- #1 while True: learn()
97% 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 53.3% ★, Education 12.9%, Science 9.4%, Simulation 8.8%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #2 Drag Engineer
96% 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 52.7% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Logic 14%, Education 10.7%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #3 Replicube
95% 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 59.7% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Puzzle 10.2%, Sandbox 9.5%, Level Editor 8.7%
- #4 OCTOPTICOM
95% 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 38% ★, Science 13.7%, Simulation 13.1%, Logic 11.2%, Education 9.5%
- #5 Turing Complete
94% 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 55.4% ★, Logic 15.1%, Education 12.7%, Simulation 7.5%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #6 7 Billion Humans
93% 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 66.8% ★, Puzzle 10%, Logic 7.8%, Simulation 7.6%, Education 7.4%
- #7 Prime Mover
93% 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 59.7% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Puzzle 11.6%, Science 7.9%, Education 7%
- #8 MOLEK-SYNTEZ
92% matchVery Positive89% of 682 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 49.5% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Science 16.4%, Puzzle 12.5%, Logic 4%
- #9 Beam Time
91% 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 54.1% ★, Logic 12.4%, Puzzle 11.8%, Sandbox 11.8%, Simulation 9.3%
- #10 Ket's Quantum Oracle
91% 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 42.3% ★, Simulation 15.7%, Education 10.4%, Sandbox 10.2%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #11 DA-VI-NC1
90% 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% ★, Logic 15.3%, Education 12.1%, Simulation 10.5%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #12 1-DC
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 89o
Windows · Linux
An open-ended programming puzzle game with a minimalist, abstract, Assembly-like programming language.
Why similar: Programming 55.9% ★, Simulation 11.2%, Sandbox 10.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Level Editor 8.2%
- #13 Stack Machines
88% 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 31.3% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Science 11.2%, Puzzle 10.9%, Logic 10.9%
- #14 Programmer Dungeon Knightress
88% 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 45.7% ★, Logic 12.7%, Education 11.2%, Puzzle 8.9%, Simulation 8.8%
- #15 Human Resource Machine
87% 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% ★, Puzzle 10.6%, Education 9.8%, Simulation 6.1%, Logic 4.6%
- #16 The Qubit Factory
85% matchPositive98% of 46 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 45.6% ★, Logic 13.1%, Simulation 12.2%, Puzzle 10.5%, Education 9.2%
- #17 Dear My Bot - Programming Game
86% 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 64.2% ★, Simulation 17.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Minimalist 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #18 ProxOS
86% 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 47.5% ★, Education 16.4%, Puzzle 12.4%, Simulation 12.1%, Sandbox 11%
- #19 ProBelt
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Snakebelt
Windows
ProBelt is a game in which you calculate results by using mathematical operators. Conveyor belts are used to transport numbers between operators.
Why similar: Programming 42% ★, Logic 13%, Level Editor 10.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Education 8.8%
- #20 Virtual Circuit Board
83% 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 38.8% ★, Science 13.5%, Education 11.1%, Logic 11%, Simulation 8.7%
- #21 Logic Arrows
84% 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 39.6% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Education 11%, Sandbox 10%, Science 9.9%
- #22 Block Machine
82% 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 48.8% ★, Logic 15.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Sandbox 9.5%, Simulation 8.7%
- #23 Problem Space
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LAB 5.302
Windows · Linux
Venture forth through this puzzle game across space. Use your command terminal to guide the Onlooker interstellar probe through treacherous galaxies to explore the farthest reaches of the universe. Avoid asteroids, perform research tasks, and weave through the stars!
Why similar: Programming 47.3% ★, Logic 15.1%, Simulation 12.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Science 10.6%
- #24 Pixel Forge
80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: MELOVITY
Windows · Mac
Pixel Forge is a puzzle game where you create pixel art by connecting nodes. If you think you're smart enough, give this puzzle a try.
Why similar: Programming 42.6% ★, Logic 14.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Science 8.2%, Sandbox 8%
- #25 Infinite Turtles
81% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Charlie Brej
Windows · Mac · Linux
Design computational circuits which defy restrictions of our universe in this open-ended puzzle. Your completed creations become components to solve future challenges. As you design a circuit and can place your design within it, where there is a smaller you doing the same, and so on to infinity.
Why similar: Programming 41.4% ★, Logic 13.3%, Science 12.6%, Education 10.6%, Sandbox 8.6%
- #26 God is a Cube: Programming Robot Cubes
81% 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 49.4% ★, Simulation 16%, Logic 11%, Puzzle 8.1%, Education 8%
- #27 Hexahedra
78% 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 44.4% ★, Logic 14.2%, Level Editor 11.5%, Education 10.2%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #28 SHENZHEN I/O
79% 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 67% ★, Logic 11.3%, Puzzle 7.6%, Education 5.9%, Simulation 5.9%
- #29 KnotBot
79% 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 43.5% ★, Simulation 19%, Logic 12.4%, Education 10.1%, Puzzle 8%
- #30 TIS-100
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,067 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 74.5% ★, Puzzle 8.8%, Logic 6.8%, Simulation 5.8%, Education 3.6%
- #31 MHRD
77% 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 61.1% ★, Simulation 17.5%, Education 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #32 Lambda Spellcrafting Academy - Learn to Program!
76% 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 47% ★, Logic 14.5%, Education 12%, Puzzle 9.7%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #33 iRobot Factory
75% 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 46.2% ★, Logic 16.5%, Education 12.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Simulation 10.3%
- #34 Cyber Sentinel
77% 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 59.9% ★, Education 15.1%, Puzzle 12.9%, Simulation 11.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #35 Learn Programming: Python - Retro
76% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Niema Moshiri
Windows
A terminal-based game for learning and practicing how to program in Python.
Why similar: Programming 61.4% ★, Education 14.9%, Logic 12.9%, Science 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #36 Robot Unlock
73% 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 46.2% ★, Logic 12.1%, Level Editor 11.6%, Education 10.3%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #37 Crispy Circuits
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turing Studio
Windows · Mac
Discover the world of electronics by fixing your hamster’s RC plane. Connect, test, assemble and fail in spectacular ways. This cozy simulator lets you electrocute your hamster without authorities getting involved!
Why similar: Programming 40% ★, Science 13.6%, Education 11.4%, Logic 9.3%, Simulation 8.1%
- #38 Charge!
75% 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 47.9% ★, Logic 13%, Science 12.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Simulation 8.5%
- #39 Comet 64
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 186 reviews2021
Dev: Onur AyasPub: what sorceress this
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Comet 64 is a programming puzzle game. The year is 1984. All you got is a Comet 64 home computer and the operator's manual it came with.
Why similar: Programming 46.5% ★, Education 10.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Science 8.5%, Logic 8.3%
- #40 Logicats
72% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Fernando AraujoPub: INK EYE Games
Windows
Logicats is a beginner-friendly programming game. Learn programming concepts through reading code in a fun and effective way. Perfect for classrooms or at home. Start your programming journey today!
Why similar: Programming 47.1% ★, Science 17.8%, Logic 16.2%, Puzzle 10.6%, Simulation 4.4%
- #41 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 50.3% ★, Logic 14%, Simulation 12.1%, Education 8.1%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #42 LogicBots
73% 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 54.2% ★, Simulation 17.7%, Sandbox 10.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, Education 8.4%
- #43 Hard Chip
70% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Elorth
Windows
Hard Chip is a 3D simulation/puzzle game about building processors focusing on realism. Explore the world of semiconductor chip design and delve into the intricacies of CPU logic, floor planning, and propagation delay.
Why similar: Programming 38.6% ★, Science 14.2%, Logic 13%, Education 11%, Simulation 8.6%
- #44 FREM Sprite32!
71% 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 59.3% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Sandbox 11.5%, Logic 8.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #45 Circuit Artist
69% 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 42.8% ★, Science 11.2%, Education 11%, Simulation 10.8%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #46 Senalux
71% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel with Hat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Senalux is a hex-based puzzle game about optics where you solve challenging puzzles with colorful lasers. Use the red, green and blue lasers, combine them to the right color and illuminate the target.
Why similar: Programming 33% ★, Logic 16.7%, Science 15.8%, Puzzle 13.4%, Simulation 8.2%
- #47 Rogue Bit
71% 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 50.6% ★, Simulation 17.2%, Logic 13.1%, Education 10%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #48 functional
70% matchMixed63% of 43 reviews2021
Dev: yancoutoPub: Marvellous Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
functional is a puzzle game about math and abstraction.
Why similar: Programming 49.1% ★, Simulation 19.7%, Puzzle 11.7%, Level Editor 10.7%, Minimalist 8.2%
- #49 Prime Prism
70% 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 49.9% ★, Logic 19.2%, Puzzle 13.2%, Education 12%, Minimalist 5.2%
- #50 CodeSpells
72% 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 71.8% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Sandbox 9.9%, Education 5.1%
- #51 SirKwitz
67% 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 46.3% ★, Education 17.3%, Logic 14.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Puzzle 10%
- #52 Electric Alps
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dirty Paws Studio
Windows
You are an electrician, moving back to your hometown in the Austrian Alps, which you find lacks a certain... spark. Promptly tasked with wiring up the village, you solve electrical puzzles, blow fuses and master real-world circuitry techniques. Electrify the Alps, one circuit at a time.
Why similar: Programming 31.4% ★, Education 16.6%, Simulation 15.6%, Logic 15.6%, Science 15.3%
- #53 Opus Magnum
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,887 reviews2017
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 13.3 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 59.9% ★, Puzzle 15.9%, Logic 12.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Sandbox 2.5%
- #54 World of Contraptions
68% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: JCP Games Studio
Windows
World of Contraptions is a physics-based building game in which you build the most varied contraptions to solve the most diverse types of puzzles. Win dozens of levels with different types of obstacles. Design the best contraption for each challenge using a giant collection of blocks.
Why similar: Programming 28.3% ★, Science 13.8%, Logic 11.1%, Level Editor 8.9%, Education 8.6%
- #55 Logic Car
68% 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 41.1% ★, Simulation 21.4%, Puzzle 13.3%, Education 12.3%, Logic 11.2%
- #56 Flow Handcrafted
69% 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 39% ★, Logic 18%, Education 12.7%, Puzzle 11.8%, Simulation 11.1%
- #57 SpaceChem
67% matchVery Positive92% of 5,063 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 57% ★, Puzzle 19.4%, Logic 13%, Science 6.3%, Education 1.9%
- #58 Silicon Zeroes
67% 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 58.2% ★, Simulation 20.1%, Education 10.5%, Puzzle 10.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #59 CRUMB Circuit Simulator
65% 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 43.9% ★, Simulation 15.8%, Education 13.6%, Logic 11.9%, Sandbox 10.8%
- #60 Bootloop
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nostalgic Interactive, LLC
Windows
Brain busting puzzles to drive you loopy. Set up to 8 instructions that loop infinitely to reach the exit. Jump over obstacles and pitfalls, and use walls to your advantage. All Easy, Medium and Hard puzzles unlocked, so attempt them in any order.
Why similar: Programming 60.3% ★, Logic 22%, Puzzle 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%