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  1. #1 Platformer::Execute();
    97% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: AwesomeBugGames
    Windows

    This is a puzzle game platform, focused on completing each level using programming.

    Why similar: Programming 23.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Automation 12.1%, Puzzle 9.2%, Logic 6.2%

  2. #2 混元灵印
    96% 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 36%, Automation 28.5%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Puzzle 6.4%

  3. #3 Opus Magnum
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,868 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 44.8%, Automation 29.1%, Puzzle 13.1%, Logic 6.9%, Simulation 2.6%

  4. #4 Finite State Automaton Challenges
    95% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Tramolly Game
    Windows · Mac

    In this game, we will play with the simplest automaton model, Finite State Automaton, and use it to cope with 80 challenges.

    Why similar: Programming 48.4%, Automation 30.5%, Puzzle 9.5%, Strategy 8%, Casual 1.9%

  5. #5 the Sequence [2]
    94% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: [OneManBand]Pub: [OneManBand]
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Programming 37.4%, Automation 30%, Logic 9.9%, Puzzle 9%, Minimalist 6.5%

  6. #6 [the Sequence]
    94% 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 38.5%, Automation 29.8%, Logic 9.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Minimalist 7.3%

  7. #7 Kernel Quest
    93% 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 42.3%, Automation 28.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Minimalist 6%, Logic 4.2%

  8. #8 Robot Programmer
    92% 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 40.8%, Automation 26.1%, Puzzle 9.5%, Logic 8.6%, Strategy 6.5%

  9. #9 Charge!
    91% 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 38.7%, Automation 25.7%, Puzzle 10%, Logic 8.1%, Strategy 7.2%

  10. #10 Programmer Dungeon Knightress
    91% 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 39.8%, Automation 24.4%, Puzzle 8.5%, Logic 8.5%, Strategy 6.5%

  11. #11 VELONE
    90% 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 39.8%, Automation 28.1%, Logic 9.4%, Puzzle 8.6%, Futuristic 4.1%

  12. #12 Finite State Automaton Challenges 2
    89% 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 44.7%, Automation 14.6%, Strategy 10.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%

  13. #13 SHENZHEN I/O
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 4,449 reviews2016
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.

    Why similar: Programming 57.4%, Automation 24.3%, Logic 7.4%, Puzzle 7.2%, Simulation 1.9%

  14. #14 U.V.S. Nirmana
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2026
    Dev: CoincidencePub: Klei Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    U.V.S. Nirmana is a engineering puzzle game from Coincidence, the creators of Kaizen: A Factory Story and the inventors of the Zach-like. Set off on the Unreturning Void Ship Nirmana as it continues a journey of uncountable eons toward the edge of the universe.

    Why similar: Programming 47.3%, Automation 12.6%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 9.3%, Strategy 6.8%

  15. #15 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 41%, Automation 25.4%, Logic 8.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Puzzle 6.4%

  16. #16 Infinifactory
    87% matchVery Positive95% of 2,465 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 38.3%, Automation 28.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Space 5.1%, Logic 4.3%

  17. #17 Pawn.OS()
    86% match6 user reviews83% of 6 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 39.8%, Automation 24.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Strategy 7%, Puzzle 5.4%

  18. #18 Algo Bot
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 188 reviews2018
    Dev: Fishing CactusPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Algo Bot is puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis.

    Why similar: Programming 52%, Space 16.8%, Puzzle 12%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Logic 7.3%

  19. #19 SpaceChem
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 5,062 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 46.8%, Puzzle 17.5%, Automation 15.4%, Logic 8.2%, Sci-fi 3.7%

  20. #20 Programming Factory
    83% 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 36.9%, Automation 28.6%, Logic 10.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Strategy 6.8%

  21. #21 Great Permutator
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 149 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 38.2%, Automation 27.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Logic 7.2%, Strategy 5.8%

  22. #22 Tower.defense(): Program The Fight
    82% 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 40.8%, Automation 26.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Logic 9.1%, Puzzle 7.3%

  23. #23 String Rush
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Francesco Generali
    Windows

    String Rush is a puzzle-platformer where you don't control your avatar in real time, but you have to enter the movement commands (input) inside a string and execute them all together.

    Why similar: Programming 29%, Puzzle Platformer 22.3%, Space 11.3%, Logic 10%, Puzzle 8.9%

  24. #24 Block Machine
    81% 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 44.9%, Automation 19.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Logic 10.7%, Minimalist 7.3%

  25. #25 TAU-09
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: axsys_crash
    Windows · Linux

    Become a Robotic Exploration Systems Programmer (RESP). Get sent to the corners of the galaxy and program robots like if your life depended on it, because it does.

    Why similar: Programming 40.4%, Automation 22.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 8.1%, Logic 5.8%

  26. #26 Beam Time
    79% 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 52.7%, Puzzle 12.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Logic 9.2%, Automation 4.9%

  27. #27 Gnomes & Co: The Art of the Build
    80% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: Cheers Games
    Windows

    Direct your secret guild of tiny gnomes, hidden somewhere out in the forest, to manufacture products as efficiently as possible in this optimization-based puzzle game.

    Why similar: Programming 40.4%, Automation 28.1%, Indie 11.4%, Logic 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%

  28. #28 MOLEK-SYNTEZ
    78% 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 48.3%, Automation 25.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Simulation 6.3%, Logic 3%

  29. #29 The Qubit Factory
    77% matchPositive98% of 44 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 44.2%, Automation 28.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Logic 9.7%, Simulation 4.6%

  30. #30 Human Resource Machine
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 4,638 reviews2015
    Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 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 64.9%, Automation 13.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Logic 3.5%, Indie 2.7%

  31. #31 ABI-DOS
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 412 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 40.4%, Automation 25.8%, Puzzle 7.7%, Strategy 7.6%, Logic 6.4%

  32. #32 Robbie the Robot: Space Puzzles
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Stepanoff Games
    Windows

    Help Robbie the Robot reach the finish by planning his route in clever space puzzles.

    Why similar: Programming 23.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Space 13.8%, Automation 11.4%, Puzzle 10.9%

  33. #33 Anton
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ItsAllAGame
    Windows

    Help a sentient robot escape an oppressive society through your abilities to hack and reprogram devices & automatons in the world

    Why similar: Programming 35.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Automation 14.6%, Puzzle 7.8%, Strategy 6.6%

  34. #34 Signal Maze
    74% 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 62.1%, Puzzle 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Logic 4.9%, Strategy 3.8%

  35. #35 Problem Space
    76% 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 45%, Space 19%, Puzzle 11.2%, Logic 11%, Sci-fi 6.1%

  36. #36 Word Factori
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 452 reviews2023
    Dev: Star Garden Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Word Factori is a word-building game where your only resource is the letter "i". Build a chain of factories to bend, rotate, reflect, and merge "i" into more complex letters. Discover secret letter recipes, unlock hidden word art, and optimize your factory chains for high scores.

    Why similar: Programming 37.1%, Automation 25.6%, Logic 9.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Strategy 6%

  37. #37 The Sigil Engine
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Soda Elephant Studio
    Windows

    A magical automation puzzle game where you program a little shikigami automaton using visual spell blocks - explore, harvest energy, and cleanse corrupted sigils in a cozy fantasy world.

    Why similar: Programming 28.6%, Automation 25.9%, Strategy 19.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Simulation 7.9%

  38. #38 Logic Car
    74% 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 36.3%, Puzzle Platformer 29.8%, Puzzle 12.9%, Logic 7.6%, Simulation 7.3%

  39. #39 Kaizen: A Factory Story
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 687 reviews2025
    Dev: CoincidencePub: Astra Logical
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 42.5%, Automation 24.7%, Logic 9%, Strategy 8.6%, Puzzle 8.1%

  40. #40 7 Billion Humans
    73% 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 68.1%, Puzzle 11.1%, Automation 8.8%, Logic 6%, Simulation 3%

  41. #41 SOKOBOT
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexander Taylor
    Windows

    SOKOBOT is an open-ended puzzle game where you place down cute robots, give them commands, and create infinitely-looping assembly lines that combine shapes together!

    Why similar: Programming 40.3%, Automation 26.5%, Logic 9.5%, Puzzle 9.5%, Minimalist 4.9%

  42. #42 Sublime element
    71% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Thedox Games
    Windows · Linux

    Sublime Element is a logic-based automation game, where you build and program mechanisms to combine elements and create new ones.

    Why similar: Programming 38.8%, Automation 28%, Puzzle 9.6%, Logic 9.1%, Minimalist 5.3%

  43. #43 Turing Complete
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,187 reviews2021
    Dev: LevelHead
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Learn CPU architecture with puzzles

    Why similar: Programming 58%, Automation 14%, Logic 12.1%, Puzzle 8.6%, Simulation 3.1%

  44. #44 The Pixotron 49
    71% 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 43.9%, Automation 25.7%, Puzzle 11.1%, Logic 10.4%, Simulation 3.8%

  45. #45 Function SUE
    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SNTY games
    Windows

    Welcome to the world of “maSUEmatics”! Draw equations, shape the world, and roll Sue to the goal in this free-form physics puzzle.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.7%, Programming 23.5%, Automation 18.1%, Puzzle 11.3%, Logic 7.3%

  46. #46 Obrum
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lars-Peter ErikssonPub: Just me!
    Windows · Linux

    Obrum is a rougelite puzzle game. The goal? Clear the grid before it overcharges, whilst trying to maximize your score. Create chain reactions by shifting bits, and utilizing chaotic subroutines. clear corrupted cores, battle Obrum, and face the ultimate puzzle roguelite challenge.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.7%, Programming 20.7%, Strategy 16.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Automation 10.1%

  47. #47 Block Shop
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Foolbox Studio
    Windows

    Block shop is an automation puzzle game in which basic blocks are transformed and combined to create increasingly complex blocks.

    Why similar: Automation 46.7%, Strategy 20.9%, Puzzle 14.3%, Logic 9.7%, Indie 3.7%

  48. #48 Warp Factory
    70% 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 41.1%, Automation 36%, Puzzle 13.1%, Simulation 4.6%, 2D 3.1%

  49. #49 Stabilize
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: UNHANDLED Games
    Windows

    Stabilize is a grid-based puzzle game where you block the flow of energy by placing and rotating tiles. Tiles can only be placed where paths connect, and every placement is permanent. Clear puzzles quickly to climb the global leaderboard and compete for the best time.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Puzzle 14.2%, Logic 10.1%, Futuristic 9.3%

  50. #50 EXAPUNKS
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,864 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 55.8%, Automation 23.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Logic 7.1%, Simulation 2.3%

  51. #51 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 44%, Automation 27.8%, Logic 10.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Sci-fi 3.6%

  52. #52 Robot Unlock
    67% 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 44.1%, Automation 29.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Logic 8.9%, Simulation 3.4%

  53. #53 Hex-a-Decimal
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MCHS Productions
    Windows

    Hex-a-Decimal is an automation puzzle game on a hexagon grid. Set up lines of conveyors, pausers, sensors, and various other components to get signals to where they need to go. It's a challenging game that anyone can pick up, but the question is: how far will YOUR puzzle solving skills take you?

    Why similar: Programming 25.6%, Automation 23%, Strategy 18.9%, Puzzle 12%, Logic 7.2%

  54. #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 56.3%, Automation 26.4%, Puzzle 10.1%, Indie 4%, Casual 2.6%

  55. #55 Code: Terraform
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: AppsMafia
    Windows

    A deep programming game on a frozen alien planet. Write real code to drive rovers, run power grids, fabricate parts, and fly drone fleets across the world. Your scripts run while you plan your next move. The more you terraform, the more the planet responds.

    Why similar: Programming 31.6%, Automation 26.2%, Space 13.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Puzzle 6.2%

  56. #56 Fractal Foundry
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tiny Root Studio
    Windows

    Automate fractal megastructures from simple cubes. Design nested factories that scale into recursive systems. Use conditions and loops to solve progressively challenging goals. No pressure, no costs, just pure creativity and automation.

    Why similar: Automation 28.7%, Programming 28.2%, Strategy 8.5%, Logic 7.7%, Puzzle 7.6%

  57. #57 TIS-100
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,063 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 73.8%, Puzzle 9.6%, Automation 7.1%, Logic 5.2%, Simulation 2.2%

  58. #58 Linkito
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 153 reviews2024
    Dev: KalinarmPub: Playdigious Originals
    Windows · Linux

    Unleash your brainpower in Linkito and ignite the insurgency! Link, build, solve, defuse, and decode by using your logic. Craft your own challenges in the level editor or tackle community creations.

    Why similar: Programming 29.8%, Automation 20.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Logic 8.6%, Puzzle 7.6%

  59. #59 CHR$(143)
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 79 reviews2021
    Dev: Nicolas Jean
    Windows · Linux

    A rich and challenging physics-based puzzle /logic /construction /programming game! Master ballistics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, chemical and nuclear reactions, use automation bricks, build structures, machines, vehicles, produce power, solve puzzles, pierce the fog and defeat CHR$!

    Why similar: Programming 40.2%, Automation 36.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Logic 8.4%, 2D 2.3%

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