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Games like CPU: Computing Potatoes Unlimited

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TIS-100 and SHENZHEN I/O play most like CPU: Computing Potatoes Unlimited. Of the 17 closest games below, most share its programming, puzzle and logic.

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TIS-100
Jul 20, 2015 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Difficult
2D sci-fi programming puzzle game, 1980's computer manual. Rewrite corrupted code, solve puzzles and create programs.
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieSimulationDifficultHackingLogicSingleplayerEducationAutomation👍 3,396
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SHENZHEN I/O
Nov 17, 2016 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Logic
2D modern-day programming puzzle simulation, technical digital interface. Building circuits, writing assembly code and engineering devices.
ProgrammingAutomationPuzzleLogicSimulationDifficultIndieEducationSingleplayerSandbox👍 3,752
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7 Billion Humans
Aug 23, 2018 · Tomorrow Corporation
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Education
Top-down 2D modern-day programming puzzle, stylized cartoon. Automate swarms of workers, solve puzzles and programming.
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieSimulationEducationLogicSingleplayerTouch-FriendlyGreat SoundtrackFunny👍 1,863
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Human Resource Machine
Oct 15, 2015 · Tomorrow Corporation
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Education
Isometric 3D modern-day puzzle, low poly 3D. Programming, solving puzzles and automation.
ProgrammingPuzzleIndieCasualEducationSimulationSingleplayerAutomationTouch-FriendlyLogic👍 3,282
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MHRD
Jan 5, 2017 · Funghisoft
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Education
2D modern-day hardware design simulation, 80s computer terminal. Design hardware circuits, write hardware design language, simulate and verify designs.
SimulationIndieProgrammingPuzzleEducationTypingDifficultLogic👍 439
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Silicon Zeroes
Sep 18, 2017 · PleasingFungus Games
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Difficult
2D historical puzzle, minimalist digital. Build electronics and solve puzzles.
SimulationIndieProgrammingPuzzleSingleplayerDifficultHackingEducation👍 248
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while True: learn()
Jan 17, 2019 · Luden.io
Both: Programming · Education · Puzzle
2D modern-day puzzle simulation, flat vector illustration. Building flowcharts, sorting data and managing freelance jobs.
ProgrammingEducationSimulationPuzzleIndieScienceBuildingSandboxCatsLogic👍 7,372
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Turing Complete
Oct 2, 2021 · LevelHead
Both: Logic · Programming · Education
2D sci-fi educational puzzle simulation, minimalist digital schematic. Building computer hardware, solving logic puzzles and programming assembly.
HardwareLogicAutomationBase BuildingSimulationBuildingProgrammingSandboxEducationHacking👍 5,582
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Kaizen: A Factory Story
Jul 14, 2025 · Coincidence
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Logic
Top-down 2D historical automation puzzle simulation, retro pixel art. Designing production lines, welding, riveting, cutting, drilling and playing solitaire.
ProgrammingStrategyPuzzleSimulationAutomationLogicDifficultSingleplayerEducation1980s👍 695
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Baba Is You
Mar 13, 2019 · Hempuli Oy
Both: Puzzle · Difficult · Logic
Top-down 2D puzzle, pixel graphics. Manipulating rules and block-pushing.
PuzzleIndieDifficultSingleplayerLogicPixel GraphicsCuteSokobanProgramming2D👍 21,038
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SpaceChem
Mar 2, 2011 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Difficult · Programming
Isometric 2D sci-fi design-based puzzle, detailed technical illustration. Constructing factories, transforming raw materials and solving puzzles.
PuzzleDifficultProgrammingIndieLogicSingleplayerAutomationSci-fiGreat SoundtrackScience👍 2,630
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Quantum Odyssey
Jan 29, 2025 · Quarks Interactive
Both: Programming · Logic · Puzzle
2D sci-fi quantum physics puzzle, neon digital interface. Solving puzzles, building quantum systems and PvP battles.
Early AccessHardwareProgrammingLogicPuzzleSimulationEducationDifficultScienceAutomation👍 142
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EXAPUNKS
Oct 22, 2018 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Logic
Isometric 3D sci-fi programming puzzle game, retro cyberpunk aesthetic. Programming viruses, hacking networks and automating tasks.
ProgrammingPuzzleHackingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicCyberpunkSingleplayerDifficult👍 1,380
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The Signal State
Sep 23, 2021 · Reckoner Industries
Both: Puzzle · Logic · Programming
2D sci-fi puzzle automation programming, realistic electronic hardware. Solving puzzles, patching cables and programming logic.
PuzzleLogicSimulationAutomationProgrammingIndieSandboxLevel EditorModdableTutorial👍 653
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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
Jan 18, 2025 · Prof. Scherer
Both: Logic · Programming · Education
First-person 3D modern-day programming puzzle game, 3D realistic simulation. Writing python code, automating machines and solving puzzles.
AutomationLogicProgrammingEducationPuzzleRobotsScienceSimulationPhysicsHacking👍 380
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Algotica Iterations
Mar 23, 2017 · Alexander Goodwin
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Education
Isometric 3D fantasy educational adventure-puzzle, low poly cute. Programming, solving puzzles and leading a character.
IndieAdventureProgrammingPuzzleEducationAtmosphericHackingFunnyFamily FriendlyCute👍 137
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BitWise
8 days ago · Faint Current
Both: Puzzle · Education · Logic
2D sci-fi logic puzzle simulation, stylized steampunk. Building circuits, wiring parts and solving puzzles.
SimulationPuzzleIndieEducationLogicProgrammingScienceStylizedAtmosphericSteampunk
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Opus Magnum
Dec 7, 2017 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Logic
Isometric 2D fantasy open-ended puzzle game, steampunk alchemical. Designing machines, building alchemical processes and solving puzzles.
PuzzleProgrammingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicSingleplayerSteampunkGreat SoundtrackDifficult👍 5,998
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