the first Mars colonies - you are responsible for repairing and maintaining Mars Rovers. In this advanced simulator you will learn the internal details of various Mars Rovers and their components.

Why similar: Simulation 53.3%, Puzzle 40%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Tests your technical and mechanical dismantling and building skills in a realistic space setting.

The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.

Why similar: Puzzle 52.4%, Simulation 30%, Sandbox 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game focused on hacking and programming devices, appealing to analytical problem solvers.

The original physics building game is now on PC! Use minimal tools to build an infinite variety of puzzle-solving machines. Featuring over 70 THOUSAND user-generated levels, and includes the sequel Fantastic Contraption Classic 2!

Why similar: Physics 31.6%, Simulation 17.4%, Strategy 15.7%, Puzzle 15.4%, Sandbox 10.5%

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Puzzle 78.7%, Singleplayer 15.4%, Casual 5.9%

New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.

Why similar: Simulation 56.9%, Building 16%, Puzzle 13.8%, Sandbox 4.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%

12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.

Why similar: Casual 53.5%, Singleplayer 46.5%

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Strategy 85.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Explore a world of creative building, interactive machines, and gears - lots of gears. Build all things mechanical: cars, trucks, cranes, tanks, gearboxes, engines, clocks, anything you can think of. Test your creations to destruction in challenging scenarios, and share them in the workshop!

Why similar: Physics 40.4%, Sandbox 22.5%, Simulation 19.2%, Building 14.1%, Multiplayer 2%

Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! is a whacky space exploration game where you manage your very own spaceship, craft hundreds of weapons, and explore the vastness of a veggie-filled universe.

Why similar: Simulation 54.8%, Strategy 39.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.

Why similar: Simulation 36.9%, Physics 36.8%, Sandbox 22.9%, Casual 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley!

Why similar: Puzzle 29.8%, Simulation 24.8%, Strategy 24.1%, Building 14.8%, Casual 3.3%

Build, repair, refuel and drive a dilapidated old car on a grand journey through the territories of the former Eastern bloc. Explore Germany, CSFR, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria

Why similar: Simulation 59.4%, Sandbox 28.7%, Multiplayer 7%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer.

Why similar: Physics 49.9%, Simulation 21.6%, Building 16.7%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

The massive sequel to the original cult classic! Plan your menu, decorate your restaurant, cook hundreds of foods, and for the first time ever - earn medals by mastering dozens of themed restaurants!

Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, Simulation 38.9%, Multiplayer 11%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?

Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.

Why similar: Simulation 40.2%, Sandbox 22.2%, Puzzle 17.5%, Building 15.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Puzzle 86%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Casual 5.9%

Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.

Why similar: Physics 42.6%, Sandbox 25.7%, Strategy 18%, Building 13.7%

Automate It is a factory-building puzzle game that challenges players to find clever solutions within size, power, and time constraints. Design, build, and share your own puzzles with other players. If you want to build it - choose Automate It.

Why similar: Simulation 22.6%, Sandbox 22.4%, Strategy 21%, Puzzle 20.2%, Building 8.9%

Build incredible machines with scrap parts, navigate the wildest Amusement park rides and challenge iconic creepy Neighbor and his evil bots! Become a true Engineer, solo or with friends!

Why similar: Physics 38%, Sandbox 23.4%, Simulation 17.3%, Building 12.9%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Lara Croft GO is a turn based puzzle-adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover well-kept secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom.

Why similar: Puzzle 64%, Strategy 26.7%, Singleplayer 5%, Casual 4.3%

Your company is going global. Use big machines to demolish huge buildings or go close and personal and use your hammer. Buy land properties, upgrade your machines and hire workers in different parts of the world.

Why similar: Simulation 45.3%, Physics 19.2%, Building 14.1%, Sandbox 9.5%, Multiplayer 9%

Put your engineering and problem solving skills to the test in this sandbox physics building game! Enjoy the freedom of completely gridless 3D sandbox building combined with hilarious ragdoll third person controls, offering a truly unique and hilarious "Enjeniring" experience!

Why similar: Physics 34.3%, Sandbox 23.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Simulation 14.9%, Building 9.4%

Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.

Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Puzzle 45.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

drift,jump,crash,shortcut,park, map editor

Why similar: Physics 66.6%, Simulation 31.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Dead Rising 4 marks the return of photojournalist Frank West in an all-new chapter of one of the most popular zombie game franchises of all time. With an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, ambitious new features including new zombie classes and EXO Suits, Dead Rising 4 delivers a heart-pounding experience as players...

Why similar: Multiplayer 60.4%, Sandbox 31.3%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Casual 3.1%

Step into the boots of a medieval engineer and master the art of siege warfare. In Medieval Machines Builder, you design, build, and operate powerful war machines capable of bringing down even the strongest fortress walls 🏰

Why similar: Physics 39.8%, Sandbox 22.4%, Simulation 21.1%, Building 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.

Why similar: Multiplayer 77.1%, Singleplayer 22.9%

RoboCo is a sandbox game about designing and building robots to serve the needs of squishy, hapless humans in the world of tomorrow!

Why similar: Physics 32.5%, Sandbox 20.1%, Simulation 15.4%, Building 11.3%, Strategy 9.1%

RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.

Why similar: Sandbox 70.6%, Multiplayer 21.9%, Singleplayer 7.5%

Build physically simulated rovers to transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the rugged terrain of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the Martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op!

Why similar: Physics 31.1%, Sandbox 18.7%, Puzzle 18.5%, Simulation 14.4%, Building 10.2%

A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?

Why similar: Puzzle 73.5%, Singleplayer 14.9%, Casual 11.6%

Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.

Why similar: Puzzle 72%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%