In the same spirit
Games like Joy of Programming: Software Engineering Simulator
18 games in the spirit of Joy of Programming: Software Engineering Simulator (2025): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Joy of Programming: Software Engineering Simulator (18)
7 Billion Humans
Simulation by Tomorrow (2018) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 77★ 4
SpaceChem
Strategy by Zachtronics (2011) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 84★ 3.08
while True: learn()
Simulation by Nival Interactive (2018) · ≈ 9h
Metacritic 73★ 3.66
TIS-100
Simulation by Zachtronics (2015) · ≈ 1h
★ 3.6
LIT: Bend the Light
Simulation (2020)
Bridge Constructor
Strategy by ClockStone Studios (2012)
Critics 66/100★ 3.14
112 Operator
Strategy by Jutsu Games (2020)
Metacritic 73★ 4.04
Railbound
Strategy by Afterburn (2022)
★ 4.26
Shenzhen I/O
Simulation by Zachtronics (2016)
★ 3.55
Human Resource Machine
Simulation by Tomorrow (2015) · ≈ 10h
Metacritic 78★ 4.01
Bio Inc. Redemption
Strategy by DryGin Studios (2017)
★ 3
Next Space Rebels
Strategy by Studio Floris Kaayk (2021)
Last Call BBS
Strategy by Zachtronics (2022) · ≈ 48h
★ 3.74
Logiart Grimoire
Strategy by Jupiter Corporation (2024)
Sokobond
Strategy by Draknek & Friends (2013)
Metacritic 82★ 3.54
Retro Gadgets
Simulation by Studio Evil (2022)
Craftomation 101
Strategy by Luden.io (2026)
Noun Town Language Learning
Adventure by realiaXR (2026)