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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = SpaceChem - cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Zachtronics | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Zachtronics}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 1, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 1, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 1, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 1, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|spacechem|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|One-time game purchase, DLC}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing|Relaxed}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Flip screen, Top-down view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Point and select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Puzzle}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Sci-fi}} | ||
|steam appid = 92800 | |steam appid = 92800 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 92803 |
+ | |gogcom id = 1207659018 | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.zachtronics.com/spacechem/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 8881 | ||
+ | |igdb = spacechem | ||
+ | |lutris = spacechem | ||
+ | |mobygames = 50963 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = SpaceChem | ||
|wikipedia = SpaceChem | |wikipedia = SpaceChem | ||
+ | |winehq = 20204 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/spacechem/ SpaceChem subreddit] |
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659018|spacechem}} | |
− | {{ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/92800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | spacechem | DRM-free | Includes the 63 Corvi DLC. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| itch.io | https://zachtronics.itch.io/spacechem | DRM-free | Includes Android version. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 92800 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | spacechem | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{ | + | }} |
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.zachtronics.com/zachademics/ Available for free] to public schools and school-like non-profit organizations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| 63 Corvi | | Windows, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Zachtronics Industries\SpaceChem\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/.local/share/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Zachtronics Industries\SpaceChem\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/.local/share/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|SpaceChem Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/spacechem/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched/pillarboxed 4:3 (set with Keep Aspect Ratio). | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Stretched}}/{{term|pillarboxed}} 4:3 (set with '''Keep Aspect Ratio'''). |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Set with '''Quick Alt-Tab'''. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = false |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 62 FPS. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = true | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No speech |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.trc-playground.hu/forditasok/#spacechem Fan translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Graphics Issues=== | ===Graphics Issues=== | ||
− | On some systems, there is an issue where only part of the screen is visible. | + | {{ii}} On some systems, there is an issue where only part of the screen is visible. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable display scaling on high DPI settings|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click {{file|SpaceChem.exe}}, select '''Properties''', and go to the '''Compatibility''' tab. | ||
+ | # Check '''Disable display scaling on high DPI settings''', and click '''Apply'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Steam version is now 64-bit only, old 32-bit only version '''v1015''' is still available in '''Properties - Betas'''. | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = Steam version is now 64-bit only, old 32-bit only version '''v1015''' is still available in '''Properties - Betas'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
|minCPU = 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
|minGPU = Frame Buffer Supported | |minGPU = Frame Buffer Supported | ||
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|minOS = 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |minOS = 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | ||
|minCPU = 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD = 300 MB | + | |minHD = 300 MB |
|minGPU = Frame Buffer Supported | |minGPU = Frame Buffer Supported | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = Ubuntu 10.04 | |minOS = Ubuntu 10.04 | ||
|minCPU = 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
|minGPU = Frame Buffer support recommended | |minGPU = Frame Buffer support recommended |
Latest revision as of 17:25, 16 July 2023
Developers | |
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Zachtronics | |
Engines | |
FontEngine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 1, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | January 1, 2011 |
Linux | January 1, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Relaxed |
Perspectives | Flip screen, Top-down view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Puzzle |
Themes | Sci-fi |
SpaceChem is a singleplayer flip screen and top-down view puzzle game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GOG.com | Includes the 63 Corvi DLC. | |||
itch.io | Includes Android version. | |||
Steam | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- Available for free to public schools and school-like non-profit organizations.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
63 Corvi |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Zachtronics Industries\SpaceChem\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/.local/share/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Zachtronics Industries\SpaceChem\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/.local/share/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Zachtronics Industries/SpaceChem/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Stretched/pillarboxed 4:3 (set with Keep Aspect Ratio). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Set with Quick Alt-Tab. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 62 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No speech | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Graphics Issues
- On some systems, there is an issue where only part of the screen is visible.
Disable display scaling on high DPI settings[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | Steam version is now 64-bit only, old 32-bit only version v1015 is still available in Properties - Betas. | ||
Linux | Steam version is now 64-bit only, old 32-bit only version v1015 is still available in Properties - Betas. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Frame Buffer Supported |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Frame Buffer Supported |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 10.04 | Ubuntu 12.04 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Frame Buffer support recommended |