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16 games for developers

George K. on October 09, 2022

Playing games by writing code is an engaging and fun way to practice and learn coding. Here are 16 games we picked for you. Enjoy! Return...
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George K.

Do you know any other coding games not mentioned here? PLEase share in the comment! Thanks!

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Kacper Turowski

While not strictly based on programming with real languages, some of Zachtronics games require a lot of critical thinking used by softdevs. See Shenzen I/O and TIS-1000 mainly, maybe also Exapunks.

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George K.

Wow, those look nice, we have to check them out, thank you!

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Kacper Turowski

Another game, albeit very old, is Colobot.

My main issue with most of these games about programming is how they're about solving one problem at a time. Level one, tell robot to move 60 steps left. Level two, tell robot to move 20 steps right, jump, go 40 steps right. Level three, yet another script to write...

And it's different from katas, where each problem is vastly different. It's still the same game, except instead of using a gamepad, you tell the robot how to exactly solve the level step by step. Something I hated about Quadrilateral Cowboy too.

Screeps is different, you need to create one algorithm to control your colony and then improve it over time. There's no single solution, there's no starting the script from scratch because it's only sets of commands. There's a beauty in creating strategies, teaching your robots to think, recognize patterns, form group behaviors, cooperate.

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Chris Dawkins

Bitburner.

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George K.

👍👍👍

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Старинин Андрей

Спасибо за подборку! Про некоторые игры знал, а некоторые стали открытием!

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Mobarak Ali

Nice collection. Thanks!

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Humberto David Esquerra

Awesome ill check these out :)

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Lioness100 • Edited

Here's a game I made, although it's not writing code :)
github.com/Lioness100/guess-that-lang

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George K.

Code trivia :) 👍

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Kras Maras

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Magic Ansy

Online games have significantly adapted to changing player preferences and trends, which has greatly impacted their popularity. Developers now focus on creating more engaging and interactive experiences, often incorporating elements that appeal to social gamers. For instance, games like stickman hook 2 feature easy-to-learn mechanics and multiplayer options that cater to both casual and competitive players. Additionally, the rise of mobile gaming has led to the development of user-friendly interfaces and cross-platform play, allowing players to connect regardless of their device.These adaptations keep games relevant and accessible, encouraging a diverse audience to join in. By staying attuned to player feedback and trends, developers can continually innovate, ensuring their games remain appealing and popular in a fast-paced gaming landscape.

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Rickrickiin

Games are a good break from programming. This allows you to regenerate and avoid burnout. If someone is looking for a way to buy games, I recommend this website: royalcdkeys.com/