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Games Like Crazy Machines 3

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Building, Sandbox, Simulation, Singleplayer.

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Crazy Machines 3 is the latest, greatest, most amazing and craziest part of the series and fascinates once more with physic-based puzzles. Build your own crazy machines and share your awesomeness across the world thanks to the Steam® Workshop.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 10,052 reviews
Released: 2016-10-18
Developer: Fakt Software
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 11.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 81%

Overview

Crazy Machines 3 is a quintessential physics-based sandbox game that challenges players to solve complex puzzles through creative engineering and Rube Goldberg-style contraptions. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize mechanical building, structural physics, automation, and logical problem-solving to satisfy your desire for intricate, hands-on design challenges.

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,104 reviews2020
    Dev: Spiderling Studios
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    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Physics 28.3%, Sandbox 16.4%, Simulation 14.6%, Puzzle 14.4%, Strategy 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a robust physics engine that allows you to build complex mechanical war machines to complete destructive objectives.

  2. #2 Poly Bridge 2
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,114 reviews2020
    Dev: Dry Cactus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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

    Why similar: Physics 30.3%, Puzzle 17.2%, Simulation 15.2%, Sandbox 14.5%, Building 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This title refines the bridge-building genre with challenging physics-based puzzles that require precise structural engineering.

  3. #3 Contraption Maker
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,303 reviews2014
    Dev: Kevin RyanPub: Top Meadow
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 31.5%, Puzzle 21.5%, Sandbox 19.9%, Simulation 15%, Building 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the spiritual successor to the classic The Incredible Machine, offering the same core Rube Goldberg-style puzzle gameplay found in the seed game.

  4. #4 Poly Bridge 3
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,977 reviews2023
    Dev: Dry Cactus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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

    Why similar: Physics 31.2%, Simulation 30%, Puzzle 26%, Building 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series offers improved physics and creative tools for building complex, load-bearing structures.

  5. #5 Poly Bridge
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 18,451 reviews2016
    Dev: Dry Cactus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 32.7%, Puzzle 17.6%, Simulation 16.4%, Building 13.2%, Sandbox 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The original game that set the standard for physics-based bridge construction puzzles.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Physics 28.3%, Puzzle 21.6%, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Building 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends structural physics puzzles with the unique mechanics of the Portal franchise for a highly creative experience.

  7. #7 Opus Magnum
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,719 reviews2017
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 57.1%, Simulation 27.8%, Sandbox 8.1%, Building 5%, Singleplayer 2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on building intricate machines and logic-based mechanisms to solve chemistry-themed puzzles.

  8. #8 Infinifactory
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    Dev: Zachtronics
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    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 37.2%, Sandbox 23.1%, Simulation 19.2%, Building 14.8%, Strategy 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A complex automation puzzle game that requires you to design and build factories to assemble products in a 3D space.

  9. #9 Scrap Mechanic
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 117,049 reviews2016
    Dev: Axolot Games
    Windows
    Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 57.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 39.2%, Sandbox 24%, Building 15.5%, Simulation 11.7%, Multiplayer 8%

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  10. #10 Kerbal Space Program
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 133,317 reviews2015
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    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 65.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 38%, Sandbox 23.9%, Simulation 23.3%, Building 8.8%, Strategy 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly realistic physics simulation where you must engineer rockets and spacecraft to explore a solar system.

  11. #11 When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 871 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 32.6%, Simulation 22.7%, Sandbox 16.3%, Puzzle 14.4%, Building 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game combines physics-based construction with humorous results as you build structures to transport passengers safely.

  12. #12 World of Contraptions
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2022
    Dev: JCP Games Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Physics 34%, Sandbox 19.3%, Puzzle 16.8%, Simulation 16.6%, Building 11.1%

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  13. #13 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Physics 31.8%, Simulation 17.6%, Strategy 16.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Sandbox 10.3%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 227,071 reviews2020
    Dev: Wube Software LTD.
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  22. #22 Crazy Machines
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 199 reviews2008
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    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%

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    Why similar: Physics 36.9%, Puzzle 36.1%, Strategy 23.5%, Casual 3.6%

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    Windows
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  24. #24 Crazy Machines 2
    86% matchMixed47% of 256 reviews2008
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    Windows
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    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,587 reviews2015
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    76% matchVery Positive97% of 121 reviews2020
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    76% matchVery Positive92% of 14,616 reviews2015
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    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 61.9%, Sandbox 29.5%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Casual 3.2%

  50. #50 Tricky Machines
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2021
    Dev: Peter SolteszPub: Gravitysensation
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Physics 66.5%, Simulation 31.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  51. #51 Forts
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 24,366 reviews2017
    Dev: EarthWork Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 39.5%, Strategy 19.5%, Sandbox 19.2%, Building 12%, Multiplayer 8%

  52. #52 Shift Happens
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,302 reviews2017
    Dev: Klonk GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 70.8%, Multiplayer 24.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%

  53. #53 Acceleration of SUGURI 2
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,244 reviews2018
    Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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 76.9%, Singleplayer 23.1%

  54. #54 Bridge Constructor
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,734 reviews2013
    Dev: ClockStonePub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 35.1%, Simulation 31.1%, Puzzle 19.2%, Building 9.8%, Casual 3.8%

  55. #55 Zombie Night Terror
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 3,910 reviews2016
    Dev: NoClipPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 53.8%, Puzzle 43.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  56. #56 Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,014 reviews2017
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 40.8%, Simulation 38.7%, Multiplayer 11%, Casual 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

  57. #57 SHENZHEN I/O
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 4,421 reviews2016
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.

    Why similar: Puzzle 48.5%, Simulation 31.7%, Sandbox 11.4%, Building 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  58. #58 Little Nightmares
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 115,101 reviews2017
    Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

    Why similar: Puzzle 79.8%, Singleplayer 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%

  59. #59 BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 3,232 reviews2015
    Dev: Frogmind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.

    Why similar: Puzzle 60.6%, Multiplayer 31.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%, Casual 3.5%

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