- #1 ProxOS
96% matchPositive94% of 17 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 41.6% ★, Education 30.9%, Simulation 15.9%, Sandbox 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #2 while True: learn()
96% matchVery Positive91% of 8,107 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 53.5% ★, Education 28%, Simulation 13.2%, Sandbox 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #3 Circuit Artist
95% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: lets_all_be_stupid_forever
Windows · Mac · Linux
A circuit simulator where you draw everything. Wires are pixels, gates are triangles. Design chips, watch signals glow as they propagate, and debug by rewinding time.
Why similar: Programming 34.9% ★, Design & Illustration 20.8% ★, Education 19.4%, Simulation 13.1%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #4 Der Fachinformatiker-Trainer
94% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Patrick Wiedenmann, Jakub WaclawowiczPub: 404 Gameplay Not Found
Windows
Computer Sciene Training Program (German Only, sorry)
Why similar: Programming 44.7% ★, Education 33%, Simulation 20.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #5 MHRD
94% matchVery Positive89% of 439 reviews2017
Dev: Funghisoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 53.6% ★, Education 23.5%, Simulation 22.9%
- #6 CHAQS 44
93% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: nomorevalid
Windows
CHAQS 44 is a system simulation game that encourages players to explore, learn, and experiment. It offers a wide range of realistic tools and environments designed to test understanding and curiosity.
Why similar: Programming 42.1% ★, Education 25.9%, Simulation 22.3%, Sandbox 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #7 Hurricane Heroes
91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Robert LiKamWaPub: EXP Lab
Windows
Hurricane Heroes is a 3-act interactive narrative experience that places players in the shoes of three critical roles as a storm approaches and impacts the coast of Florida.
Why similar: Education 51.8%, Simulation 32.9%, First-Person 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #8 Cyber Sentinel
92% 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 53.6% ★, Education 29.1%, Simulation 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #9 Drag Engineer
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Guang Pu
Windows
If you are interested in programming, you will like the game. You will play an engineer, use the mouse to drag various instructions to write programs, and let them run normally to meet the requirements of the boss. Some levels test your logic ability very much. Please think carefully before you act.
Why similar: Programming 53.8% ★, Education 23.5%, Simulation 21.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #10 CodeSpells
90% 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 63.5% ★, Simulation 17.4%, Education 9.6%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #11 Ket's Quantum Oracle
89% 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 41.1% ★, Simulation 22.8%, Education 21.7%, Sandbox 10.6%, Exploration 3.2%
- #12 LogicBots
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 184 reviews2017
Dev: Incandescent Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 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 49.5% ★, Simulation 24%, Education 16.5%, Sandbox 10%
- #13 Silicon Zeroes
88% 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 51.4% ★, Simulation 26.5%, Education 20%, Singleplayer 2%
- #14 Turing Complete
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,204 reviews2021
Dev: LevelHead
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles
Why similar: Programming 57.4% ★, Education 28.3%, Simulation 11.6%, Sandbox 1.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #15 Conludus
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Nitox Games
Windows
Conludus is an interactive learning system that uses gamification to make studying information technology fun and engaging. The system has 3 game modes, a quest. Conludus is actively expanding to provide fun learning in different topics. Try Conludus today and take your IT skills to the next level!
Why similar: Programming 43.5% ★, Education 35.4%, Simulation 14.5%, First-Person 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #16 Human Resource Machine
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,642 reviews2015
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 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 67% ★, Education 21.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Sandbox 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #17 Coding Learn
85% 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 65.2% ★, Education 33.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #18 Dream Home Designer
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hazel Interval
Windows
Dream Home Designer is a game where you get to create your dream house. Select a plot, build, furnish and customize every detail according to your visions in this sandbox style experience.
Why similar: Design & Illustration 38.8% ★, Education 28.1%, Simulation 20%, Sandbox 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #19 OCTOPTICOM 3D
84% 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 49.5% ★, Simulation 22.1%, Education 19.7%, Sandbox 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #20 KnotBot
83% 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 42.6% ★, Simulation 27.7%, Education 21.3%, Sandbox 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #21 7 Billion Humans
82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,104 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 70.1% ★, Education 16.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #22 Prime Mover
82% matchVery Positive89% of 214 reviews2018
Dev: 4Bit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 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 62.2% ★, Simulation 20.6%, Education 15.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #23 Backcast
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 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 52.8% ★, Simulation 21.9%, Education 15.3%, Sandbox 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #24 Bridge2Code
81% 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 41.9% ★, Simulation 30.4%, Education 26%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #25 Werelderfgoed: Romeins Aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Tijdlab
Windows
Ontdek hoe het Romeinse aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal eruit moet hebben gezien. Bezoek verschillende locaties langs het traject, van de bron tot de waterbak in het Romeinse legerkamp.
Why similar: Education 44.8%, Simulation 35.5%, First-Person 11.3%, Exploration 6.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #26 Virtual Circuit Board
79% matchVery Positive93% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie Foundry
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Virtual Circuit Board is the sandbox drawing-based logic simulator where you can build, program, decorate, and simulate anything from simple monochrome circuits to complex and colorful computers. Play with digital logic in this sandbox-only experience.
Why similar: Programming 39.6% ★, Education 24.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Design & Illustration 13.1% ★, Sandbox 8.8%
- #27 DumbBots: Hello World
79% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Michael Hall
Windows
DumbBots: Hello World is the FREE introduction to the world of coding a DumbBot. Learn a new skill in 2020, and pickup the basics of coding with drag-and-drop ease in a fun setting. Or show your coding mettle by competing with other DumbBots.
Why similar: Programming 42.4% ★, Education 29.1%, Simulation 17.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #28 DA-VI-NC1
78% 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 55.2% ★, Education 27%, Simulation 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #29 CRUMB Circuit Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 742 reviews2022
Dev: Mike Bushell
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Powerful Realtime 3D Electronic Circuit Simulator
Why similar: Programming 40.2% ★, Education 26.8%, Simulation 21.6%, Sandbox 10.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #30 God is a Cube: Programming Robot Cubes
78% 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 49.6% ★, Simulation 24%, Education 17.4%, Sandbox 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #31 Mission To Fission
76% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Higgsino
Windows · Linux
Nuclear fission simulator. Control A nuclear reactor, balancing Uranium fissile material. The game features a oversimplified reactor and the R.B.M.K Reactor in Chernobyl.
Why similar: Education 46.4%, Simulation 36.2%, Sandbox 15%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #32 Earthquake escape
77% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: CatCat Gaming
Windows
This is an earthquake escape game, about how to move to a safe place at home when an earthquake occurs, and make an earthquake safe escape game. Our protagonist kid is alone at home. Where can he move to hide in order to be safer?
Why similar: Education 53.8%, Simulation 42.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #33 GeneEvolution
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SingularPixel
Windows
Gene Evolution is a game that simulates the microscopic world. You can design unique cells, edit their attributes, functions, and intelligence. Then release them into the microscopic world and watch them forage, reproduce, compete, and continually evolve through mutations.
Why similar: Programming 35.4% ★, Simulation 29.9%, Education 20%, Sandbox 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #34 Bamboo Forest
75% 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 64.5% ★, Education 34.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 Monuments Flipper: Prologue
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 307 reviews2022
Dev: Monuments GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Monuments Flipper: Prologue is just part of the amazing adventure that awaits you in the full version of the Monuments Flipper. Restore Aqueduct and Old Village and bring them to their former glory. BECOME A MONUMENT RENOVATOR!
Why similar: Education 31.8%, Design & Illustration 29.4% ★, Simulation 18.2%, Sandbox 10.9%, First-Person 9.2%
- #36 VR Brewing Simulator
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Eirtep
Windows
Learn the art of beer brewing on a commercial scale in this first-person, virtual reality simulator, moving around the brewery you will be turning valves, adjusting temperatures, grabbing, weighing and using the correct ingredients and vessels at the right times using your virtual hands. Let's brew!
Why similar: Education 46.2%, Simulation 37.8%, First-Person 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #37 Second Temple
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Forth Temple
Windows · Mac · Linux
3D role playing game set in Jerusalem 65AD at the height of Jerusalem's majesty.
Why similar: Education 43.9%, Simulation 35.2%, First-Person 12.6%, Exploration 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #38 Replicube
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 683 reviews2025
Dev: Walaber Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 68.2% ★, Simulation 20.2%, Sandbox 11.6%
- #39 Machinist
73% matchMixed63% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: 上海沙界软件有限公司Pub: 游艺春秋网络科技(香港)有限公司
Windows
A game production platform based on 3D physics engine and building block logic programming. Players who like creating games and assembling machinery can design a rich variety of custom games without having to learn and memorize complex commands and gain profit through the in-app purchase system.
Why similar: Programming 32.7% ★, Design & Illustration 24.4% ★, Education 21.5%, Simulation 12.4%, Sandbox 8.9%
- #40 Programmer Dungeon Knightress
72% 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 49.4% ★, Education 26.1%, Simulation 14.3%, Sandbox 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #41 Dear My Bot - Programming Game
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ephyra Lab
Windows
Write, test, and break through. A programming puzzle game about the joy of trial and error.
Why similar: Programming 69.4% ★, Simulation 27.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #42 ElectricVLab
71% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Q1TEK LLC
Windows
ElectricVLab employs the technology of video games to explore the fascinating world of electricity and electronics. It allows you to build a wide variety of analog and digital electronic circuits, and observe their behavior in a visually rich, informative, fun environment.
Why similar: Simulation 63.8%, Education 36.2%
- #43 SirKwitz
69% 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 45.5% ★, Education 36.6%, Simulation 16.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #44 Arcana Automata
71% 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 52.6% ★, Simulation 20.4%, Education 20.4%, Sandbox 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #45 Logic Arrows
70% 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 42.8% ★, Education 25.6%, Simulation 19%, Sandbox 11.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #46 Sigformation
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AnotherKnife Games Studio
Windows · Mac
A hardcore puzzle game about digital circuits
Why similar: Education 53%, Simulation 43.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #47 Mission: ISS
68% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Magnopus
Windows
Take a trip into orbit and experience life on board the International Space Station! In this Emmy-nominated simulation, learn how to move and work in zero-gravity using your controllers. Dock a space capsule, take a spacewalk, and let real NASA astronauts guide you on the ISS!
Why similar: Education 49.3%, Simulation 40.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #48 Rogue Bit
70% matchVery Positive89% of 123 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 50.8% ★, Simulation 25.6%, Education 21.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #49 Programming Simulator
68% 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 52.8% ★, Education 30.7%, Simulation 15.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #50 Project: Centurion
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: March Upcountry DevelopmentPub: Athenaeum Studios
Windows
Project: Centurion is a narrative-driven adventure puzzle game built around real-world Linux skills. Players must use actual Linux commands and systems knowledge to interact with the ship, parse logs, repair services, and uncover what happened to the crew—and whether escape is still possible.
Why similar: Programming 54.4% ★, Simulation 28%, Education 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #51 Logic Car
69% 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 40.6% ★, Simulation 31.5%, Education 26.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #52 ServiceIT: You can do IT
67% matchMixed59% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: picture4uPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
⚡️Fix electronics 📈manage firm 💻challenge the hacker... ServiceIT is a simulation game where you run a full-service IT company to engage in tasks like diagnosing, repairing equipment, network infiltration, programming, server management while an Anonymous hacker keeps sabotaging it all.
Why similar: Programming 40.3% ★, Education 27.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Sandbox 8.8%, First-Person 8%
- #53 Elevator Programmer
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Alice Studio
Windows · Linux
Learn programming by implementing an elevator through a guided tour
Why similar: Programming 50.7% ★, Education 27.6%, Simulation 20.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #54 MITTIN: Clean Flat Surfaces
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Great Lakes Reality Labs
Windows
Learn how to clean a variety of surfaces in the kitchen and living room of your home with MITTIN: Clean Flat Surfaces. MITTIN is a library of dynamic modules that foster the development of independent living skills in the home and community.
Why similar: Education 47.3%, Simulation 37.3%, First-Person 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #55 Colors Live
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Collecting Smiles
Windows
A powerful and fun painting app/game!
Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.7% ★, Education 34%, Simulation 22%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #56 SHENZHEN I/O
66% matchVery Positive95% of 4,452 reviews2016
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.
Why similar: Programming 73.3% ★, Education 13.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Sandbox 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #57 Learn Game Development, Unity Code Monkey
66% matchVery Positive83% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Learn Game Development from a Professional Indie Game Developer. Make your own games and bring your ideas to life!
Why similar: Simulation 54.6%, Programming 27.9% ★, Education 17.5%