Nodal

Games Like Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2

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

Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 header art

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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 98% — of 92 reviews
Released: 2020-08-10
Developer: Northway Games
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

Similar Games

View all 60 recommendations
  1. #1 Fantastic Contraption
    97% matchMostly Positive78% of 272 reviews2016
    Dev: Northway Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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: Building 16.3%, Physics 16.2%, Education 9.6%, Level Editor 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.8%

  2. #2 Poly Bridge
    96% 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: Building 28.2%, Physics 21.6%, Simulation 11.1%, Education 9.4%, Puzzle 9.3%

  3. #3 World of Contraptions
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2022
    Dev: JCP Games Studio
    Windows

    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: Building 17.7%, Physics 16.8%, Education 10.8%, Sandbox 10.2%, Simulation 8.4%

  4. #4 Poly Bridge 2
    95% 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: Building 25.8%, Physics 19.9%, Education 10.4%, Simulation 10.2%, Sandbox 10.2%

  5. #5 Bridge Constructor Portal
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 7,257 reviews2017
    Dev: ClockStonePub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 21.9%, Building 20.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Strategy 13.1%

  6. #6 Contraption Maker
    93% 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 21.9%, Building 20.7%, Level Editor 15.3%, Sandbox 14.9%, Puzzle 11.9%

  7. #7 Crazy Machines 3
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 10,052 reviews2016
    Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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.

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

  8. #8 Crazy Machines 2
    94% matchMixed47% of 256 reviews2008
    Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Physics 38.1%, Strategy 31.4%, Puzzle 29.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  9. #9 Bridge! 2
    91% matchMostly Negative36% of 55 reviews2016
    Dev: toxtronyx interactive GmbHPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Toxtronyx have now realised their game “Bridge2!” on the powerful Unity engine. Very realistic visuals and lots of new features as well as the possibility to create one’s own levels helped create a completely new game.

    Why similar: Building 26.5%, Physics 24.6%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Sandbox 13.5%

  10. #10 Sand:box
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,486 reviews2023
    Dev: smellymoo
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    "Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!

    Why similar: Physics 21.1%, Sandbox 15.3%, Education 14.3%, Building 12.3%, Simulation 11.1%

  11. #11 Bridge!
    91% matchMostly Negative21% of 53 reviews2015
    Dev: toxtronyx interactive GmbHPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows

    Bridge! lets you be a structural engineer and a construction manager in one. Master the mystery to bridge with a limited budget and limited numbers of parts to divide and to ensure a smooth operation.

    Why similar: Building 27.8%, Simulation 20.7%, Strategy 19.3%, Physics 15.3%, Sandbox 12.3%

  12. #12 Linkito
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2024
    Dev: KalinarmPub: Playdigious Originals
    Windows · Linux

    Unleash your brainpower in Linkito and ignite the insurgency! Link, build, solve, defuse, and decode by using your logic. Craft your own challenges in the level editor or tackle community creations.

    Why similar: Physics 13.1%, Sandbox 11%, Level Editor 10.7%, Automation 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%

  13. #13 Bridge Constructor
    89% 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 30.6%, Simulation 27.9%, Building 27.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  14. #14 Bridge Project
    90% matchMixed47% of 776 reviews2013
    Dev: Halycon Media GmbH & Co. KGPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Build A Bridge... and Get Over It!The Bridge Project is the successor to the original and award-winning Bridge Builder simulation, all amateur designers and structural engineers finally have a new challenge on their PC.

    Why similar: Building 39%, Simulation 32.6%, Physics 21.6%, Puzzle 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  15. #15 ABI-DOS
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2024
    Dev: ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE
    Windows

    Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.

    Why similar: Building 17.4%, Education 14.8%, Automation 12.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Sandbox 11%

  16. #16 Crazy Machines
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 199 reviews2008
    Dev: Fakt SoftwarePub: Viva Media
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    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: Physics 41.3%, Puzzle 32%, Strategy 26.7%

  17. #17 The Powder Toy
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,488 reviews2024
    Dev: The Powder Toy Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances

    Why similar: Sandbox 22.7%, Physics 21.5%, Simulation 20.4%, Building 18.3%, Education 12%

  18. #18 ComPressure
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: Charlie Brej
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Design increasingly complex computation units powered by high pressure steam. From switches to steam based computers, all in a world of analogue pressure devices. Use previous designs to solve further challenges, unravel the mystery of the missing steam and discover a new field of science.

    Why similar: Building 19.8%, Physics 15.2%, Education 14.9%, Automation 12%, Sandbox 11.5%

  19. #19 CHR$(143)
    84% matchVery Positive96% of 79 reviews2021
    Dev: Nicolas Jean
    Windows · Linux

    A rich and challenging physics-based puzzle /logic /construction /programming game! Master ballistics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, chemical and nuclear reactions, use automation bricks, build structures, machines, vehicles, produce power, solve puzzles, pierce the fog and defeat CHR$!

    Why similar: Building 26.3%, Physics 23.5%, Automation 16.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Logic 8.3%

  20. #20 Crayon Physics Deluxe
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 1,153 reviews2009
    Dev: Kloonigames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

    Why similar: Physics 49.3%, Puzzle 27.6%, Sandbox 6.4%, Level Editor 5%, 2D 3.8%

  21. #21 Retro Gadgets
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 505 reviews2022
    Dev: Licorice ehf
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 60.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Retro Gadgets is a sandbox where you build, code, and customize gadgets inspired by old-school electronics.

    Why similar: Building 22.5%, Education 20.1%, Automation 13.7%, Simulation 10.9%, Sandbox 10.5%

  22. #22 Gadgeteer
    83% matchVery Positive97% of 121 reviews2020
    Dev: Metanaut
    Windows

    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 30.3%, Physics 24.6%, Building 18.7%, Sandbox 13.6%, Puzzle 12.8%

  23. #23 IncrediMarble
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 126 reviews2021
    Dev: Dave Kap
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Build amazing marble contraptions with IncrediMarble! Enjoy idle incremental tycoon sandbox simulation gameplay with the best physics Unity can offer. It's like that old toy you had as a kid!

    Why similar: Building 29.8%, Physics 25.3%, Sandbox 19.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Relaxing 7.6%

  24. #24 Poly Bridge 3
    79% 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: Building 27.2%, Physics 23.1%, Simulation 22.8%, Puzzle 15.3%, Level Editor 10.9%

  25. #25 Water Physics Simulation
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2021
    Dev: Gaming-Apps.com
    Windows

    Water Physics Simulation & Sandbox! Build ships and let them sink! Build cars and let them sink! Use bombs and destroy ragdolls. Play with natural disasters or create towns.

    Why similar: Physics 28.1%, Building 21.8%, Simulation 19.4%, Sandbox 19.1%, Minimalist 5.4%

  26. #26 Automate It: Factory Puzzle
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: South Blue MoonPub: Forklift Interactive
    Windows

    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: Building 19.9%, Sandbox 16.3%, Simulation 16.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Automation 13.6%

  27. #27 Marble Run
    81% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2017
    Dev: PS Games
    Windows · Mac

    Marble Run - is a fantastic educational toy that provides hours of fun while combining basic learning skills with coordination and organizational skill.

    Why similar: Building 22.8%, Physics 20.8%, Sandbox 14.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, Level Editor 9.9%

  28. #28 Sandbox Anything
    80% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2019
    Dev: Fizzostia
    Windows

    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 25.6%, Level Editor 23.3%, Strategy 20.2%, Simulation 17%, Puzzle 13.8%

  29. #29 Cogs
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 914 reviews2009
    Dev: Lazy 8 Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Cogs is a puzzle game where players build machines from sliding tiles. Players can choose from 50 levels and 3 gameplay modes. New puzzles are unlocked by building contraptions quickly and efficiently. Inventor Mode: Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes,...

    Why similar: Physics 42.2%, Puzzle 28.1%, Logic 18.8%, Building 10%, Singleplayer 1%

  30. #30 Besiege
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,104 reviews2020
    Dev: Spiderling Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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: Building 22.3%, Physics 21.9%, Sandbox 13.7%, Level Editor 11.9%, Simulation 11.6%

  31. #31 Alan's Automaton Workshop
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: Laputa Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Alan's Automaton Workshop is an open-ended programming puzzle game. Start a new business with Alan Turing and his groundbreaking innovation: the Turing Machine. Build unique automatons, and solve all kinds of problems from clients.

    Why similar: Education 21.8%, Building 19.8%, Automation 14%, Sandbox 12.9%, Puzzle 10.2%

  32. #32 Purplis Sandbox
    78% matchMixed67% of 209 reviews2021
    Dev: DRAGOLITEPub: DRAGOLITE STUDIO
    Windows

    Create your own worlds, build interesting mechanisms and just beautiful buildings, everything depends on your imagination.

    Why similar: Building 33.2%, Simulation 32.6%, Sandbox 27.7%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  33. #33 Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 448 reviews2023
    Dev: Bartek Karczmarczyk
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.

    Why similar: Building 16.9%, Education 15.1%, Puzzle 14%, Strategy 12.1%, Sandbox 11.4%

  34. #34 Sandboxels
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 844 reviews2025
    Dev: R74n
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Falling-sand sandbox game with 500+ elements, chemistry, fire, life, food, and anything you can imagine.

    Why similar: Building 27.2%, Education 25.2%, Sandbox 20.9%, Simulation 10.6%, Minimalist 4.8%

  35. #35 Chinese Rail SIm
    77% matchMixed51% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Mai
    Windows

    Start with an empty Chinese map, create, build a rail network with your own imagination and sophisticated design, help millions of people to reach where they want to go. Ready yourself as a lead rail engineer to make some challenging decisions along the way.

    Why similar: Building 26.3%, Sandbox 17%, Simulation 15.3%, Puzzle 14.1%, Strategy 10.9%

  36. #36 The Lilliput Workshop
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: Cotton Game
    Windows · Mac

    A sandbox logic puzzle game with a nostalgic temperament. You can experience the endless fun of designing automata here.

    Why similar: Building 23.9%, Automation 14.6%, Simulation 12.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Strategy 11.3%

  37. #37 Manufactoria 2022
    75% matchVery Positive96% of 71 reviews2022
    Dev: PleasingFungus Games
    Windows · Mac

    Manufactoria 2022 is a constructive puzzle game about pushing robots around. (It's okay, they don't complain.) Use simple parts to engineer solutions to open-ended problems, then rebuild 'em better! Take a company from your backyard to the soaring heights of success! How hard could it be?

    Why similar: Automation 26.8%, Puzzle 21.3%, Logic 20.1%, Simulation 18.7%, Building 12.2%

  38. #38 Laser Attraction
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 60 reviews2021
    Dev: Vectmatica
    Windows

    Play with lasers and solve puzzles in Laser Attraction. Use reflection, refraction, dispersion and filtration to direct the laser beams, mix and separate colours, open doors, hit targets and complete puzzles.

    Why similar: Physics 29.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Puzzle 14.4%, Education 12.3%, Minimalist 8.8%

  39. #39 Electronics Puzzle Lab
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: Sagitta Studios
    Windows

    Enter the most advanced challenge laboratory of today's games, where electronics and logic merge into challenges that will captivate your mind and awaken the engineer within you!

    Why similar: Education 29.4%, Simulation 20%, Puzzle 15.1%, Automation 12.6%, Physics 10.5%

  40. #40 Virtual Circuit Board
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 302 reviews2023
    Dev: Reverie Foundry
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Virtual Circuit Board is the sandbox drawing-based logic simulator where you can build, program, decorate, and simulate anything from simple monochrome circuits to complex and colorful computers. Play with digital logic in this sandbox-only experience.

    Why similar: Building 21%, Education 18.7%, Sandbox 13.5%, Simulation 13%, Automation 10.6%

  41. #41 RoboCo
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 204 reviews2026
    Dev: Filament Games
    Windows

    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: Building 24.6%, Physics 22.2%, Education 16.4%, Sandbox 14.4%, Simulation 10.8%

  42. #42 Opus Magnum
    72% 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 27.2%, Automation 25.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Logic 13%, Building 9.7%

  43. #43 Mech Builder
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 508 reviews2024
    Dev: Don Pachi
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Welcome to Mech Builder- a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Model building(gunpla). You will experience the relaxing process of building a model kit with complete freedom with over 70+ puzzles.

    Why similar: Puzzle 53.5%, Relaxing 28.1%, 2D 16.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  44. #44 Realistic Tower Destruction
    74% matchMixed65% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: Nikita Markin
    Windows

    Game allows you to build many kinds of towers from a variety of bricks and experience their dynamic destruction physics in a sandbox environment.

    Why similar: Simulation 48.6%, Physics 19.7%, Building 18.6%, Sandbox 13.2%

  45. #45 Teeny Tiny Trains
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2024
    Dev: Short Circuit Studios
    Windows · Mac

    A cozy, nostalgic puzzle game where you build tracks to guide adorable miniature trains through bite-sized challenges. Solve clever brain teasers and rediscover the joy of your very first toy train set.

    Why similar: Building 19.3%, Level Editor 12.1%, Sandbox 10.7%, Automation 9.8%, Strategy 9.3%

  46. #46 Rover Builder
    71% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2022
    Dev: Hatfuls GamesPub: PQube
    Windows

    Rover Builder is a 3D engineering sim tasking you to create the right rover to complete the job. Unleash your creativity in the garage, building vehicles using an impressive array of parts, materials and machinery. Or try your hand at level editor - creating entire missions and levels from scratch!

    Why similar: Building 24.9%, Physics 23.1%, Sandbox 15.2%, Level Editor 13.5%, Simulation 11.8%

  47. #47 Train Valley 2
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,066 reviews2019
    Dev: Alexey DavydovPub: Flazm
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Building 26.5%, Level Editor 15.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Puzzle 11.2%

  48. #48 LIT: Bend the Light
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 315 reviews2020
    Dev: Copperglass
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Light, darkness and remarkable puzzles! Bend the light to your will in this award winning physics-based puzzle game. Feel like a renaissance engineer, build your own solutions to light puzzles, feel your brain grow and all of that within the beautiful and mysterious world of LIT.

    Why similar: Physics 22.1%, Building 21.3%, Education 15.1%, Puzzle 12.6%, Simulation 11.5%

  49. #49 Universe Sandbox
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,587 reviews2015
    Dev: Giant Army
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

    Why similar: Physics 34%, Sandbox 25.3%, Simulation 18.8%, Education 17.1%, Relaxing 4.1%

  50. #50 Masterplan Tycoon
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 729 reviews2023
    Dev: Bureau BravinPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Welcome to the resource management game where your creativity and logistics skills are put to the test! In this minimalistic simulation you will build interconnected chains of products and open new missions by completing various tasks to create the biggest system you can.

    Why similar: Building 24.4%, Automation 12.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Logic 10.2%

  51. #51 World of Goo 2
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 809 reviews2025
    Dev: 2D BOY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning followup to the multi-award winning World of Goo. The world is beautiful, dangerous, and evolving.

    Why similar: Physics 39.2%, Building 37.8%, Puzzle 16.9%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  52. #52 PC Creator - PC Building Simulator
    70% matchMixed65% of 217 reviews2021
    Dev: CREATY
    Windows

    Try yourself as a PC builder and build your dream PC from 200+ real components!Complete different PC building and PC repair orders to upgrade your business: build a PC from zero, install popular OS', upgrade computers, install different programs and games, fix PC parts, and much more.

    Why similar: Building 21.6%, Education 16.9%, Sandbox 15.6%, Simulation 15.3%, Minimalist 11.1%

  53. #53 Tile Cities 2
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: yevhen8
    Windows

    City-building experience reimagined as a simple relaxing puzzle game bringing the original Tile Cities to a new level

    Why similar: Strategy 25.8%, Simulation 24.8%, Building 18.7%, Puzzle 13%, Minimalist 9.5%

  54. #54 Model Builder: Complete Edition
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,276 reviews2022
    Dev: Moonlit S.A.Pub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Become a master model maker in the Complete Edition of this beloved crafting simulator, featuring all DLCs. Assemble, customize and display your creations, whether you’re a veteran or a novice. Get building, and get creative!

    Why similar: Building 36%, Sandbox 24.3%, Education 19.7%, Simulation 14.2%, Relaxing 5.8%

  55. #55 When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 871 reviews2019
    Dev: Hugecalf StudiosPub: Curve Games
    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: Building 27.4%, Physics 23.5%, Simulation 16.8%, Sandbox 12.7%, Level Editor 10.1%

  56. #56 Masterplan Tycoon: Foundations
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 246 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau BravinPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%

    Foundations is a free version of Masterplan Tycoon, a minimalist resource management sim. The world is your playground: start with simple production lines for basic needs and evolve into a production powerhouse in an elegant and stress-free setting

    Why similar: Building 26.7%, Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 13.7%, Automation 11.2%, Minimalist 10%

  57. #57 Bridge Constructor Playground
    69% matchMixed69% of 286 reviews2014
    Dev: ClockStonePub: Headup
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Bridge Constructor Playground offers people of all ages an introduction to the topic of “bridge building”. This game gives you the freedom to let your creative side run riot – nothing is impossible. Across 30 innovative levels you have to build bridges over deep valleys, canals or rivers.

    Why similar: Simulation 80.4%, Puzzle 19.6%

  58. #58 SimplePlanes
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 10,799 reviews2015
    Dev: Jundroo, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Building 27.8%, Physics 27.2%, Sandbox 17.2%, Automation 15.9%, Strategy 11.9%

  59. #59 JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 349 reviews2025
    Dev: Prof. SchererPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.

    Why similar: Education 21.4%, Physics 21.3%, Automation 16.1%, Logic 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%

  60. #60 Color Factory: Automation Meets Canvas
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Bosphorus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Color Factory is a relaxing factory-building game where strategy meets automation. Start with basic colors, refine them into vivid shades, and craft canvases of all sizes. Optimize your machines, scale operations at your own pace, and master automation to build a masterpiece of efficiency.

    Why similar: Strategy 19.7%, Automation 19.1%, Simulation 18.4%, Sandbox 13.6%, Puzzle 13.1%

Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2 cover art

Games Like Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
Loading graph...