MOLEK-SYNTEZ (2019)

Developer: Zachtronics
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 687 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cold, solitary programming puzzle where you methodically synthesize molecules with a gritty, scientific focus.

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What players say

Players compare it positively to other Zachtronics titles, praising its optimization puzzles and chemistry theme. The solitaire minigame is a highlight for some, but others find the main puzzles tedious. The game has a smaller following than similar games in the genre.

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