Worth it, length, price, and deals

Is SpaceChem worth it?

Developer: Zachtronics

Verdict

Excellent value

Best current deal

$9.99

Steam

Cost / hour

$0.24

Based on best available price

Steam reviews

92%

5,077 total reviews

Quality-adjusted $/hr

$0.26

Cost/hr ÷ positive review ratio

Is SpaceChem worth it?

SpaceChem is excellent value at $9.99 from Steam. The estimate uses about 41.5 hours of playtime, giving a current cost of $0.24 per hour. Steam players are 92% positive across 5,077 reviews.

Summary

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!

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How long is SpaceChem?

Main story

41.5 hours

Main + extras

56.7 hours

Completionist

65.9 hours

Price and value

Steam price

Current Steam price

$9.99

Best price source

Used for $0.24 per hour

Steam

Purchase timing

Should you buy SpaceChem or wait?

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Potential savings

N/A

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Quality adj.

$0.09/hr

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