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MOLEK-SYNTEZ

Programming puzzles where a machine assembles molecules from industrial chemicals

Zachtronics · Released Nov 19, 2019

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 694
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
2
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
3 years ago
Oct 13, 2022

What is MOLEK-SYNTEZ?

Set in December 2092 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, this single-player puzzle game has you program a molecular synthesizer to turn industrial chemicals into small molecules with pharmacological effects. You place commands to solve each synthesis puzzle, then can refine your solution using score histograms.

For you if...

  • +you like chemistry-themed puzzles built around programming commands
  • +you enjoy improving your solutions after solving a puzzle

Not for you if...

  • you want a detailed story to drive each puzzle
  • you dislike repeating the same kind of assembly task

What players say

89% of 694 reviews are positive

Players praise the molecule-building puzzles and the chance to optimize solutions. The most common complaint is that the puzzles grow repetitive; some players also find the story sparse.

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MOLEK-SYNTEZ

MOLEK-SYNTEZ system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
960 x 540
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
6
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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