Best Coding Games on Steam
Steam currently has 38 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 3/14/2025.
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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 3,845 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,719 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| 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 6,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,166 positive reviews and 311 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 7,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,852 positive reviews and 638 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.70 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 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 416 positive reviews and 27 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 4 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 |
6. 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.
Breadbox has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 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.
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?
Hacky has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 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 64 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 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 | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 11/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Napas Torteeka |
| Developer | Napas Torteeka |
| Publisher | Napas Torteeka |
| Steam App Id | 3292980 |
8. 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.
Conge's Crunch Time has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 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.
9. Quantum Odyssey
Learn to forge logic from the paradoxes at the core of our Universe. Solve open-ended puzzles, hack rival Seekers, master real Quantum Computing, and compete for the most optimal solutions.
Quantum Odyssey has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2025 |
| Developer | Quarks Interactive |
| Publisher | Quarks Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2802710 |
10. Roselt Developer Tools
Cross-Platform Utilities App for Developers and Programmers
Roselt Developer Tools has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Coding games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/28/2023 |
| Developer | Shaun Roselt |
| Publisher | Shaun Roselt |
| Steam App Id | 1223180 |
More Coding Games
Explore even more rankings for the 32 best Coding games available on Steam.
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| 11 | 7/20/2015 | 93 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 527 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $8.70 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2022 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/2/2023 | 83 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/27/2021 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/1/2024 | 81 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/27/2024 | 81 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/29/2025 | 79 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/28/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2020 | 77 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 1/18/2025 | 76 | $12.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/29/2020 | 76 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/1/2024 | 76 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/18/2023 | 76 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2024 | 75 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/12/2020 | 75 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/16/2016 | 74 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/15/2022 | 74 | $1.94 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/24/2020 | 73 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). TIS-100 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 10). Retro Gadgets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 7). Bot Maker For Discord on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Breadbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Hacky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Conge's Crunch Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). Quantum Odyssey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). Roselt Developer Tools on Steam. Steam Store.