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  1. #1 SHENZHEN I/O
    97% 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 66%, Automation 23.8%, Puzzle 5.8%, Education 4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  2. #2 Human Resource Machine
    96% 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%, Automation 12.2%, Puzzle 8.5%, Education 7.2%, Casual 2.6%

  3. #3 Brainfuck Challenge
    96% 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 55.9%, Automation 22.4%, Education 10.4%, Puzzle 7%, Casual 3.8%

  4. #4 Opus Magnum
    94% 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 56.3%, Automation 31.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%, 2D 0.4%

  5. #5 Pictassembler
    94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2019
    Dev: Active Up Games
    Windows

    Engineer a production line to build pixel art images one at a time. Get your timing and placement right to match the solution image and finish the level!

    Why similar: Programming 52.9%, Automation 28.8%, Casual 9.4%, Puzzle 8.9%

  6. #6 Programmer Dungeon Knightress
    93% 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 50.4%, Automation 26.4%, Education 8.5%, Puzzle 7.5%, Strategy 4.4%

  7. #7 Kernel Quest
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jonathan Dupré
    Windows

    A programming puzzle game about helping a wizard reach his goal. Learn to use the rules to your advantage. Build contraptions. Optimize your solution.

    Why similar: Programming 54.9%, Automation 31.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Casual 2.9%, 2D 1.4%

  8. #8 7 Billion Humans
    91% 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 75.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, Automation 8.7%, Education 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  9. #9 Finite State Automaton Challenges 2
    91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Tramolly Game
    Windows · Mac

    In the second episode of Finite State Automation Challenges, you will use finite-state automata to overcome 80 challenges from character string manipulation, computer science, and mathematics.

    Why similar: Programming 56.6%, Automation 15.8%, Puzzle 7.8%, Strategy 7.4%, Education 3.8%

  10. #10 Charge!
    90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Hidden Depths Games
    Windows

    Charge is a level-based puzzle game where you control the flow of charge around a circuit board. Arrange pre-built components into wondrous machines that take advantage of available resources and design your own modules from scratch.

    Why similar: Programming 50.3%, Automation 28.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, Strategy 5%, Casual 3%

  11. #11 If Red Then Stop
    89% 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 52.8%, Automation 27.9%, Strategy 5.9%, Education 5.9%, Puzzle 5.8%

  12. #12 Crayon Computer
    89% matchMostly Positive70% of 30 reviews2024
    Dev: Artless Games
    Windows · Mac

    Crayon Computer is a 2D physics-based open-ended programming puzzle game. (if you call that programming)

    Why similar: Programming 59.3%, Automation 24%, Puzzle 7%, Education 4.8%, Casual 3.6%

  13. #13 [the Sequence]
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 179 reviews2016
    Dev: [OneManBand]
    Windows
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    [the Sequence] is a logic construction puzzler.Let your mind be your guide: Lay down seven different kinds of modules as your roadblocks to get you (portrayed as a binary data point) to a sweet destination.Apply an out-of-the-box thinking to get you to the next level!

    Why similar: Programming 52.2%, Automation 34.4%, Puzzle 8.4%, Casual 3.1%, 2D 1.5%

  14. #14 Robot Programmer
    87% 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 54.6%, Automation 29.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Strategy 4.7%, 2D 1.5%

  15. #15 混元灵印
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 寰宇四象计划
    Windows

    2D automation factory game, set in an chinese ancient fantasy world, semi-realistic art style with puzzle-solving, programming, and visual novel elements. play as a Soul Seal Master, Craft Soul Seals, optimize production to meet time, financial, or spatial constraints.

    Why similar: Programming 51.1%, Automation 34.5%, Strategy 6.8%, Puzzle 6.3%, 2D 1%

  16. #16 VELONE
    86% matchMixed42% of 31 reviews2022
    Dev: ZAR 21Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    VELONE is a creative automation game in which you assemble and program mechanisms to solve logic puzzles. Both relaxing and highly replayable, you save the planet VELONE by creating automated constructs that move and assemble according to your masterplan.

    Why similar: Programming 52.6%, Automation 31.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Relaxing 3%, Casual 2.6%

  17. #17 Turing Complete
    84% 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 67%, Automation 14.2%, Education 10.6%, Puzzle 7.1%, 2D 0.7%

  18. #18 TIS-100
    85% 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 82.7%, Puzzle 7.5%, Automation 6.6%, Education 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  19. #19 The Qubit Factory
    83% 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 53.3%, Automation 29.4%, Puzzle 9.5%, Education 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  20. #20 the Sequence [2]
    84% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: [OneManBand]Pub: [OneManBand]
    Windows

    Visual Programming Puzzle game inspired by Spacechem and other Zachtronics games.

    Why similar: Programming 51.9%, Automation 35.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Casual 2.2%, 2D 1.3%

  21. #21 Arcana Automata
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Grumpy Penguin Games
    Windows

    In Arcana Automata, you program drones using Python to harvest a mystical resource, unlock upgrades, and encounter German mythical creatures. Perfect for curious minds who love to learn through play.

    Why similar: Programming 57%, Automation 25.7%, Strategy 8.7%, Education 7.1%, Casual 1%

  22. #22 A=B
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 894 reviews2022
    Dev: Artless Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A=B is a programming puzzle game with only one instruction: A=B, which means replacing A with B.

    Why similar: Programming 55.2%, Automation 21%, Education 10%, Puzzle 9.6%, Casual 3.2%

  23. #23 Pragma Twice
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bryan Gillespie
    Windows

    You've awoken deep within a research facility in a new, programmable robot body. You have holes in your memories. At least you no longer have that hole in your head...

    Why similar: Programming 61.7%, Automation 29.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  24. #24 ABI-DOS
    80% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2024
    Dev: ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE
    Windows

    Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.

    Why similar: Programming 49.1%, Automation 26.8%, Education 7.8%, Puzzle 6.5%, Strategy 4.9%

  25. #25 Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 620 reviews2024
    Dev: Luden.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    You land on a frozen planet in a tiny rocket with a robot inside. Harvest and combine materials to discover new ones. Use visual programming to make the robot do the tiresome work for you. Slowly build a gang of self-sustaining robot workers and watch them terraform the planet.

    Why similar: Programming 46.8%, Automation 27.5%, Education 10.5%, Puzzle 6.9%, Strategy 4.3%

  26. #26 Bamboo Forest
    81% 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 72.6%, Education 12.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  27. #27 Pawn.OS()
    78% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Punic Code
    Windows

    Pawn.OS() is a programming puzzle game where you use a custom scripting language to control a pawn on a grid. Solve 30 puzzles, learn logic step-by-step, and optimize your code to climb the leaderboard—even without any prior coding experience.

    Why similar: Programming 53.5%, Automation 28.2%, Education 6.1%, Strategy 5.1%, Puzzle 5%

  28. #28 MOLEK-SYNTEZ
    79% 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 59.8%, Automation 27.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Singleplayer 1%

  29. #29 Kaizen: A Factory Story
    76% 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 51.9%, Automation 25.8%, Education 8%, Puzzle 6.9%, Strategy 5.7%

  30. #30 Warp Factory
    78% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2021
    Dev: Milo Brandt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An automation puzzle game in which the player must build factories to produce various shapes and patterns, as well as to perform more dynamic tasks - featuring a system of portals that allow one to cut apart and reconnect space in paradoxical - and productive - ways.

    Why similar: Programming 49.7%, Automation 37.1%, Puzzle 11%, 2D 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  31. #31 Robot Unlock
    77% 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 52.2%, Automation 29.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, Education 8.1%, 2D 0.6%

  32. #32 Infinifactory
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 2,459 reviews2015
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. Build factories that assemble products for your alien overlords, and try not to die in the process.

    Why similar: Programming 52.6%, Automation 33.1%, Puzzle 12.5%, Strategy 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  33. #33 SpaceChem
    76% 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 62.5%, Automation 17.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Education 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  34. #34 Backcast
    74% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: botterYosukePub: Sasaco Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A strategy replay simulator where you observe your trading strategies battle in the market. Write code that becomes a living strategy, watch it trade, and learn how it survives or falls in a competitive environment.

    Why similar: Programming 63.3%, Automation 29.4%, Education 5.9%, 2D 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  35. #35 Programming Factory
    75% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: KUOKUO
    Windows

    What kind of sparks will programming and factories create? Watching strings and numbers run on the conveyor belt, enjoy leisure time!!! Programming Factory is a factory puzzle game that now supports creative workshops and customizes your own puzzles!!!

    Why similar: Programming 49.1%, Automation 32.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Strategy 4.9%, Casual 2.3%

  36. #36 SirKwitz 2
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Predict Edumedia
    Windows

    Join SirKwitz on another coding adventure in this edutainment puzzle game. Manage instructions, execute functions and loops, and navigate Booleans as you code this silly robot through each challenge.

    Why similar: Programming 48.2%, Automation 29.6%, Education 11.4%, Puzzle 8%, Casual 2.6%

  37. #37 EXAPUNKS
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 1,852 reviews2018
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.

    Why similar: Programming 67.4%, Automation 24.2%, Puzzle 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  38. #38 Hexahedra
    73% 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 53.3%, Automation 28.7%, Puzzle 8.8%, Education 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  39. #39 Tower.defense(): Program The Fight
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: DoggoMz
    Windows

    A tower defense game where you program your turrets instead of upgrading them. Drag and drop visual code blocks to define targeting, conditions, and firing logic. No coding experience needed. Your strategy is your code.

    Why similar: Programming 54.4%, Automation 30.1%, Strategy 7.2%, Puzzle 6.8%, 2D 1%

  40. #40 Code World
    73% matchMostly Positive70% of 44 reviews2017
    Dev: Fewjix
    Windows

    In Code World you control the robot that can walk around the world and send messages to devices. Every device reacts on those messages according to its code. You will have to read this code, understand what messages to send and write your own code.

    Why similar: Programming 54.7%, Automation 28%, Education 9.5%, Puzzle 6.1%, 2D 1.1%

  41. #41 programming-factory-2
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: KUOKUO
    Windows

    Programming Factory 2 is an educational and entertaining algorithmic puzzle game! Players solve algorithmic challenges ranging from simple mathematical operations to complex operations by building a network of processing modules.

    Why similar: Programming 55.9%, Automation 24.2%, Education 4.7%, Casual 4.1%, Puzzle 4.1%

  42. #42 Logic Arrows
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Artem Yashin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Logic Arrows is a sandbox game where you design your own mechanisms: from logic gates to an entire computer. Use simple elements to build complex systems, solve engineering challenges and master computer logic.

    Why similar: Programming 48.7%, Automation 35.5%, Education 9.5%, Puzzle 4.8%, 2D 1.1%

  43. #43 Alan's Automaton Workshop
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 212 reviews2022
    Dev: Laputa Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Alan's Automaton Workshop is an open-ended programming puzzle game. Start a new business with Alan Turing and his groundbreaking innovation: the Turing Machine. Build unique automatons, and solve all kinds of problems from clients.

    Why similar: Programming 51.7%, Automation 28.7%, Education 11.2%, Puzzle 7.2%, 2D 0.7%

  44. #44 Code Rivals: Robot Programming Battle
    71% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2023
    Dev: Team B
    Windows

    If your're into logic, problem-solving and building complex systems, then this is a game for you. All the fun of creating systems, using a visual node language, without worring about written syntax of text based programming. Learn real programming skills much faster in a explosions packed battle.

    Why similar: Programming 49%, Automation 29.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Education 6.7%, Strategy 5.7%

  45. #45 SirKwitz
    70% 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 53.5%, Automation 21.7%, Education 13.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, Casual 1.6%

  46. #46 Cyber Sentinel
    72% 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 71%, Education 12.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Casual 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  47. #47 Cal & Bomba
    69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Filiokus
    Windows · Mac

    Cal & Bomba is a programmatic puzzle game. Program short sequences to navigate the playfield, aim your cannon using potions, and take down your enemies with various explosives. Turn your enemies against each other, and create explosive chain reactions. 150+ puzzles sure to melt your brain!

    Why similar: Programming 63.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Strategy 9.8%, Education 8.8%, Casual 4.6%

  48. #48 The Farmer Was Replaced
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,884 reviews2025
    Dev: Timon HerzogPub: Metaroot
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.

    Why similar: Programming 57.3%, Automation 25.7%, Education 8.5%, Puzzle 5.6%, Strategy 2.5%

  49. #49 Bitburner
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,120 reviews2021
    Dev: Fulcrum Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.

    Why similar: Programming 65.9%, Automation 25.5%, Puzzle 3.2%, Education 3%, Strategy 1.9%

  50. #50 Great Permutator
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 148 reviews2014
    Dev: Ripatti Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Great Permutator is a puzzle. Hard and tricky. One in which you will have to build a complex system of conveyors and various devices so that the colored boxes can travel across the factory and arrive at right places and in right order. If you are into clever engineering puzzles, this game is for you.

    Why similar: Programming 52.2%, Automation 31.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Strategy 4.2%, 2D 1.5%

  51. #51 Signal Maze
    67% 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 81.5%, Puzzle 12.9%, Strategy 2.7%, Exploration 1.4%, Casual 1.2%

  52. #52 Drop Not Allowed
    69% 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 56.9%, Automation 16.5%, Education 11.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Casual 2.8%

  53. #53 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 85.5%, Puzzle 14.5%

  54. #54 Beam Time
    67% 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 71.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Strategy 7.9%, Automation 5.7%, 2D 2.2%

  55. #55 Autonauts
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 4,915 reviews2019
    Dev: DenkiPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In Autonauts you must build, create, and automate. Start by establishing a colony, crafting bots and teaching them via Scratch-style programming to build an ever evolving autonomous paradise of agriculture, industry and enlightenment.

    Why similar: Programming 58.3%, Automation 34.6%, Casual 3.4%, Strategy 2.2%, Relaxing 1.3%

  56. #56 Automation Farm
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Jian StudioPub: Jian Publish
    Windows

    This is a game that simulates farm management through programming. Players need to develop their economy, upgrade technology, unlock more advanced commands and resources, and deal with various uncertain destructive events. The game simplifies the complexity and extracts the automation elements.

    Why similar: Programming 52.2%, Automation 29.7%, Education 10.3%, Casual 3.9%, Strategy 2.6%

  57. #57 while True: learn()
    66% 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 78.1%, Education 13.2%, Puzzle 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  58. #58 The Pixotron 49
    66% 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 58.3%, Automation 29.1%, Puzzle 10.3%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  59. #59 The Ultra Code
    68% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2019
    Dev: Jack GloyensPub: Flying Interactive
    Windows · Mac

    Build machines... break codes... win the war! It's 1942 and the world is engulfed in war. Meanwhile, in a country mansion in South East England, a group of expert mathematicians are fighting a war of their own, breaking an unbreakable Nazi code... Enigma!

    Why similar: Programming 46.3%, Automation 23.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Education 7.6%

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