- #1 Turing Complete
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,092 reviews2021
Dev: LevelHead
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles
Why similar: Programming 57.3% ★, Logic 14.7%, Education 14.3%, Simulation 7.2%, Puzzle 5.2%
- #2 7 Billion Humans
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,088 reviews2018
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!
Why similar: Programming 68.2% ★, Education 8.7%, Logic 7.3%, Simulation 7.2%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #3 DA-VI-NC1
96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Baby Bear Fish
Windows
DA-VI-NC1 is a Turing-machine-based coding puzzle game. You must complete the puzzles, pass the Turing test, and discover the philosophical world of DA-VI-NC1 with the Mona Lisa.
Why similar: Programming 53.9% ★, Logic 14.5%, Education 13.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Puzzle 5.8%
- #4 Human Resource Machine
95% matchVery Positive94% of 4,614 reviews2015
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.
Why similar: Programming 69.1% ★, Education 11.3%, Puzzle 7.3%, Simulation 5.8%, Logic 4.6%
- #5 Cyber Sentinel
94% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2016
Dev: mindhelix.pl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the hacker's side of cyberpunk in Cyber Sentinel! This design-based puzzle game features a complete visual programming kit for designing your own viruses.
Why similar: Programming 60.2% ★, Education 16.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Puzzle 8.6%, Indie 3.5%
- #6 MHRD
94% matchVery Positive89% of 433 reviews2017
Dev: Funghisoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
MHRD is a hardware design game, in which you design various hardware circuits in a hardware description language. The hardware circuits you design get more complex as you go until you create a fully functional CPU design.
Why similar: Programming 62.8% ★, Simulation 16%, Education 13.3%, Puzzle 5.8%, Indie 2.2%
- #7 while True: learn()
93% matchVery Positive91% of 8,061 reviews2019
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
Why similar: Programming 63.3% ★, Education 16.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Puzzle 5.9%, Logic 3.5%
- #8 OCTOPTICOM 3D
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: UP DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Windows · Linux
OCTOPTICOM 3D is a major upgrade to your favorite open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Featuring 3D graphics and gameplay, refined ui, rewritten simulation, all original levels and components plus new additions, histograms and more.
Why similar: Programming 52.6% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Logic 14%, Education 10.6%, Puzzle 8%
- #9 Prime Mover
91% matchVery Positive89% of 214 reviews2018
Dev: 4Bit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Retrace the path of the Prime Mover to uncover the story of the Byte of Burden! Prime Mover is an open-ended puzzle game about designing circuit boards.
Why similar: Programming 65.6% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Education 8.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Indie 2%
- #10 TIS-100
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,045 reviews2015
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
Why similar: Programming 76.8% ★, Logic 6.5%, Puzzle 6%, Simulation 5.4%, Education 4.1%
- #11 SHENZHEN I/O
90% matchVery Positive95% of 4,421 reviews2016
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.
Why similar: Programming 70.2% ★, Logic 11%, Education 6.8%, Simulation 5.6%, Puzzle 5.3%
- #12 Beam Time
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Connor Slade
Windows · Mac · Linux
A logic puzzle game where you redirect and split laser beams to create digital circuits. Through the campaign, you will explore basic logic gates, oscillators, latches, counters, adders, memory, and more.
Why similar: Programming 60.8% ★, Logic 12.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Puzzle 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #13 KnotBot
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 47 reviews2020
Dev: BeetBomb
Windows · Mac · Linux
From collecting buttons to solving tangled mazes, automate KnotBot on a quest of handcrafted puzzles. Solve the problems your own way, it's simple to understand but still deep and challenging.
Why similar: Programming 46.6% ★, Simulation 18.5%, Logic 12.3%, Education 11.9%, Puzzle 5.6%
- #14 Rogue Bit
87% matchVery Positive89% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: Bigosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
A single bit of computer memory became sentient and decided to escape from digital into the real world. Explore RAM, modify bytes and hack machine code and CPU registers to set it free.
Why similar: Programming 51.8% ★, Simulation 16%, Logic 12.5%, Education 11.2%, Puzzle 5.7%
- #15 Robo Instructus
86% matchVery Positive86% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: Big AB Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Robo Instructus is a puzzle game in which players manoeuvre a robot by issuing instructions via a simple programming language. As players progress through the game they unlock new functions to overcome new puzzles, each of which can be solved in multiple ways.
Why similar: Programming 54.1% ★, Logic 14.5%, Education 12%, Puzzle 6.7%, Simulation 6%
- #16 Programming Simulator
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Bunny Bit
Windows
you are a game developer who writes game code according to the tasks assigned by the company. You need to drag and drop nodes and connect them to build a complete behavioral logic!
Why similar: Programming 54.3% ★, Education 16%, Logic 14%, Simulation 9.6%, 2D Platformer 3.5%
- #17 SirKwitz
84% matchVery Positive94% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Predict Edumedia
Windows
Dive into SirKwitz: a beginner-friendly edutainment game that makes learning programming easy & fun! Explore 28 puzzles across four topics to master the very core concepts behind programming and develop your problem-solving skills. Ideal for those that think coding & programming are scary words!
Why similar: Programming 47.9% ★, Education 19.6%, Logic 13.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #18 God is a Cube: Programming Robot Cubes
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2018
Dev: Marc KruzikPub: Dimensional Studio
Windows · Linux
An easy to start programming puzzle game where you design Artificial Intelligence with symbols, to control robot cubes and build space pyramids. Inspired by SpaceChem, Lightbot, Human Resource Machine and the Redstone from Minecraft. A game 99% made by one guy.
Why similar: Programming 54.3% ★, Simulation 16%, Logic 11.3%, Education 9.7%, Puzzle 5.9%
- #19 Silicon Zeroes
84% matchVery Positive88% of 281 reviews2017
Dev: PleasingFungus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Build hardware. Solve puzzles. From the creator of Manufactoria, a new open-ended puzzle game set in Silicon Valley's first startup.
Why similar: Programming 59.4% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Education 11.8%, Puzzle 6.9%, Indie 2.4%
- #20 iRobot Factory
82% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Einfach Genial gGmbH
Windows
Solve logic puzzles and obstacle courses in this robot simulation game! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of robotics and programming! Create your own robot, connect logic blocks and teach it to solve challenging tasks!
Why similar: Programming 49.7% ★, Logic 16.6%, Education 14.4%, Simulation 10.1%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #21 Logic Car
83% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Gatolab
Windows
Logic Car is a coding-based puzzle game in which you program cars to achieve goals. Check the conditions given in each unique stage and take advantage of the various functions installed in the vehicle. Sometimes the laws of physics can be the solution. Now is the time to unleash your creativity.
Why similar: Programming 42.2% ★, Simulation 20%, Education 13.8%, Logic 10.7%, Puzzle 9%
- #22 ProxOS
81% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: slojanko
Windows
Step into a time portal to 1993. While your friends are battling it out in the latest FPS adventures, you got the opportunity to learn the newest trend, programming. Turn on your CRT monitor and learn to write code, compete with others in challenges or write minigames.
Why similar: Programming 54.4% ★, Education 20.6%, Simulation 12.6%, Puzzle 9.3%, 2D 2.4%
- #23 Programmer Dungeon Knightress
82% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: Dragon Lord Studio
Windows · Linux
Programmer Dungeon is a tactical game that challenges players to use logic programming to solve puzzles and progress through each level. Collect unique skills, use visual programming to automate your character, and defeat your enemies. Plan carefully and enjoy this exciting adventure!
Why similar: Programming 52.5% ★, Education 14.1%, Logic 13.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #24 The Qubit Factory
80% matchPositive98% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Logical Basis
Windows · Mac
The Qubit Factory is an open-ended puzzle game incorporating real-life concepts from the cutting-edge field of quantum computing. Design and build logic circuits that manipulate bits and qubits (quantum bits) to solve devious computational challenges!
Why similar: Programming 52.5% ★, Logic 14.1%, Simulation 12.8%, Education 11.6%, Puzzle 8%
- #25 Learn Programming: Python - Retro
81% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Niema Moshiri
Windows
A terminal-based game for learning and practicing how to program in Python.
Why similar: Programming 66.5% ★, Education 17.7%, Logic 13%, 2D 1.4%, Indie 0.8%
- #26 Elevator Programmer
79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Alice Studio
Windows · Linux
Learn programming by implementing an elevator through a guided tour
Why similar: Programming 53.6% ★, Education 14.8%, Simulation 13.4%, Logic 12.6%, Puzzle 4.1%
- #27 Drop Not Allowed
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoQuest Studios
Windows
Trapped inside a living database, use real SQL to unlock regions and challenge the system that watches every query. Use SELECT to investigate, UPDATE to repair and remember: DROP NOT ALLOWED. It doesn’t matter if you’re a SQL noob or a veteran; the game teaches you everything you need as you play.
Why similar: Programming 51.6% ★, Education 16.6%, Logic 10.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #28 Prime Prism
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Totori Works
Windows
Numbers are light; logic is the lens. "Prime Prism" is a pure logic puzzle game themed around prime numbers and factorization. Construct circuits of light using optical tools like "Prisms" and "Lenses" to decompose and synthesize numbers. Over 140 stages across 11 worlds await your challenge.
Why similar: Programming 53.5% ★, Logic 19.1%, Education 14.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, 2D 2.6%
- #29 OCTOPTICOM
78% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2018
Dev: UP DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Windows · Linux
OCTOPTICOM is an open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Use lasers, mirrors, filters and other components to read, transform and write sequences of colored squares.
Why similar: Programming 47.7% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Logic 13.1%, Education 13.1%, Puzzle 7.1%
- #30 Replicube
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 610 reviews2025
Dev: Walaber Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game/toy about writing code to replicate 3D voxel-based objects. Solve puzzles, pursue leaderboard glory, or just make art to share with the in-game community.
Why similar: Programming 72.4% ★, Simulation 14.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #31 Software Engineering Course / Informatyka - zrozum i zaprogramuj komputer
77% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Wydawnictwo DagielPub: Adventuresity
Windows
The program was created on the basis of an engineering study program. No prior knowledge of any IT issues is required - we start with simple tasks and step by step learn the basics of computer programming.
Why similar: Programming 56.9% ★, Education 18.2%, Logic 16%, Puzzle 6.5%, Indie 1.3%
- #32 Lambda Spellcrafting Academy - Learn to Program!
75% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Bit Twiddle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Develop magical programming abilities while building spells. Lambda Spellcrafting Academy is a card-based puzzle game where you build spells (programs) to solve puzzles. If you've ever wanted to dabble in spellcraft (programming) here is a fun way to get started.
Why similar: Programming 53.2% ★, Logic 15.3%, Education 14.9%, Puzzle 7.3%, Simulation 4.3%
- #33 Bamboo Forest
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Wouter van PuttenPub: Panda Land Studios
Windows
Send your Panda on an adventure and at the same time you'll learn how to code cool algorithms! Guide your Panda through colorful areas by using simple commands. Learn programming / STEM concepts like recursion and loops while having fun. But beware! Don't get caught while eating bamboo!
Why similar: Programming 72.2% ★, Education 19.4%, Puzzle 7%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #34 Selfless Heroes
76% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2020
Dev: Félicien Brochu
Windows · Linux
Solve puzzles by designing an AI for a team of selfless heroes. Test your algorithm, optimize it, and emerge victorious from the dungeon!
Why similar: Programming 51.7% ★, Simulation 21.5%, Logic 12.6%, Puzzle 5.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #35 Opus Magnum
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,719 reviews2017
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!
Why similar: Programming 64.7% ★, Logic 12.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Simulation 9%, Indie 1.6%
- #36 Coding Learn
75% matchMixed58% of 38 reviews2022
Dev: twelveAddOnePub: Baker's dozen
Windows
Coding Learn is a game that will help you master real programming! Traveling with the robot to the mysterious castle, you will gradually learn the basics of writing code and solve problems, helping the main character to move towards the goal!
Why similar: Programming 77.2% ★, Education 21.3%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #37 Der Fachinformatiker-Trainer
73% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Patrick Wiedenmann, Jakub WaclawowiczPub: 404 Gameplay Not Found
Windows
Computer Sciene Training Program (German Only, sorry)
Why similar: Programming 60.1% ★, Education 22.5%, Simulation 16.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #38 Prelogate
74% matchVery Positive91% of 98 reviews2014
Dev: blamedrop
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Prelogate is a logic puzzle game. Solve puzzles by redirecting laser beams, mixing them and controlling them with logic gates.
Why similar: Programming 61.5% ★, Logic 21.9%, Puzzle 12.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #39 CodeSpells
76% matchMostly Negative39% of 265 reviews2015
Dev: ThoughtSTEM, LLC
Windows · Mac
Craft any magical spell you can imagine using the most powerful tool there is: code. CodeSpells is currently an unguided, sandbox experience for the bravest wizards who want to help the developers steer the game's development.
Why similar: Programming 78.9% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Education 6.1%, Indie 1.9%
- #40 If Red Then Stop
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KerzovenPub: Metaroot
Windows · Linux
Program traffic lights, barriers, and more to solve your city’s traffic problems! Improve your coding skills by learning to control time-dependent processes with realistic state machines.
Why similar: Programming 56.7% ★, Logic 14.7%, Simulation 12.4%, Education 10%, Puzzle 5.3%
- #41 Ket's Quantum Oracle
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laputa Labs
Windows
Ket's Quantum Oracle is a programming puzzle game built around quantum computation. Help engineer Ket, stranded in the ruins of a distant future, repair the quantum gateway, solve its challenges, and uncover the secrets of a broken future.
Why similar: Programming 53.7% ★, Education 14.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Logic 10.1%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #42 Signal Maze
69% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: theArkitectPub: IndieArk
Windows
The story takes place in a future company called "RavenTek". R.O.O.T. - A grid, unit, and signal based computing system. Move the units to create signal links, transmit the signals, and activate other units to generate benefits. Are the benefits generated all for the company, or...?
Why similar: Programming 77.5% ★, Puzzle 10.5%, Logic 7.4%, Simulation 3.2%, Pixel Graphics 1.2%
- #43 Bridge2Code
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Damon Wang
Windows · Mac
Bridge2Code is a bridge-building game where you can code a bridge using a simple programming language. Your goal is to create a bridge that can support a car going from the start to the end.
Why similar: Programming 47.7% ★, Simulation 22.8%, Education 16.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, 2D 3.3%
- #44 Kaizen: A Factory Story
67% matchVery Positive93% of 646 reviews2025
Dev: CoincidencePub: Astra Logical
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Kaizen is an open-ended puzzle automation game from the original Zachtronics team, set in 1980s Japan. Design, build, and optimize production lines to create iconic products, like calculators, camcorders, and arcade machines.
Why similar: Programming 54.3% ★, Logic 14%, Education 13.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #45 Robot Programmer
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: ZeroPub: Zero Cores
Windows · Mac
Uncover your hidden programming talent! Code your own robots with simple instructions to explore 40+ logical based puzzles.
Why similar: Programming 59.4% ★, Logic 15.2%, Simulation 12.9%, Puzzle 8.3%, 2D 2.4%
- #46 Robot Unlock
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Adrian Toncean
Windows · Linux
Robot Unlock is an open-ended puzzle game with 75+ levels. Design your own solutions and optimize them for speed, instructions or space and compare with other players. Create your own levels, challenge other players and solve community made ones.
Why similar: Programming 53.8% ★, Education 13.2%, Logic 13.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #47 Stack Machines
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: UP DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Windows · Linux
Push and pop your way through Stack Machines - an open-ended puzzle programming game. Use a variety of modules to read, transform and output different input sequences. Optimize your solutions for size, module count, speed and cost-effectiveness.
Why similar: Programming 39.2% ★, Simulation 21%, Education 14.4%, Logic 12.7%, Puzzle 9%
- #48 Flow Handcrafted
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Flow
Windows · Mac
Flow is a math puzzle game with minimalist graphics and challenging levels. Connect numbers, place operators, and sharpen your mind in a relaxing setting.
Why similar: Programming 42.9% ★, Logic 18.5%, Education 15.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #49 Hexahedra
68% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: Sidequest Ninja
Windows · Linux
Hexahedra is a puzzle game about beautiful efficiency. Design, program, and optimize factories to build cubes, used galaxy-wide as crates, satellite housing, even chic coffins. Rewind the action to hunt for improvements. Compete with friends, and help a tiny octopus with a nightmare family visit.
Why similar: Programming 54.1% ★, Logic 16.1%, Education 13.6%, Simulation 7.9%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #50 LogicBots
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 184 reviews2017
Dev: Incandescent Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Design, build and wire up your own unique robot to complete challenging logic puzzles. LogicBots is a puzzle game where robots are used to complete the various levels.
Why similar: Programming 62.1% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Education 10.5%, Puzzle 7.1%, Indie 1.9%
- #51 Cool Headed
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: joqlepecheur
Windows
Cool Headed is a puzzle casual-programming game. Combine and give instructions to your bots to reach the objective! Piece by piece, make your mark on an extensive overworld, unlock bots and discover secrets. Will you have the heart to sacrifice your team?
Why similar: Programming 83.4% ★, Puzzle 12.2%, Indie 4.4%
- #52 Pixel Forge
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Pixel Forge is a puzzle game where you create pixel art by connecting nodes.
Why similar: Programming 53.1% ★, Logic 17.1%, Simulation 8.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, Education 7.3%
- #53 FREM Sprite32!
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows · Mac
Play, learn, and experiment with programming in the Sprite32! 8-bit microcomputer sandbox. Use the high-level FREMScript programming language to write programs, create dynamic pixel art, and explore audio generation. Play tutorials and challenges to learn all the aspects of the system.
Why similar: Programming 68.3% ★, Simulation 15.1%, Logic 8.7%, Puzzle 4.7%, 2D 1.7%
- #54 Brainfuck Challenge
66% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Lyric Law
Windows · Mac · Linux
A minimalist programming puzzle game based on the esoteric language Brainfuck. Learn its rules, solve clever challenges, and even run your code in an external terminal.
Why similar: Programming 69.2% ★, Education 20.4%, Puzzle 7.4%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #55 MOLEK-SYNTEZ
68% matchVery Positive89% of 678 reviews2019
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Use the MOLEK-SYNTEZ to create small molecules with various pharmacological effects from the comfort of your small Romanian apartment.
Why similar: Programming 62.5% ★, Simulation 19.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Logic 4.9%, Indie 1.6%
- #56 Block Machine
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Sebastian Schöner
Windows
A difficult programming puzzle game about building parallel computing machines by placing blocks to solve surprisingly hard problems.
Why similar: Programming 60.6% ★, Logic 17.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Puzzle 9.2%, 2D 1.4%
- #57 The Pixotron 49
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Nordin
Windows
The Pixotron 49 is a retro-inspired puzzle game where you craft pixel art by wiring together visual logic nodes. Interact with eclectic characters, solve creative challenges, and bring their requests to life - hopefully not one pixel at a time.
Why similar: Programming 56.4% ★, Logic 16.2%, Simulation 11.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #58 SpaceChem
67% matchVery Positive92% of 5,057 reviews2011
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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!
Why similar: Programming 64.9% ★, Puzzle 14.6%, Logic 13.7%, Education 2.3%, Simulation 1.8%