Games Like Crazy Machines 3

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

Why similar: Physics 32.1%, Simulation 29.1%, Puzzle 26.2%, Building 11.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most refined physics-based bridge building experience with challenging structural puzzles.

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 31.2%, Puzzle 22%, Sandbox 20.2%, Simulation 14.8%, Building 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the spiritual successor to the classic Incredible Machine games and shares the exact DNA of building complex Rube Goldberg contraptions.

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 28.2%, Sandbox 16.7%, Puzzle 14.7%, Simulation 14.4%, Strategy 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A creative sandbox game that tasks you with building complex mechanical siege engines to solve physics-based objectives.

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 33.7%, Sandbox 19.6%, Puzzle 17.2%, Simulation 16.4%, Building 11%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the construction of intricate, physics-driven machines to complete varied puzzle levels.

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 57.7%, Simulation 27%, Sandbox 8.3%, Building 5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated puzzle game that requires engineering and automation to create complex chemical machines.

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

Why similar: Physics 30.3%, Puzzle 17.5%, Simulation 14.9%, Sandbox 14.8%, Building 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust physics engine and challenging levels that demand precise structural engineering.

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 39%, Sandbox 24.5%, Building 15.5%, Simulation 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A creative sandbox that excels in allowing players to build complex, moving mechanical contraptions from scratch.

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 37.7%, Sandbox 23.5%, Simulation 18.7%, Building 14.5%, Strategy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D puzzle game challenges you to build automated assembly lines that rely on spatial reasoning and physics.

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 28.4%, Puzzle 22.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Building 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends the structural engineering of bridge building with the unique physics-based mechanics of the Portal universe.

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 32.4%, Physics 27.1%, Puzzle 18.4%, Sandbox 14.3%, Building 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game that allows you to build massive, elaborate chain-reaction machines in a virtual space.

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 12.3%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep customization for building robots and vehicles with a focus on physics-based movement and logic.

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 37.9%, Sandbox 24.4%, Simulation 23.1%, Building 8.8%, Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a high-fidelity physics engine that makes engineering and launching spacecraft a rewarding puzzle in itself.

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 32.4%, Simulation 22.3%, Sandbox 16.6%, Puzzle 14.8%, Building 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based construction game that focuses on the structural failure and stability of transport systems.

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

Why similar: Physics 39.4%, Sandbox 19.4%, Strategy 19.4%, Building 11.9%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based building game where structural integrity is key to defending your base against incoming projectiles.

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 27.2%, Building 18.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep sandbox building mode with complex physics-based track design for rollercoasters.

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 36.9%, Physics 36.6%, Strategy 22.9%, Casual 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature physics-puzzle formula.

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%, Physics 33.4%, Strategy 26.6%, Casual 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor in the series, offering more of the classic physics-puzzle gameplay you enjoy.

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 45.5%, Sandbox 26.9%, Building 14.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on physics-based vehicle construction, allowing you to build anything from cars to planes to solve traversal puzzles.

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 42.7%, Sandbox 25.7%, Strategy 18%, Building 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for detailed aircraft engineering where every part affects the physics and flight performance of your design.

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

Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Strategy 32.7%, Sandbox 15.1%, Building 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A management game that emphasizes the construction and optimization of production lines within a workshop.

Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

Why similar: Simulation 43.7%, Building 15.1%, Physics 13.8%, Sandbox 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a detailed look at mechanical assembly and physics-based repair of complex vehicle systems.

Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!

Why similar: Puzzle 84.8%, Simulation 6.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Strategy 3.3%, Building 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A complex automation puzzle game that requires logical thinking and engineering to build chemical manufacturing lines.

Hydroneer is a mining and base building sandbox. Dig for gold and other resources to turn a profit and enhance your mining operation. Build a base of operations, forge weapons, go fishing, and dig deep!

Why similar: Sandbox 33.7%, Simulation 23.5%, Building 16.1%, Strategy 10.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based mining simulation where you must build and manage elaborate machinery to extract resources.

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 42.1%, Sandbox 25.4%, Building 13.4%, Strategy 13.4%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on automation and building, requiring you to program robots to perform complex tasks in a sandbox environment.

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 29.1%, Simulation 24.9%, Strategy 24.2%, Building 15.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A logistics and puzzle game that requires careful track construction and management to solve transport challenges.

Design, build and wire up your own unique robot to complete challenging logic puzzles. LogicBots is a puzzle game where robots are used to complete the various levels.

Why similar: Simulation 39%, Puzzle 25.5%, Sandbox 24.7%, Building 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines mechanical building with logic circuits to create robots that solve complex environmental puzzles.

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 58.3%, Simulation 27.3%, Sandbox 6.8%, Casual 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle game that uses visual programming to automate tasks, similar to the logic required in machine building.

TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!

Why similar: Puzzle 63%, Simulation 33.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore puzzle game that uses assembly-style programming to solve engineering challenges.

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 32.6%, Puzzle 18.1%, Simulation 16.1%, Building 13.1%, Sandbox 11.6%

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 31.7%, Simulation 17.5%, Strategy 15.8%, Puzzle 15.2%, 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 78.8%, Singleplayer 15.4%, Casual 5.8%

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 40.3%, Sandbox 22.5%, Simulation 19.3%, Building 14%, Multiplayer 2%

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 57.2%, Building 16%, Puzzle 13.7%, Sandbox 4.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%

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 49.8%, Simulation 21.8%, Building 16.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 85.6%, Puzzle 9.1%, Singleplayer 5.2%

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 53.8%, Singleplayer 46.2%

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 22.7%, Sandbox 22.4%, Strategy 21.1%, Puzzle 20%, Building 8.9%

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 85.9%, Singleplayer 8.2%, Casual 5.9%

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 54.9%, Strategy 39.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%

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 27.7%, Physics 24.6%, Puzzle 16.1%, Sandbox 11.9%, Strategy 9.2%

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 34.4%, Sandbox 23.5%, Puzzle 15.8%, Simulation 14.9%, Building 9.4%

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 29.5%, Simulation 25%, Strategy 24.3%, Building 14.8%, Casual 3.3%

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 38.1%, Sandbox 23.3%, Simulation 17.4%, Building 12.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%

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 59.6%, Sandbox 28.5%, Multiplayer 7%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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 52.5%, Puzzle 44.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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 32.6%, Sandbox 20.1%, Simulation 15.4%, Building 11.2%, Strategy 9.2%

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

Why similar: Physics 66.6%, Simulation 31.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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 34.9%, Simulation 30.8%, Puzzle 19.7%, Building 9.7%, Casual 3.7%

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 39.9%, Sandbox 22.3%, Simulation 21.2%, Building 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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 63.7%, Strategy 27%, Singleplayer 5%, Casual 4.3%

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 60.5%, Sandbox 31.2%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Casual 3.1%

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

A creative building-like game, where the objective is to throw physics enabled objects to create structures to allow the objective of the level to be completed. Can be a very challenging puzzler or an easy, sit back and relax game. Includes built in Level Editor and extensive Multiplayer functionality.

Why similar: Sandbox 27.6%, Strategy 22.1%, Puzzle 20.4%, Simulation 18.7%, Multiplayer 8.8%

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 40.4%, Sandbox 22.2%, Puzzle 17.3%, Building 15.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Learn CPU architecture with puzzles

Why similar: Simulation 30.2%, Sandbox 26.4%, Puzzle 23.4%, Building 18.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

This is a continuation of the fascinating game aMAZE. Now in 3D!

Why similar: Physics 41.4%, Puzzle 26.2%, Sandbox 14.7%, Simulation 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 45.4%, Physics 19.2%, Building 14%, Sandbox 9.4%, Multiplayer 9%

Builder. Designer. Renovator. Unleash your creativity in over a dozen unique places, get the right equipment, prepare the space, use what you find. Wanna make a crazy party?

Why similar: Physics 40.3%, Simulation 24.6%, Puzzle 17.4%, Building 14.6%, Casual 3%

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 70.5%, Multiplayer 22%, Singleplayer 7.4%