Is Contraption Maker co-op?

Yes, Contraption Maker supports co-op.

Does Contraption Maker have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Contraption Maker.

Do we both need to own Contraption Maker to play together?

Not always. Contraption Maker supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Contraption Maker?

About 6 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Contraption Maker multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Contraption Maker is a building & crafting game released in 2014, 91% positive on Steam (1,266 reviews), with 6 playing right now. $12.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooSandbox & building · Building & crafting

The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with…

How Contraption Maker plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Mods: Steam Workshop

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Puzzle, 2D, Level Editor, Lemmings, Sandbox, Moddable, Online Co-Op, Physics

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Quick answers

Is Contraption Maker co-op?: Yes, Contraption Maker supports co-op.
Does Contraption Maker have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Contraption Maker.
Do we both need to own Contraption Maker to play together?: Not always. Contraption Maker supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Contraption Maker?: About 6 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass