Games like ZACH-LIKE
by Zachtronics
ZACH-LIKE is a book of behind-the-scenes design documents from Zachtronics. The digital version of ZACH-LIKE contains the full contents of the book, a bunch of terrible games that Zach made before SpaceChem, and some prototypes and early builds of Zachtronics games, both released and... not.
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$9.99SpaceChem
Mar 2 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming
Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!
PuzzleDifficultProgrammingIndieLogicSingleplayerAutomationSci-fiGreat SoundtrackScience👍 2,628
$19.99EXAPUNKS
Oct 22 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle
The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.
ProgrammingPuzzleHackingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicCyberpunkSingleplayerDifficult👍 1,378
$6.99TIS-100
Jul 20 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieSimulationDifficultHackingLogicSingleplayerEducationAutomation👍 3,392
$24.99Infinifactory
Jun 30 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming
Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. Build factories that assemble products for your alien overlords, and try not to die in the process.
PuzzleBuildingAutomationIndieProgrammingSandboxSimulationSingleplayerDifficultFirst-Person👍 1,790
$19.99Opus Magnum
Dec 7 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming
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!
PuzzleProgrammingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicSingleplayerSteampunkGreat Soundtrack2D👍 5,978
$9.99Algo Bot
Feb 14 · Fishing Cactus
Both: Puzzle · Programming
Algo Bot is puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis.
IndiePuzzleProgrammingSci-fiSingleplayerSpaceLogicRobots3DDark Humor👍 150
$19.99The Signal State
Sep 23 · Reckoner Industries
Both: Puzzle · Programming
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, The Signal State puts your logic skills to the test with complex puzzles inspired by modular synthesizers. Repair machines, rebuild an abandoned farm, and be part of a revolution that will change the fate of agriculture once and for all.
PuzzleLogicSimulationAutomationProgrammingIndieSandboxLevel EditorModdableTutorial👍 651
$4.99Frood Robotics
Jul 31 · Frood Designs
Both: Programming · Puzzle
Get your robot to the trophy! The catch: you can't control the robot directly, you must program it with a crude and cruelly limited programming language. Avoid pits, press buttons, and remember, if it's a bug but it works, then it is not a bug.
ProgrammingRobotsPuzzleRetroSokobanAutomationPixel GraphicsGrid-Based MovementEducationWord Game
$14.99Alan's Automaton Workshop
Jan 20 · Laputa Labs
Both: Programming · Puzzle
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.
EducationProgrammingAutomationSteampunkPuzzleSandboxLogicBuildingSimulationSingleplayer👍 196
$19.99Last Call BBS
Aug 3 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle
Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy!
PuzzleAutomationRetro1990'sSolitaireSandboxLogicPixel GraphicsBuildingMechs👍 1,220
$1.99Command Line Pilot
Jul 21 · Alexander Van den Bulck, Harry Lane
Both: Programming · Puzzle
Program your Mech with cards in this turn-based roguelike. Choose your cards and upgrades wisely in order to complete your missions!
Turn-Based TacticsCard GameProgrammingMechsSingleplayerPuzzle2DTop-DownIndieRoguelike
$24.99Else Heart.Break()
Sep 24 · Erik Svedäng, El Huervo / Niklas Åkerblad, Tobias Sjögren, Oscar "Ratvader" Rydelius, Johannes Gotlén
Both: Programming
A game about friendship, love and technology in a place where bits have replaced atoms.
ProgrammingAdventureIndieRPGHackingSingleplayerSurrealAtmosphericCyberpunkPoint & Click👍 347
$9.99The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
Sep 6 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection is here! Inside you will find all seven Zachtronics solitaire games, updated with new 4K graphics, plus one brand new Tarot-themed solitaire variant only available here.
SolitaireCasualCard GameSingleplayerChoices Matter2DTop-DownIndiePuzzle👍 939
$9.99Tetrobot and Co.
Oct 22 · Swing Swing Submarine
Both: Puzzle
Tetrobot is the world's most popular and reliable robot, but he's not perfect. That's why I, Maya, have built him a microscopic little brother, Psychobot.Help me guide Psy through Tetrobot's cogs and circuits: by swallowing blocks of matter and spitting them out, we can repair anything.
PuzzleIndieCasualRobotsDifficultPuzzle Platformer👍 284
$0.99SUMETRICK
Jan 26 · Paleno Games
Both: Puzzle
Sumetrick is a mind training minimalist design game that's chained to the symmetry. Simple gameplay - you need to fill gameboard in symmetry way by clicking on framed cells. Do that faster and be as good as Chack Knorris. But don't forget to eat sometimes...
IndieCasualPuzzle👍 421
$1.99Plazma Being
Feb 9 · Hedge Knight Games
Both: Puzzle
Take control of Zeb in this puzzle/platformer. He is a small energy based life form from space, known as a Plazma Being. While journeying through space to his home, Zeb was surprised to find that he was being kidnapped by aliens. They took him back to their planet and unceremoniously threw him into captivity.
AdventurePuzzlePlatformerIndieActionSci-fiAnimePhysics2DSingleplayer👍 312
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$4.99Circuits
Apr 17 · Digital Tentacle
Both: Puzzle
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
MusicPuzzleIndieCasualMinimalistSingleplayerTouch-FriendlyDifficult👍 1,676
-80%$3.99Main Assembly
Jan 26 · Bad Yolk Games
Both: Programming
You’re the designer, engineer and architect if you can imagine it you can create it! Construct robots of any shape or size from eight-legged spider bots to eerie UFO contraptions.
3DOnline Co-OpCo-opSingleplayerSandboxBuildingProgrammingSimulationRobotsPhysics👍 1,004
$14.99Hidden Folks
Feb 15 · Hidden Folks
Both: Puzzle
Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!
Hidden ObjectCasualHand-drawnIndiePuzzlePoint & ClickRelaxing2DFunnySingleplayer👍 7,612
$4.99The Tiny Bang Story
Apr 22 · Colibri Games
Both: Puzzle
Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you! Use your imagination and creativity: in order to restore Tiny Planet and help its inhabitants you will have to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve...
Point & ClickPuzzleHand-drawnSteampunkRetroAtmospheric2DStory RichCasualFamily Friendly👍 3,809
$0.99#monstercakes
May 5 · Paleno Games
Both: Puzzle
Pretty simple game combination between 2048 and match-3 settings with awesome monster cakes. Put your monster cake in the good hole and combine them together to get higher monster cake. Combine them as high as you can and be on the top of the leaderboard!
CasualIndiePuzzleMatch 3Singleplayer👍 707














