SpaceChem: A Zachtronics Puzzle Game of Chemical Synthesis

9/14/2026, 9:20:53 AM

Release date: 3/2/2011

Tags: #puzzle #difficult #programming #indie #logic #singleplayer #automation #sci-fi

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¥ 1,200 (JPY)

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$9.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

Design intricate factories to synthesize chemicals in SpaceChem, a challenging puzzle game by Zachtronics. Features over 50 puzzles, an original soundtrack, and 20 achievements.

Who this is for

Highly recommended for players who enjoy solving complex problems with logic and creativity. Offers Zachtronics' signature puzzle design and a rewarding gameplay loop.

Details

Overview

Welcome to SpaceChem, a challenging design-based puzzle game from Zachtronics. Players step into the role of a Reactor Engineer for the leading chemical synthesizer serving frontier colonies. Your mission is to design and construct intricate factories capable of transforming raw materials into valuable chemical products. Success hinges on streamlining your designs to meet demanding production quotas while navigating the sinister threats that lurk within the SpaceChem facilities.

Highlights

Over Fifty Mind-bending Puzzles: Prepare for a substantial collection of intricate challenges that will test your logical and design skills.
Original Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the game's atmosphere with a unique soundtrack composed by Evan Le Ny, whose music was previously featured in The Codex of Alchemical Engineering.
Twenty Challenging Achievements: Test your mastery and dedication with a set of twenty achievements designed to reward skillful play and exploration of the game's mechanics.

Who It's For

SpaceChem is designed for players who relish difficult puzzle games, particularly those with a focus on programming, logic, and automation. If you enjoy complex problem-solving and the satisfaction of creating efficient systems, this game offers a deeply engaging experience. Its sci-fi setting and unique premise will also appeal to fans of the genre.

Game Info

Developed and published by Zachtronics, SpaceChem was released on March 2, 2011. It is a single-player experience that falls under the Puzzle and Indie genres, with strong elements of Programming and Logic. The game supports multiple languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, and Latin American Spanish. It also features Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud support.