Games like IT THINKS! - Build Your Own GPU
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Turing Complete and while True: learn() play most like IT THINKS! - Build Your Own GPU. Of the 17 closest games below, most share its programming, puzzle and automation.
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Turing Complete
Oct 2, 2021 · LevelHead
Both: Hardware · Automation · Building
2D sci-fi educational puzzle simulation, minimalist digital schematic. Building computer hardware, solving logic puzzles and programming assembly.
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Nov 17, 2016 · Zachtronics
Both: Programming · Automation · Puzzle
2D modern-day programming puzzle simulation, technical digital interface. Building circuits, writing assembly code and engineering devices.
ProgrammingAutomationPuzzleLogicSimulationDifficultIndieEducationSingleplayerSandbox👍 3,752Virtual Circuit Board
Oct 6, 2023 · Reverie Foundry
Both: Programming · Automation · Puzzle
2D logic circuit simulator, minimalist retro. Building logic circuits, writing assembly programs and simulating electronics.
ProgrammingEducationSimulationAutomationMinimalistLogicPuzzleHackingSandboxBuilding👍 306Retro Gadgets
Nov 30, 2022 · Licorice ehf, Studio Evil
Both: Automation · Puzzle · Building
Top-down 2D modern-day simulation sandbox puzzle, pixel art. Building gadgets, coding in lua and soldering components.
Early AccessEducationAutomation2DPuzzleBuildingGame DevelopmentSimulationSandboxProgramming👍 472Opus Magnum
Dec 7, 2017 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Automation
Isometric 2D fantasy open-ended puzzle game, steampunk alchemical. Designing machines, building alchemical processes and solving puzzles.
PuzzleProgrammingAutomationIndieSimulationLogicSingleplayerSteampunkGreat SoundtrackDifficult👍 5,998SpaceChem
Mar 2, 2011 · Zachtronics
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Automation
Isometric 2D sci-fi design-based puzzle, detailed technical illustration. Constructing factories, transforming raw materials and solving puzzles.
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Aug 3, 2023 · Star Garden Games
Both: Puzzle · Programming · Automation
Top-down 2D word-building automation puzzle, minimalist vector art. Building factory chains, creating letters and words, optimizing builds.
PuzzleProgrammingLogicAutomationSimulationManagementWord GameSandboxBuildingTyping👍 462Kaizen: A Factory Story
Jul 14, 2025 · Coincidence
Both: Programming · Puzzle · Automation
Top-down 2D historical automation puzzle simulation, retro pixel art. Designing production lines, welding, riveting, cutting, drilling and playing solitaire.
ProgrammingStrategyPuzzleSimulationAutomationLogicDifficultSingleplayerEducation1980s👍 695JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
Jan 18, 2025 · Prof. Scherer
Both: Automation · Programming · Puzzle
First-person 3D modern-day programming puzzle game, 3D realistic simulation. Writing python code, automating machines and solving puzzles.
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