Choose SpaceChem
Choose SpaceChem if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,904 Steam reviews back the pick.
SpaceChem vs the Sequence [2]
SpaceChem and the Sequence [2] both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. SpaceChem (2011) is 10 years older than the Sequence [2] (2021). SpaceChem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than the Sequence [2] (84.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose the Sequence [2]
Choose the Sequence [2] if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. the Sequence [2] launched in 2021.
Both SpaceChem and the Sequence [2] sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 SpaceChem | ![the Sequence [2] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1560450/header.jpg?t=1636740510) the Sequence [2] | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,904 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | [OneManBand] |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SpaceChem (2011) is 10 years older than the Sequence [2] (2021).
- SpaceChem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than the Sequence [2] (84.6% positive).
- the Sequence [2] is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SpaceChem (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SpaceChem vs the Sequence [2] — FAQ
- Should I play SpaceChem or the Sequence [2] first?
- If you want chronology, SpaceChem (2011) came out before the Sequence [2] (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are SpaceChem and the Sequence [2] similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.