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Games like SpaceChem

by Zachtronics

SpaceChem is an isometric 2D sci-fi design-based puzzle: constructing factories, transforming raw materials and solving puzzles. Opus Magnum and Infinifactory play most like SpaceChem. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its puzzle, programming and automation.

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Opus Magnum
Dec 7, 2017 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Automation
Isometric 2D fantasy open-ended puzzle game, steampunk alchemical. Designing machines, building alchemical processes and solving puzzles.
PuzzleProgrammingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicSingleplayerSteampunkGreat SoundtrackDifficult👍 5,998
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Infinifactory
Jun 30, 2015 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Automation · Programming
First-person 3D sci-fi sandbox puzzle automation, industrial 3D. Building factories, assembling products and optimizing solutions.
PuzzleBuildingAutomationIndieProgrammingSandboxSimulationSingleplayerDifficultFirst-Person👍 1,792
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MOLEK-SYNTEZ
Nov 19, 2019 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Science
2D sci-fi programming puzzle simulation, minimalist monochrome UI. Programming molecular synthesizers, optimizing chemical solutions and playing solitaire.
SimulationPuzzleProgrammingIndieSingleplayerScienceAutomationLogic👍 523
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SHENZHEN I/O
Nov 17, 2016 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Automation · Puzzle
2D modern-day programming puzzle simulation, technical digital interface. Building circuits, writing assembly code and engineering devices.
ProgrammingAutomationPuzzleLogicSimulationDifficultIndieEducationSingleplayerSandbox👍 3,752
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TIS-100
Jul 20, 2015 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Difficult
2D sci-fi programming puzzle game, 1980's computer manual. Rewrite corrupted code, solve puzzles and create programs.
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieSimulationDifficultHackingLogicSingleplayerEducationAutomation👍 3,396
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EXAPUNKS
Oct 22, 2018 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Automation
Isometric 3D sci-fi programming puzzle game, retro cyberpunk aesthetic. Programming viruses, hacking networks and automating tasks.
ProgrammingPuzzleHackingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicCyberpunkSingleplayerDifficult👍 1,380
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Last Call BBS
Aug 3, 2022 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Automation · Logic
2D retro/1990's puzzle collection, high-resolution pixel art. Solving puzzles, designing factories and assembling models.
PuzzleRetroAutomation1990'sSolitaireSandboxLogicPixel GraphicsBuildingMechs👍 1,222
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Sokobond
Jul 21, 2014 · Alan Hazelden, Lee Shang Lun
Both: Science · Difficult · Puzzle
2D chemistry puzzle game, minimalist and colorful. Solving puzzles and making molecules.
SokobanScienceDifficultPuzzleAbstract2DStrategyEducationCuteCasual👍 547
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Turing Complete
Oct 2, 2021 · LevelHead
Both: Logic · Automation · Programming
2D sci-fi educational puzzle simulation, minimalist digital schematic. Building computer hardware, solving logic puzzles and programming assembly.
HardwareLogicAutomationBase BuildingSimulationBuildingProgrammingSandboxEducationHacking👍 5,582
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Silicon Zeroes
Sep 18, 2017 · PleasingFungus Games
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Difficult
2D historical puzzle, minimalist digital. Build electronics and solve puzzles.
SimulationIndieProgrammingPuzzleSingleplayerDifficultHackingEducation👍 248
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Human Resource Machine
Oct 15, 2015 · Tomorrow Corporation
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Automation
Isometric 3D modern-day puzzle, low poly 3D. Programming, solving puzzles and automation.
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieCasualEducationSimulationSingleplayerAutomationTouch-FriendlyLogic👍 3,282
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7 Billion Humans
Aug 23, 2018 · Tomorrow Corporation
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Logic
Top-down 2D modern-day programming puzzle, stylized cartoon. Automate swarms of workers, solve puzzles and programming.
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieSimulationEducationLogicSingleplayerTouch-FriendlyGreat SoundtrackFunny👍 1,863
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