Best Coding Games on Steam
Steam currently has 27 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 5/6/2024.
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1. 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() holds the #1 spot for "best Coding game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,156 positive reviews and 566 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.
2. 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 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 325 positive reviews and 15 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 |
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| Publisher | Licorice ehf |
| Steam App Id | 1730260 |
3. Bot Maker For Discord
The easiest Discord bot maker out there! Visually pleasing, up to date, loved by it's community & so many more!
Bot Maker For Discord has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.79 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 | $2.79 |
| Release Date | 10/2/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2592170 |
4. How To Hack In?
A real-time hacking sandbox simulator with procedurally generated content. Multiple tools and techniques to use, multiple computers to hack, multiple missions to solve, and multiple vulnerabilities to exploit!
How To Hack In? has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 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 Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play How To Hack In? on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2023 |
| Developer | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Publisher | Red Buffalo Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1199830 |
5. 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.
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 15 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 not possible to play or run JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Franchise | PlayWay S.A. |
| Developer | Prof. Scherer |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2216770 |
6. Bot Studio for Discord
The easiest way to make Discord bots. A drag and drop editor makes it simple to create the perfect bot for your servers, no coding required!
Bot Studio for Discord has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 393 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Bot Studio for Discord on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2020 |
| Developer | Bot Studio for Discord |
| Publisher | DBS Dev |
| Steam App Id | 1118380 |
7. Move Code Lines
Move Code Lines is a game where you fix programs and make them print needed output. But the only way you can achieve that is to change the order of lines in those programs, and set custom input.
Move Code Lines has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Move Code Lines on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Super Markup Man
Super Markup Man is the ultimate fun way to practice web development and learn the basics of HTML and CSS. No coding skills needed!
Super Markup Man has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2016 |
| Franchise | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Developer | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Publisher | Roppy Chop Studios |
| Steam App Id | 502210 |
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?
Extortion has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
10. KOORING VR Coding Adventure
Let’s ride the Blockstar and go on a journey to the Coding World. Help Kooring catch the troubled Tooring in the beautiful Block World! Having fun playing block coding fosters logical thinking and creativity. The Highest Level of Immersion Brings The Highest Learning Effect!
KOORING VR Coding Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" 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 | 8/24/2020 |
| Developer | VRANI inc. |
| Publisher | VRANI inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1302840 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 13 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/30/2022 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 10/2/2023 | 81 | $2.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/18/2023 | 80 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/30/2024 | 77 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/12/2020 | 76 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/29/2020 | 76 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/16/2016 | 75 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2020 | 75 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 8/24/2020 | 73 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/11/2022 | 73 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/15/2022 | 73 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/28/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/4/2023 | 72 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2024 | 71 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/27/2018 | 69 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2024 | 69 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/1/2024 | 64 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/21/2023 | 64 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/23/2018 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Retro Gadgets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Bot Maker For Discord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). How To Hack In? on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Bot Studio for Discord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Move Code Lines on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Super Markup Man on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Extortion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). KOORING VR Coding Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.