Which is better, SpaceChem or [the Sequence]?

On Steam reviews SpaceChem scores higher (95.6% positive) than [the Sequence] (88.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SpaceChem is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.

Should I play SpaceChem or [the Sequence] first?

If you want chronology, SpaceChem (2011) came out before [the Sequence] (2016). 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] similar?

They overlap on Indie 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. [the Sequence] doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

SpaceChem vs [the Sequence]

SpaceChem and [the Sequence] both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. SpaceChem (2011) is 5 years older than [the Sequence] (2016). SpaceChem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than [the Sequence] (88.7% 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 SpaceChem

Choose SpaceChem if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.6% positive across 1,904 reviews.

Choose [the Sequence]

Choose [the Sequence] if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. [the Sequence] launched in 2016.

Both SpaceChem and [the Sequence] sit in Indie 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.

SpaceChem vs [the Sequence] — Steam metadata comparison
	SpaceChem	[the Sequence]
Released	2011	2016
Genres	Indie, Simulation	Indie
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Playable	Unrated
Price	9.99 USD	4.99 USD
Steam reviews	95.6% positive (1,904 reviews)	88.7% positive (106 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Zachtronics	[OneManBand]

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
SpaceChem (2011) is 5 years older than [the Sequence] (2016).
SpaceChem scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than [the Sequence] (88.7% positive).
[the Sequence] is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SpaceChem (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
SpaceChem is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; [the Sequence] has no Deck rating yet.