What games are most similar to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator?

The most similar games to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator include SHENZHEN I/O, Turing Complete, TIS-100, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator?

JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Programming, Automation, Logic, Education, Puzzle.

Best programming games like JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator?

If you're looking for more programming games like JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator, try SHENZHEN I/O, Turing Complete, TIS-100. These share the Programming tag and similar gameplay elements.

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Games Like JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator

Top Similar Games to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator

SHENZHEN I/O (2016) — Shared: Programming, Automation, Puzzle. Also features difficult and indie. Tags: Programming, Automation, Puzzle
Turing Complete (2021) — Shared: Programming, Logic, Education. Also features hacking and singleplayer. Tags: Programming, Logic, Education
TIS-100 (2015) — Shared: Programming, Puzzle, Simulation. Also features indie and difficult. Tags: Programming, Puzzle, Simulation
EXAPUNKS (2018) — Shared: Programming, Puzzle, Automation. Also features hacking and indie. Tags: Programming, Puzzle, Automation
while True: learn() (2019) — Shared: Programming, Education, Simulation. Also features indie and building. Tags: Programming, Education, Simulation
Opus Magnum (2017) — Shared: Puzzle, Programming, Automation. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Puzzle, Programming, Automation
MOLEK-SYNTEZ (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Puzzle, Programming. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Puzzle, Programming
SpaceChem (2011) — Shared: Puzzle, Programming, Logic. Also features difficult and indie. Tags: Puzzle, Programming, Logic
7 Billion Humans (2018) — Shared: Programming, Puzzle, Simulation. Also features indie and singleplayer. Tags: Programming, Puzzle, Simulation
Upload Labs (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Automation, Programming. Also features idler and free to play. Tags: Simulation, Automation, Programming
The Farmer Was Replaced (2025) — Shared: Programming, Automation, Education. Also features idler and text-based. Tags: Programming, Automation, Education
Infinifactory (2015) — Shared: Puzzle, Automation, Programming. Also features building and indie. Tags: Puzzle, Automation, Programming
Stationeers (2017) — Shared: Automation, Physics, Logic. Also features early access and base building. Tags: Automation, Physics, Logic
ChipWits (2025) — Shared: Programming, Automation, Logic. Also features family friendly and sandbox. Tags: Programming, Automation, Logic
Quantum Odyssey (2025) — Shared: Programming, Logic, Education. Also features early access and hacking. Tags: Programming, Logic, Education
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: Automation, Simulation. Also features base building and open world. Tags: Automation, Simulation
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) — Features mmorpg and rpg.
Conge's Crunch Time (2024) — Shared: Programming, Coding, Education. Also features 2.5d and top-down. Tags: Programming, Coding, Education
Move Code Lines (2020) — Shared: Programming, Coding, Automation. Also features hacking and text-based. Tags: Programming, Coding, Automation
CODING ROBO (2023) — Shared: Education, Coding, Puzzle. Also features family friendly and level editor. Tags: Education, Coding, Puzzle
RovNav (2025) — Shared: Puzzle, Programming, Logic. Also features difficult and strategy. Tags: Puzzle, Programming, Logic
The Planet Crafter (2024) — Shared: Automation. Also features open world survival craft and base building. Tags: Automation
Dyson Sphere Program (2021) — Shared: Automation, Simulation. Also features space and base building. Tags: Automation, Simulation
Hacknet (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Programming, Logic. Also features hacking and typing. Tags: Simulation, Programming, Logic
Factorio (2020) — Shared: Automation, Simulation. Also features base building and resource management. Tags: Automation, Simulation
The Qubit Factory (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Puzzle, Programming. Also features immersive sim and abstract. Tags: Simulation, Puzzle, Programming
Schedule I (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Automation. Also features co-op and crime. Tags: Simulation, Automation
You Are The Code (2025) — Shared: Puzzle, Programming, Simulation. Also features exploration and hacking. Tags: Puzzle, Programming, Simulation
Supermarket Simulator (2025) — Shared: Simulation. Also features management and economy. Tags: Simulation
Ready or Not (2023) — Features tactical and realistic.
MiSide (2024) — Shared: Puzzle, Simulation. Also features psychological horror and cute. Tags: Puzzle, Simulation
shapez 2 (2024) — Shared: Automation, Puzzle, Simulation. Also features management and strategy. Tags: Automation, Puzzle, Simulation
Hard Chip (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Logic, Programming. Also features difficult and building. Tags: Simulation, Logic, Programming
Black Myth: Wukong (2024) — Features mythology and action rpg.
EmuDevz (2026) — Shared: Programming, Simulation, Logic. Also features game development and hacking. Tags: Programming, Simulation, Logic
Escape the Backrooms (2025) — Features horror and multiplayer.
Crime Scene Cleaner (2024) — Shared: Simulation. Also features crime and gore. Tags: Simulation
Breadbox (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Programming, Logic. Also features realistic and 3d. Tags: Simulation, Programming, Logic
PowerWash Simulator (2022) — Shared: Simulation. Also features casual and relaxing. Tags: Simulation
Beat Saber (2019) — Features vr and rhythm.
The Outlast Trials (2024) — Shared: Science. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: Science
Cash Cleaner Simulator (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Physics, Automation. Also features cozy and multiple endings. Tags: Simulation, Physics, Automation
Blade and Sorcery (2024) — Shared: Physics, Simulation. Also features vr and swordplay. Tags: Physics, Simulation
TCG Card Shop Simulator (2024) — Shared: Simulation. Also features management and economy. Tags: Simulation
Crosshair X (2020) — Shared: Education. Also features action and indie. Tags: Education
Insurgency: Sandstorm (2018) — Shared: Simulation. Also features fps and realistic. Tags: Simulation
Hardspace: Shipbreaker (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Physics, Puzzle. Also features space and sci-fi. Tags: Simulation, Physics, Puzzle
Pavlov (2024) — Shared: Simulation. Also features vr and shooter. Tags: Simulation
Contraband Police (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Physics. Also features open world and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Physics
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North (2025) — Features tactical and top-down.
PowerWash Simulator 2 (2025) — Shared: Simulation. Also features casual and relaxing. Tags: Simulation
RoboCop: Rogue City (2023) — Shared: Robots. Also features fps and action. Tags: Robots
Shadows of Doubt (2024) — Shared: Puzzle. Also features detective and immersive sim. Tags: Puzzle
The Last Caretaker (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Automation, Physics. Also features early access and survival. Tags: Simulation, Automation, Physics
Squad (2020) — Shared: Simulation. Also features military and realistic. Tags: Simulation
Escape From Hard Drive (2022) — Shared: Coding, Automation, Programming. Also features sokoban and retro. Tags: Coding, Automation, Programming
My Summer Car (2025) — Shared: Simulation. Also features automobile sim and open world. Tags: Simulation
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT (2022) — Features story rich and open world.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (2022) — Shared: Simulation. Also features medieval and strategy. Tags: Simulation
Mnemonimov (2026) — Shared: Programming, Simulation, Education. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Programming, Simulation, Education