Underplayed Gems

MOLEK-SYNTEZ (2019)

MOLEK-SYNTEZ cover
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

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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Screenshots

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