Contraptions

Contraptions

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Release date 2019-10-08
Genre Indie
What hardware does Contraptions need?

Contraptions has an FPSHQ demand score of 31/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Contraptions is a game by Moragami Co., Ltd. Steam release date: October 8, 2019. Minimum graphics card per Steam: nVidia GeForce 520M / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Contraptions is a physics based puzzle game with a fun cartoony look. How many steps does it take to change a light bulb? If your answer is 10 or more, then you are ready for "Contraptions" - a game where the goal is to fix whacky contraptions that perform simple tasks in indirect and convoluted ways.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Moragami Co., Ltd
Publisher
Funbox Media Ltd
Release date
October 8, 2019
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Contraptions system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or newer Windows 7 or newer
Processor Intel Core i3 @ 2.8GHz or equivalent Intel Core i5 @ 3.0GHz or higher
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 6 MB ОЗУ
Graphics nVidia GeForce 520M / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent nVidia GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5670 or better
Storage 250 MB 250 MB

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Contraptions and does it need an SSD

Contraptions needs 250 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 20, 2026). requirements

250 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
18 %of 122263 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Contraptions do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

ContraptionsContraptions250 MBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122263 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122263 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBContraptionsContraptions250 MBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122263 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122263 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 20, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Contraptions on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 295–495 270–445 195–330
GeForce RTX 4090 S 290–485 250–420 165–280
GeForce RTX 5080 S 280–475 235–395 145–245
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 275–460 225–370 130–220
GeForce RTX 4080 A 270–455 215–360 120–210
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 270–455 215–360 120–210
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 265–445 210–345 115–200
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 260–440 205–340 110–195
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 245–415 185–310 100–175
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 255–430 195–330 105–185
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 240–410 180–305 98–165
Radeon RX 9070 A 240–400 175–295 95–165

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Contraptions

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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31
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

31/100
FPSHQ load index
155–255FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
145–245FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2019
release year
In short

Can my PC run Contraptions?

Contraptions (2019): FPSHQ load index 31 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 155–255 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 145–245 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: nVidia GeForce 520M / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 20, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
31 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
184 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
200 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Contraptions, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Contraptions?
Genre: Indie. Has multiplayer.
How big is Contraptions and does it need an SSD?
Contraptions needs 250 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 20, 2026). The requirements of Contraptions do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Moragami Co., Ltd. Publisher: Funbox Media Ltd.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2019-10-08.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: nVidia GeForce 520M / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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