Games Like Project Chemistry

Use the MOLEK-SYNTEZ to create small molecules with various pharmacological effects from the comfort of your small Romanian apartment.

Why similar: Science 55.4% ★, Simulation 17.7%, Puzzle 16.6%, Logic 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features complex molecular assembly puzzles that directly mirror the synthesis mechanics found in Project Chemistry.

Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry. It's logical, minimalist, and beautiful - crafted with love and science.

Why similar: Science 39.3% ★, Education 20.6%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 7.1%, Stylized 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist puzzle game that uses chemical bonding as its core mechanic, requiring logical placement of atoms to form molecules.

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

Why similar: Science 34.7% ★, Sandbox 15.8%, Education 14.6%, God Game 13.4% ★, Realistic 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity scientific sandbox experience that allows you to manipulate physical forces and observe large-scale cosmic reactions.

Falling-sand sandbox game with 500+ elements, chemistry, fire, life, food, and anything you can imagine.

Why similar: Science 31.9% ★, Education 18.8%, God Game 17% ★, Crafting 11.7%, Sandbox 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, browser-inspired sandbox game that features a massive library of interacting elements and chemical reactions.

The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances

Why similar: Science 35.8% ★, Sandbox 24.6%, Education 17.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Realistic 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An advanced 2D physics sandbox that simulates chemical reactions, heat, and pressure with a high degree of complexity.

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!

Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Logic 30.1%, Science 26.1% ★, Education 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic engineering puzzle game that tasks players with building chemical production lines to synthesize specific molecules.

Invent a new computer! Logic World is a first-person sandbox simulation game that's all about digital logic. Play alone or with friends, design unique machines, build up layers of complexity, and experience the joy of circuits!

Why similar: Science 31.8% ★, Education 22.3%, Logic 11.3%, Sandbox 10.7%, Puzzle 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive sandbox for building complex digital logic circuits, perfect for those who enjoy the underlying logic of chemical systems.

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!

Why similar: Logic 37.7%, Puzzle 35.4%, Simulation 15.8%, Sandbox 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on alchemy, this game shares the same satisfying 'machine-building' loop for creating complex compounds through logical sequences.

Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!

Why similar: Science 34.5% ★, God Game 21.2% ★, Education 13%, Sandbox 12.2%, Relaxing 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A god-game sandbox that focuses on the scientific development of life and planetary conditions.

Virtual Circuit Board is the sandbox drawing-based logic simulator where you can build, program, decorate, and simulate anything from simple monochrome circuits to complex and colorful computers. Play with digital logic in this sandbox-only experience.

Why similar: Science 32.9% ★, Education 23.2%, Logic 15%, Sandbox 12.3%, Simulation 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox simulation that allows for the creation of complex electronic systems, mirroring the 'building blocks' approach of molecular chemistry.

Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.

Why similar: Science 37.7% ★, God Game 15.8% ★, Education 14.8%, Sandbox 12%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation game centered on evolutionary biology and ecosystem management, appealing to fans of scientific sandbox titles.

"Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!

Why similar: Science 23.5% ★, Education 19.6%, Sandbox 15.4%, Logic 12.7%, Crafting 9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing physics sandbox that allows for the interaction of various elements, similar to the sandbox mode in Project Chemistry.

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.

Why similar: Sandbox 29.3%, Puzzle 27.6%, Logic 18%, Simulation 13%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the logic of assembly lines and material processing, appealing to players who enjoy the structural synthesis aspect of chemistry.

Enter the most advanced challenge laboratory of today's games, where electronics and logic merge into challenges that will captivate your mind and awaken the engineer within you!

Why similar: Education 33.9%, Logic 13.2%, Realistic 11.8%, Puzzle 10.1%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on educational puzzle-solving within the realm of electronics, sharing the 'learning through play' ethos of Project Chemistry.

A toy ecosystem with fully simulated genetics and evolution. Will you tinker with DNA or sit back, relax, and see if life finds a way?

Why similar: Science 32.2% ★, Education 22.9%, God Game 16% ★, Sandbox 11.9%, Experimental 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A science-focused simulation that allows you to manipulate environmental variables to observe evolutionary outcomes.

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!

Why similar: Logic 30.1%, Puzzle 28.2%, Education 24.4%, Simulation 14.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging programming-based puzzle game that requires the same analytical mindset needed to master complex chemical synthesis.

Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!

Why similar: Education 25.3%, Crafting 20.7%, Sandbox 14.8%, Realistic 11.8%, Relaxing 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed crafting simulation that requires an understanding of chemistry and precise measurements to succeed.

Master the most counter-intuitive logic in existence. Created by the researchers who defined Quantum Literacy, explore an open-ended puzzle world where you craft real quantum algorithms, solve 500+ challenges, hack other players asynchronously, and gain insights textbooks can’t provide.

Why similar: Science 28.1% ★, Education 23.6%, Logic 16.8%, Sandbox 9.6%, Stylized 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that uses quantum physics concepts as the foundation for its challenging logic-based levels.

You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious.

Why similar: Science 35.6% ★, Education 21.5%, Sandbox 10.8%, Realistic 5.9%, Simulation 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A science-themed simulation game where you must manage chemical equipment and shrinking mechanics to solve puzzles.

A metrics-obsessed AI will monitor, profile, and entertain you as you progress through over a hundred genre-bending puzzles in this delightfully satirical adventure.

Why similar: Science 60.5% ★, Puzzle 18.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%, 3D 8%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that uses scientific themes and logic-based obstacles to challenge the player's problem-solving skills.

You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!

Why similar: Education 35.6%, Science 30.3% ★, Puzzle 9.8%, Sandbox 9.6%, Simulation 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle game that teaches the fundamentals of machine learning through visual programming, similar to the logic required in chemical synthesis.

Explore logic symbols. Discover the rules. Solve complex puzzles. Feel the power of your logical side!

Why similar: Science 37.9% ★, Education 24.2%, Logic 19.8%, Puzzle 8.1%, Minimalist 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated logic puzzle game that strips away the fluff to focus on pure analytical problem-solving.

Short experimental puzzle game, based on Doodle God alchemy mechanics.

Why similar: Education 20.9%, Experimental 17.8% ★, Crafting 15.4%, Simulation 15.3%, Sandbox 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle game that uses the concept of combining elements to create new discoveries, mirroring the synthesis aspect of chemistry.

The best just got better! Rediscover your engineering creativity in this genre-defining bridge engineering and puzzle solving masterpiece.

Why similar: Crafting 25.3%, Simulation 25.2%, Puzzle 23.9%, Stylized 14.8%, 3D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based engineering game that requires precise logical planning to solve structural challenges.

Become the mystical alchemist, choose your contracts wisely as they will shape the world around you, discover the long forgotten magical recipes, upgrade your lab and become the most powerful alchemist of all times.

Why similar: Crafting 26.5%, Logic 19.4%, Stylized 12%, Relaxing 9.9%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game focused on the methodical process of gathering ingredients and performing chemical-like reactions.

Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.

Why similar: Education 42.7%, Puzzle 21.6%, Logic 13.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Experimental 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A visual programming game that breaks down complex tasks into simple, logical steps, much like the process of synthesizing molecules.

Master the wonders of alchemy! Solve alchemical puzzles by transforming and combining Essences. Craft items, tools and machines. Explore the enchanting world, gather peculiar resources, and befriend the Agari, adorable mushroom folk who will help you find the cure for your mysterious disease.

Why similar: Science 43.9% ★, Crafting 21.9%, Relaxing 9.2%, Simulation 7.7%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep crafting and alchemy system that emphasizes experimentation and scientific discovery in a fantasy setting.

Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

Why similar: Logic 40.6%, Puzzle 38.8%, Cute 10%, Minimalist 4.9%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A logic-heavy puzzle game that forces players to manipulate the rules of the game world itself, appealing to those who enjoy systemic experimentation.

Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

Why similar: Puzzle 51.5%, Sandbox 15.1%, Cute 12.6%, Relaxing 10.1%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic physics-based puzzle game that encourages creative, logical solutions to environmental challenges.

Ready to become a mad scientist? Synthesize, evolve, and command an army of unique creatures in your own lab. Manage your laboratory, master genetic essences, and dominate the battle arena in this deep creature collection simulator!

Why similar: Science 42.7% ★, Crafting 14%, Realistic 10.8%, Relaxing 8.4%, Simulation 7.7%

Milling machine simulator will inspire novices and experts alike. Realistic physics and movements allow you to familiarize yourself with the machine in a 3D workshop setting. Enjoy playing around, learning and prototyping in Free milling mode. Or challenge yourself in Career mode.

Why similar: Education 27.5%, Crafting 19.2%, Sandbox 15%, Realistic 13.4%, Simulation 7.5%

Explore tea production intricacies with real-world research, select ideal terroir and clones, master plucking and processing, and create specialty teas for your unique brand. Unravel new flavors, unleash your inner tea scientist, experiment with endless creative ideas, and grow your Tea empire.

Why similar: Science 46.8% ★, Crafting 18.8%, Sandbox 15.8%, Simulation 7.8%, Stylized 6.5%

Craft your workshop as an alchemist!‌ Harness arcane devices to automate crafting. Sell alchemical goods, fulfill commissions, and rise to become a renowned alchemy magnate. ‌Multiplayer Supported!‌ Invite master designers to (ahem) contribute their expertise—let them optimize your production lines!

Why similar: Crafting 33.7%, Sandbox 28.4%, First-Person 12%, Simulation 9.9%, Logic 6.5%

1 puzzle, 4 views. Grab your test tubes and enter the lab to solve a unique puzzle game based on chemical compounds. Match the chemical elements to get more than 900 different compounds and see how far you can go. Do you have what it takes?

Why similar: Science 45.7% ★, Education 30.6%, Relaxing 7.8%, Puzzle 7%, Minimalist 5.9%

First-person Alchemist Simulator with RPG elements. Explore the world, gather ingredients, and sell or use potions you craft to help others and fend off enemies. Adopt pets to help you with your alchemy knowledge (and to pet them). Decorate your home however you like and brew your destiny!

Why similar: Crafting 24.5%, Sandbox 17.9%, Stylized 13.1%, Relaxing 10.9%, Puzzle 10.4%

A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous!

Why similar: Sandbox 25.1%, Realistic 15.9%, Relaxing 12.8%, First-Person 12.2%, Simulation 9.6%

Hard Chip is a 3D simulation/puzzle game about building processors focusing on realism. Explore the world of semiconductor chip design and delve into the intricacies of CPU logic, floor planning, and propagation delay.

Why similar: Science 32.1% ★, Education 21.4%, Logic 16.6%, Puzzle 7%, Stylized 6.1%

Discover what lies beyond our reality with Alchemy. A portal-like experience that will challenge you to think with potions while trying to solve the mysteries of this strange new place.

Why similar: Science 49.1% ★, Puzzle 13.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Minimalist 10.4%, First-Person 9.1%

Shape breathtaking worlds in Terra Firma 2, a vast simulation where your creations evolve through the forces of nature. Sculpt the land, then watch as weather, erosion, and life itself transform your world into a dynamic, living ecosystem- right down to every plant and creature.

Why similar: Science 28.9% ★, God Game 24.8% ★, Sandbox 16%, Simulation 8%, Relaxing 7.4%

Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.

Why similar: Science 33.7% ★, God Game 18.6% ★, Sandbox 15.8%, Experimental 12.4% ★, Simulation 8.8%

A drag and drop crafting game that offers unbound possibilities. No limits, no direction, just pure creativity and endless crafting.

Why similar: God Game 43.3% ★, Simulation 20.5%, Crafting 18.8%, Minimalist 9.2%, Relaxing 7.2%

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Why similar: Crafting 48.4%, Sandbox 18.7%, Relaxing 16.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Gather resources, craft components, build vehicles, and code their logic in a physics-driven engineering sandbox and full scale space sim.

Why similar: Science 41.8% ★, Crafting 19.5%, Sandbox 15.1%, Realistic 10.5%, First-Person 6.8%

Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.

Why similar: Education 40.9%, Sandbox 11.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Realistic 9.8%, Relaxing 6.2%

Play with lasers and solve puzzles in Laser Attraction. Use reflection, refraction, dispersion and filtration to direct the laser beams, mix and separate colours, open doors, hit targets and complete puzzles.

Why similar: Science 39.3% ★, Education 15%, Logic 12.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Simulation 7.6%

PAINTER SIMULATOR is a new generation game in which the emphasis is placed on the player's imagination and perceptiveness. Create the world in the colors you want to see with a brush.

Why similar: Education 27%, Sandbox 13.8%, Realistic 10.4%, Stylized 8.5%, Puzzle 8.2%

Take on the electrician role and learn the profession's basics! Install sockets, repair worn-out equipment, assemble broken appliances, replace light bulbs, and lay wires at your customers' homes. Be sure to check everything twice, with electricity there are no jokes!

Why similar: Education 31.6%, Crafting 12.2%, Logic 11.4%, Realistic 10.2%, Simulation 8.6%

Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course.

Why similar: Science 33.8% ★, Education 25.3%, Logic 15.5%, Puzzle 7.6%, Simulation 6.2%

PC Virtual Lab is a video game to improve learning in basic computer concepts.

Why similar: Education 48.4%, Crafting 19.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Realistic 11.5%, 3D 4.9%

Powerful Realtime 3D Electronic Circuit Simulator

Why similar: Education 27.9%, Sandbox 16.2%, Logic 15.9%, Crafting 11.9%, Realistic 11.9%

Take part in a space program. Design spacecrafts and send them off to explore the vast expanses of space. Experience the real scale of the Solar system and the size of its celestial bodies.

Why similar: Science 42.4% ★, Education 23.4%, Sandbox 15.2%, Realistic 11.6%, Simulation 6.6%

Build intricate supply chains to meet your feline customers' needs. Discover underground and air transport layers, a vast research tree, procedural worlds, machine learning, and endless automation in this relaxing, enemyless game.

Why similar: Science 33.6% ★, Education 23.6%, Crafting 15.3%, Sandbox 11.6%, Relaxing 6.3%

Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

Why similar: God Game 28% ★, Crafting 17.6%, Experimental 16.6% ★, Sandbox 11.6%, Puzzle 10.2%

Craft magic potions and sell them in your own alchemy shop! Explore the world and harvest plants to discover new recipes! Take care of your own garden of alchemy and decorate the shop as you like!

Why similar: Crafting 32.6%, First-Person 31.8%, Relaxing 21.6%, Cute 14%

Plasma is a pure engineering sandbox. Use advanced visual programming and robotics tools to create anything you can imagine.

Why similar: Sandbox 24.3%, Logic 21.9%, Crafting 13.9%, Stylized 12.5%, Simulation 11.5%

Primitier is a highly flexible VR sandbox game, where you can create tools and machinery by freely cutting and connecting objects in a vast world based on physics simulation.

Why similar: Science 47.8% ★, Crafting 24.7%, Sandbox 19.8%, Simulation 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Crack simulated safe locks using real techniques!

Why similar: Education 42.9%, Simulation 18.8%, Realistic 18.3%, Puzzle 14.2%, 3D 4.1%