Best Coding Games on Steam
Steam currently has 54 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 2/12/2026.
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1. TIS-100
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!
TIS-100 holds the #1 spot for "best Coding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,894 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run TIS-100 on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2015 |
| Developer | Zachtronics |
| Publisher | Zachtronics |
| Steam App Id | 370360 |
2. 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.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,708 positive reviews and 343 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 |
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| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
3. 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!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,280 positive reviews and 685 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.
4. Retro Gadgets
Retro Gadgets is a sandbox where you build, code, and customize gadgets inspired by old-school electronics.
Retro Gadgets has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 452 positive reviews and 44 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, it is possible to play Retro Gadgets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/30/2022 |
| Franchise | Studio Evil |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Licorice ehf |
| Steam App Id | 1730260 |
5. Quantum Odyssey
Learn real quantum computing to solve these open-ended puzzles to prove to the aliens that there is a human being out there that can actually do quantum computing. Save our race.
Quantum Odyssey has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Quantum Odyssey on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2025 |
| Developer | Quarks Interactive |
| Publisher | Quarks Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2802710 |
6. Bot Maker For Discord
The most complete & easiest to use Discord bot maker there is. Surprisingly also good for killing time. Properly maintained, up-to-date featureset, goodies sprinkled everywhere.
Bot Maker For Discord has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2592170 |
7. You Are The Code
A programming puzzle game, but YOU CAN'T TYPE. Navigate and run pre-existing lines of code! Watch out for bugs eating away your program!
You Are The Code has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| Developer | ThinkWithGames |
| Publisher | ThinkWithGames |
| Steam App Id | 3333330 |
8. Breadbox
Breadbox is a retro computer simulator that lets you relive the magic of 70s and 80s machines. Explore a visual environment where you can interact with classic hardware and media as if they were real.
Breadbox has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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.
9. 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?
Hacky has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84 positive reviews and 7 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, it is possible to play Hacky on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Napas Torteeka |
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| Steam App Id | 3292980 |
10. Conge's Crunch Time
'Conge's Crunch Time' is a puzzle game where you solve factory tasks through intuitive drag-and-drop programming. Write code for your robot to clear each level, delve deeper into the factory, encounter new puzzle concepts and data-structure creatures, and uncover the truth.
Conge's Crunch Time has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 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 both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 29 | 7/20/2015 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 483 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/30/2022 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/29/2025 | 84 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 10/2/2023 | 83 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/18/2025 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/7/2025 | 83 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/1/2024 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/27/2024 | 81 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/28/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/11/2025 | 79 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 1/16/2026 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2025 | 78 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2024 | 77 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/11/2022 | 76 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/18/2023 | 75 | $9.09 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/16/2016 | 74 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/1/2024 | 74 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2020 | 74 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). TIS-100 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Retro Gadgets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). Quantum Odyssey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Bot Maker For Discord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). You Are The Code on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 1). Breadbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Hacky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Conge's Crunch Time on Steam. Steam Store.