Games like 1.44MB RESCUE
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Retro Gadgets and SHENZHEN I/O play most like 1.44MB RESCUE. Of the 17 closest games below, most share its programming, automation and sandbox.
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Retro Gadgets
Nov 30, 2022 · Licorice ehf, Studio Evil
Both: Automation · Sandbox · Programming
Top-down 2D modern-day simulation sandbox puzzle, pixel art. Building gadgets, coding in lua and soldering components.
Early AccessEducationAutomation2DPuzzleBuildingGame DevelopmentSimulationSandboxProgramming👍 472SHENZHEN I/O
Nov 17, 2016 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Automation · Sandbox
2D modern-day programming puzzle simulation, technical digital interface. Building circuits, writing assembly code and engineering devices.
ProgrammingAutomationPuzzleLogicSimulationDifficultIndieEducationSingleplayerSandbox👍 3,752Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft
Sep 14 · Luden.io
Both: Programming · Automation · Sandbox
Top-down 2D sci-fi automation programming puzzle, cute pixel art. Visual programming, robot automation and base building.
EducationProgrammingAutomationSandboxPuzzleCraftingRobotsBase BuildingStrategy2D👍 672Code: Terraform
Sep 9 · AppsMafia
Both: Automation · Programming · Sandbox
Top-down 2D sci-fi automation programming simulation, minimalist pixel art. Writing code, automation and resource management.
Early AccessAutomationProgrammingSimulationSandboxColony SimIncrementalStrategyExplorationBuilding👍 309Turing Complete
Oct 2, 2021 · LevelHead
Both: Automation · Programming · Sandbox
2D sci-fi educational puzzle simulation, minimalist digital schematic. Building computer hardware, solving logic puzzles and programming assembly.
HardwareLogicAutomationBase BuildingSimulationBuildingProgrammingSandboxEducationHacking👍 5,582Frood Robotics
Jul 31, 2024 · Frood Designs
Both: Programming · Retro · Automation
Top-down 2D sci-fi programming puzzle, pixel graphics, cartoony. Programming robots, navigating obstacles and solving puzzles.
ProgrammingRobotsPuzzleRetroSokobanAutomationPixel GraphicsGrid-Based MovementEducationWord GameThe Signal State
Sep 23, 2021 · Reckoner Industries
Both: Automation · Programming · Sandbox
2D sci-fi puzzle automation programming, realistic electronic hardware. Solving puzzles, patching cables and programming logic.
PuzzleLogicSimulationAutomationProgrammingIndieSandboxLevel EditorModdableTutorial👍 653Virtual Circuit Board
Oct 6, 2023 · Reverie Foundry
Both: Programming · Automation · Minimalist
2D logic circuit simulator, minimalist retro. Building logic circuits, writing assembly programs and simulating electronics.
ProgrammingEducationSimulationAutomationMinimalistLogicPuzzleHackingSandboxBuilding👍 306Kaizen: A Factory Story
Jul 14, 2025 · Coincidence
Both: Programming · Automation
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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The Farmer Was Replaced
Oct 10, 2025 · Timon Herzog
Both: Programming · Automation · Minimalist
3D programming automation farming sim, minimalist 3D. Programming a drone, automating farming tasks and managing resources.
ProgrammingAutomationEducationIdlerLogicPuzzleText-BasedFarming SimMinimalistResource Management👍 9,262