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Contraption Maker - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Contraption Maker

Kevin RyanReleased July 7, 2014
CasualIndieSimulationSingleplayerBuildingSandbox
GameValio recommendation60Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (922 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
60out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 60 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

3 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value69/100
  • R$24.47: very accessible price
  • 42% off: decent discount
  • Near historical low (R$20.54)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now R$24.47Lowest recorded R$20.54Full price R$41.99
Quality74/100
  • 93% positive (922 reviews): very positive reception
  • 922 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 857Negative 65
Popularity24/100
  • Players down 61% in recent days
  • 7 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 11Peak in period 25

Game details

Developers
Kevin Ryan
Publishers
Top Meadow
Release date
July 7, 2014
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
22
Steam recs
906
Official website
contraptionmaker.com
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Includes level editor · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

Memory
4 GB RAM

Frequently asked questions

Is Contraption Maker worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Contraption Maker cheapest?

The best current deal for Contraption Maker is on Kinguin for R$24.47.

That's a 42% discount.

What type of game is Contraption Maker?

Contraption Maker is categorized as: Casual, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Contraption Maker available on?

Contraption Maker is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Contraption Maker released?

Contraption Maker was released on July 7, 2014.

How many people are playing Contraption Maker?

According to recent data, Contraption Maker has approximately 11 concurrent players 6 hours ago.

Is Contraption Maker on sale right now?

Contraption Maker is currently 42% off on Kinguin for R$24.47.

Who made Contraption Maker?

Developed by: Kevin Ryan

Published by: Top Meadow

What are the best deals for Contraption Maker?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Contraption Maker across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$24.47 (-42%)
  • Gamivo: R$25.26 (-40%)
  • Steam: R$41.99
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