Games like SpaceChem
by Zachtronics
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!
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$19.99Opus Magnum
Dec 7 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Automation
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
$24.99Infinifactory
Jun 30 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Automation · 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
$6.99TIS-100
Jul 20 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Difficult
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
$19.99EXAPUNKS
Oct 22 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Automation
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
$19.99The Signal State
Sep 23 · Reckoner Industries
Both: Puzzle · Logic · Automation
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
FreeZACH-LIKE
Jun 17 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming
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.
IndiePuzzleProgrammingFree to Play
$14.99Alan's Automaton Workshop
Jan 20 · Laputa Labs
Both: Programming · Automation · 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 · Automation · Logic
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
$9.99Algo Bot
Feb 14 · Fishing Cactus
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Sci-fi
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
$0.99Colorgrid
Nov 21 · Minimol Games
Both: Puzzle · Difficult · Logic
Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material.
CasualPuzzlePhysicsAtmosphericSimulationDifficultMinimalistLogicScienceBuilding👍 147
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$12.99ChromaGun
Feb 16 · Pixel Maniacs
Both: Puzzle · Sci-fi · Science
Welcome to ChromaTec’s test lab! You’re here to test our state-of-the-art military-grade color-technology: The ChromaGun (patent pending)! Use it to solve our meticulously designed test chambers by painting the walls and droids. Remember how to mix colors from pre-school? Then you qualify!
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$4.99Circuits
Apr 17 · Digital Tentacle
Both: Puzzle · Difficult
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
$29.99The Talos Principle
Dec 11 · Croteam
Both: Puzzle · Sci-fi
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
PuzzlePhilosophicalFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichAtmosphericSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackRobotsExploration👍 29,240
$9.99Tetrobot and Co.
Oct 22 · Swing Swing Submarine
Both: Puzzle · Difficult
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
$9.99Mind Over Magnet
Nov 13 · Game Maker's Toolkit
Both: Puzzle · Logic
An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.
Puzzle PlatformerPuzzleAdventureRobotsPlatformer2D Platformer2DIndieLogicSingleplayer👍 1,344
$14.99Nauticrawl
Sep 16 · Spare Parts Oasis
Both: Sci-fi · Puzzle · Difficult
A stolen, enigmatic machine is your only way out. It's likely to kill you, but so will the hostile planet you're escaping. Pull levers, hack devices, and puzzle out how to pilot the Nauticrawl to freedom in this unusual atmospheric adventure... or die trying.
SimulationIndieAtmosphericSci-fiPuzzleDifficultSingleplayerPoint & ClickAdventureSteampunk👍 441
$2.99gravilon
Mar 30
Both: Puzzle · Difficult
An inventive, thought-provoking puzzle platformer. Use powerups in each environment, and your own inherent gravity-bending powers, to complete each level. The more you play, the more story details you'll uncover.
IndiePlatformerPuzzleMinimalist2DAdventureStrategyDifficultGreat SoundtrackSingleplayer👍 1,110
$9.99Crazy Machines 3
Oct 18 · Fakt Software
Both: Puzzle · Difficult
Crazy Machines 3 is the latest, greatest, most amazing and craziest part of the series and fascinates once more with physic-based puzzles. Build your own crazy machines and share your awesomeness across the world thanks to the Steam® Workshop.
SimulationPuzzlePhysicsStrategySandboxSingleplayerMultiplayerBuildingCasualDifficult👍 7,484
$1.99Space Drone: Rescue Mission
Aug 23 · Gray Boss
Both: Puzzle · Logic · Sci-fi
Space drone is a minimalist open world puzzle game with grid movement where you remotely control a drone to find and rescue your lost mates in space. Every movement spend energy, be aware to don't be without it!
SokobanMinimalistPuzzleGrid-Based MovementBoard GameSpaceLogicOpen WorldSci-fiStrategy
$1.99Plazma Being
Feb 9 · Hedge Knight Games
Both: Puzzle · Sci-fi
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.
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