Best Coding Games on Steam

Steam currently has 34 Coding games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Coding game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2024.

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1. Bitburner

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.

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Bitburner holds the #1 spot for "best Coding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,041 positive reviews and 307 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/10/2021
Developers
Publisher Fulcrum Games
Steam App Id 1812820

2. while True: learn()

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!

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while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,501 positive reviews and 603 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 1/17/2019
Franchise luden.io
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 619150

3. Retro Gadgets

Retro Gadgets is a sandbox where you build, code, and customize gadgets inspired by old-school electronics.

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Retro Gadgets has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 399 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/30/2022
Franchise Studio Evil
Developers
Publisher Licorice ehf
Steam App Id 1730260

4. Bot Maker For Discord

The most up-to-date Discord bot maker. Hassle-free, easy to use, a visual delight.

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Bot Maker For Discord has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 10/2/2023
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2592170

5. Breadbox

Breadbox is a fascinating retro computer simulator that allows you to step back in time and experience the magic of machines from the 70s and 80s. In this visual environment, you can interact with hardware and old media as if they were real.

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Breadbox has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 11/27/2021
Developer Bitfall
Publisher Bitfall
Steam App Id 1770440

6. Conge's Crunch Time

'Conge's Crunch Time' is a puzzle game where you solve factory tasks by using intuitive Drag&Drop-based programming. Write a code for your robot to complete specific tasks for each level, progress deeper into the factory. Meet new puzzle concepts and data structure creatures, and uncover the truth.

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Conge's Crunch Time has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 6/27/2024
Developer Joyful Jo
Publisher Joyful Jo
Steam App Id 2562040

7. Hacky

Become an elite hacker in cyberpunk typing simulator. Infiltrate networks, steal data by typing simple commands. Navigate through pixel art cyberspace, unlocking new abilities as you go deeper. No coding skills needed. How far can you hack before the system catches you?

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Hacky has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 11/1/2024
Franchise Napas Torteeka
Developer Napas Torteeka
Publisher Napas Torteeka
Steam App Id 3292980

8. JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator

Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.

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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.29 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $15.29
Release Date 1/30/2024
Franchise PlayWay S.A.
Developer Prof. Scherer
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Steam App Id 2216770

9. Extortion

You're a computer engineer with a terrible secret. Someone is blackmailing you and now, you have to hack some servers and get secret files for him. Would you succeed in achieving their missions or would you find them and revenge?

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Extortion has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 10/30/2020
Franchise Dysnomia Studio
Developer Dysnomia
Publisher Dysnomia
Steam App Id 1299430

10. Code Wizard: Java Edition

Learn to code in Java as well as learning important Object Oriented Programming principles. Solve puzzles while learning new features as you track down the evil wizard intent on destroying the world. Write real Java code while playing through an RPG story!

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Code Wizard: Java Edition has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $5.99
Release Date 3/1/2024
Developer Duckisoft
Publisher Duckisoft
Steam App Id 2220280

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Retro Gadgets on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Bot Maker For Discord on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Breadbox on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Conge's Crunch Time on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Hacky on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Extortion on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Code Wizard: Java Edition on Steam. Steam Store.

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