SpaceChem

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 7, 2011
    70
    An excellent puzzle game that can convert the suffering from hours of chemistry at high school to an entertaining experience. [Issue#201]
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  2. GameStar
    Mar 7, 2011
    68
    If you like those kind of games, it's probably the best of the last 25 years. It's a game of extremes, the graphics are simply annoying, but it can keep you playing one level for a whole day.

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best PC Game of 2011
86
#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
66
#66 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 177 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 145 out of 177
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 177
  3. Negative: 11 out of 177
  1. JonesR
    May 18, 2011
    10
    The level of difficulty on this game is sick! It starts out fairly easy, but it gets hard fast. Seriously, your brain will start to hurt withThe level of difficulty on this game is sick! It starts out fairly easy, but it gets hard fast. Seriously, your brain will start to hurt with infinite ways to solve each puzzle as you ponder how to design a more efficient solution. One-click YouTube upload for easy solution sharing. Such a simple concept, yet so much innovation in this absolute must-have indie gem--so addicting.… Full Review »
  2. JTeagle
    Apr 1, 2011
    10
    I tire of games that are all about killing, or mind-numbing match-3 games. SpaceChem is fairly original, but most importantly, it's differentI tire of games that are all about killing, or mind-numbing match-3 games. SpaceChem is fairly original, but most importantly, it's different from 99 out of 100 games coming out today. It starts out easy to get you used to how it works, but doesn't take long to start challenging you. As others have said, what seems impossible at first ("Surely it can't do that *and* that?" - oh yes it can!) eventually comes floating to your head after a good break. I *love* this game! Gfx and sound are basic, but gameplay is what counts.… Full Review »
  3. gizm0steve
    Mar 18, 2011
    8
    This has a linear learning curve, satisfying level design, and even a few bonus rounds and boss battles to excite while remaining strictlyThis has a linear learning curve, satisfying level design, and even a few bonus rounds and boss battles to excite while remaining strictly casual. The music and sound effects aren't particularly painful, the graphics are functional and smooth. There's also a plot, although interesting and grisly; it doesn't impact gameplay in any meaningful way. It's not groundbreaking, but for 15 bucks on Steam, it's a fair value that won't disappoint novices or vets in the puzzle genre.
    To Mortlach: you can click-drag a selection box across the whole field and press delete to reset most of everything.    … Full Review »
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