SpaceChem is an engineering puzzle game, in that the puzzles are about figuring out how to build a machine to process objects rather than to directly find your way through what's already been placed there for you. If that sounds appealing, this is probably the puzzle game for you!

Just as you're building machines, it's building you into a machine maker. There's very little in the way of filler, and virtually every assignment offers something new for the player to learn from and apply, which is excellent pacing. That can be a bit frustrating when you're stuck on one without other options available, but perseverance will win the day.

Highly recommended for puzzle game enthusiasts and programmers.

SpaceChem is an engineering puzzle game, in that the puzzles are about figuring out how to build a machine to process objects rather than to directly find your way through what's already been placed there for you. If that sounds appealing, this is probably the puzzle game for you! Just as you're building machines, it's building you into a machine maker. There's very little in the way of filler, and virtually every assignment offers something new for the player to learn from and apply, which is excellent pacing. That can be a bit frustrating when you're stuck on one without other options available, but perseverance will win the day. Highly recommended for puzzle game enthusiasts and programmers.