Games like 7 Billion Humans

94% positive from 2,112 reviewsReleased 20185% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

This is a puzzle game where players program office workers to solve problems. It features a parallel programming language and a challenging, brain-bending feel.

The catch

The drag and drop code editor is clunky, with no hotkeys and no copying single lines.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 2,112 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like 7 Billion Humans

while True: learn()

91% positive from 8,134 reviews20197% finish itDeck Verified

Puzzle simulation game where you build a cat-to-human speech recognition system using visual programming. It teaches machine learning concepts through a fun, brain-engaging loop.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming puzzle game for making machine learning concepts approachable and fun, wrapped in a cool cyber cat aesthetic.

Both are tagged Programming, Education and Puzzle.

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Human Resource Machine

94% positive from 4,664 reviews20158% finish itDeck Verified

This is a logic puzzle game where players program office workers to automate tasks. It offers a simple, visual approach to programming concepts.

What players likedPlayers praise this game as a challenging, Sokoban-like puzzle game that rewards those who enjoy programming and optimization.

The catchThe clunky drag and drop interface, not the puzzles, is what makes it a chore.

Both are tagged Programming, Education and Puzzle.

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SpaceChem

95% positive from 1,919 reviews2011

A design-based puzzle game where players build factories to synthesize chemicals. It features complex problem-solving and strategic optimization.

What players likedPlayers describe SpaceChem as a challenging puzzle game akin to programming or Factorio, praised for its rewarding depth.

The catchThe interface is clunky and the game barely explains its own mechanics.

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Singleplayer.

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The Farmer Was Replaced

95% positive from 3,951 reviews20251% finish itDeck Playable

A programming simulation game where you automate farming with Python-like code. The core loop involves writing scripts to manage resources and unlock technology.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, satisfying, and addictive programming puzzle game, akin to learning Python fundamentals with visual feedback.

The catchquickly turns into an idle waiting game

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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Opus Magnum

97% positive from 3,557 reviews201714% finish itDeck Playable

Opus Magnum is an open-ended puzzle game where players design alchemical machines. It features a core loop of programming arms and tracks to transmute elements, offering a challenging and creative experience.

What players likedPlayers praise this Zachtronics game as a programming-like puzzle experience with endless optimization and high replayability.

The catchThe editor lacks copy-paste and step-by-step rewind, making solutions tedious to debug.

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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TIS-100

97% positive from 2,574 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

A puzzle game where players rewrite assembly code to repair a parallel computer. It features competitive optimization and sandbox creation with an 80s computer manual aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers say it's like old-school programming or puzzles, and they praise its ability to teach assembly language.

The catchThere is no in game tutorial, so learning the system means reading an external manual.

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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