Choose SpaceChem
Choose SpaceChem if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,904 Steam reviews back the pick.
SpaceChem vs Electronics Puzzle Lab
SpaceChem and Electronics Puzzle Lab 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 13 years older than Electronics Puzzle Lab (2024). SpaceChem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Electronics Puzzle Lab (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 Electronics Puzzle Lab
Choose Electronics Puzzle Lab if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Electronics Puzzle Lab launched in 2024.
Both SpaceChem and Electronics Puzzle Lab 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 |  Electronics Puzzle Lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,904 reviews) | 84.6% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | Sagitta Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SpaceChem (2011) is 13 years older than Electronics Puzzle Lab (2024).
- SpaceChem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Electronics Puzzle Lab (84.6% positive).
- Electronics Puzzle Lab is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than SpaceChem (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- SpaceChem is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Electronics Puzzle Lab has no Deck rating yet.
SpaceChem vs Electronics Puzzle Lab — FAQ
- Should I play SpaceChem or Electronics Puzzle Lab first?
- If you want chronology, SpaceChem (2011) came out before Electronics Puzzle Lab (2024). 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 Electronics Puzzle Lab 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.
- Does SpaceChem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SpaceChem is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Electronics Puzzle Lab doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.