Games of Coding
A curated list of games that teach you a programming language
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Table of Contents
Language Independent
Python
Java
JavaScript
C#
Ruby
Assembly
Scala
Lua
Miscellaneous
- Corewars
- TIS-100
- Shenzhen I/O
- Generals IO
- Robo Dojo
- MHRD
- Colobot
- CodeGames
- RubyWarrior
- CodeFights
- Mudlet
- CSS Diner
Language Independent
Codingame
CodinGame is a platform to learn and compete. Proposes a variety of multiplayer games and contests as well as optimisation challenges and solo puzzles. You can contribute your own too. Choose your language, enjoy the graphics.
Vindinium
In Vindinium, players write scripts in the programming language of their choice (optionally using one of the many starter packs) to control a 16-bit hero through HTTP requests, guiding him to collect gold, do battle with other players, and even visit the tavern.
CodeFights
CodeFights is about improving your coding skills by solving programming challenges. You can do this in a number of different ways:
random VS fights: you're paired up against another random CodeFighter for a 3-round fight,
friendly VS fights: you challenge (or accept a challenge from) a friend, best of 3 rounds
Bots and CodeBots: automated opponents that you can challenge to 3 round fights
Challenges: you solve more difficult programming problems and try to get the shortest solution
Tourneys: you get matched up against multiple opponents at once
Python
Robocode
Robocode is a programming game, where the goal is to develop a robot battle tank to battle against other tanks in Java or .NET. The robot battles are running in real-time and on-screen.
Programming languages: Java, Python, Node
CodeCombat
Choose your hero and code your way through the ogre patrols, lava pits, and laser beams of Kithgard Dungeon. Level up, earn gems, and loot magic items to unlock new programming powers. Join millions of players and go from a total beginner to writing advanced multiplayer AI in Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, or Lua in this open-source programming game.
Java
Robocode
Robocode is a programming game, where the goal is to develop a robot battle tank to battle against other tanks in Java or .NET. The robot battles are running in real-time and on-screen.
Programming languages: Java, Python, Node
JavaScript
Screeps
Screeps is about scripting your creeps. No point’n’clicking any longer! You write real JavaScript* which controls your units autonomously. Any time, everywhere, even while you are offline.
(* Or any other language using compilers.)
Javascript Fight Club
"The Red King and the Blue King are at war! Your Javascript skills are needed to determine the victor: Can you code an effective AI for honor and glory?"
Elevator Saga
Write Javascript directly in the browser to program an elevator, such that it reaches its efficiency goals. Start with simple "getting started" scripts, and ramp up to much more complex situations with many floors and multiple elevators.
CodeCombat
Choose your hero and code your way through the ogre patrols, lava pits, and laser beams of Kithgard Dungeon. Level up, earn gems, and loot magic items to unlock new programming powers. Join millions of players and go from a total beginner to writing advanced multiplayer AI in Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, or Lua in this open-source programming game.
Untrusted
The game presents you with a roguelike-like playing environment and a console window with the JavaScript code generating each level. As loaded, each level is unbeatable, and most of the JavaScript is blocked from editing. The challenge is to open a path to the next level using only the limited tools left open to you.
C#
Robocode
Robocode is a programming game, where the goal is to develop a robot battle tank to battle against other tanks in Java or .NET. The robot battles are running in real-time and on-screen.
Programming languages: Java, Python, Node
Code Hero
Code Hero is a game making game that teaches you how to make games. It is a first-person coding puzzle platformer that equips you with a code ray that casts C# at your target.
Programming languages: C#, Unity
Ruby
RubyWarrior
RubyWarrior is a browser based game where you control your avatar through various levels filled with enemies using Ruby.
Assembly
Embedded Security CTF
Embedded Security CTF is a game in which you bypass a series of locks, essentially hacking them, in order to get through a series of warehouses.
Box-256
Box-256 is a game about writing assembly code to match a shown graphic.
Scala
Robocode
Robocode is a programming game, where the goal is to develop a robot battle tank to battle against other tanks in Java or .NET. The robot battles are running in real-time and on-screen.
Programming languages: Java, Python, Node
Scalatron
Scalatron is a multi-player programming game in which coders pit bot programs (written in Scala) against each other. It is an educational resource for groups of programmers or individuals that want to learn more about the Scala programming language or want to hone their Scala programming skills.
Lua
CodeCombat
Choose your hero and code your way through the ogre patrols, lava pits, and laser beams of Kithgard Dungeon. Level up, earn gems, and loot magic items to unlock new programming powers. Join millions of players and go from a total beginner to writing advanced multiplayer AI in Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, or Lua in this open-source programming game.
Miscellaneous
Generals IO
generals.io is a fast-paced strategy game where you expand your land and battle with enemies over theirs. You lose when your general is taken, but capturing an opponent's general gives you control of their entire empire.
Robo Dojo
Robo Dojo is a game in which you build robots that build, corrupt and destroy other robots in an attempt to eliminate all competitors.
Corewars
Corewars is a game of warrior vs warrior, programmed by two opponents, and placed into a virtual 'ring' to fight to the death.
TIS-100
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
Shenzhen I/O
Shenzhen I/O is a game in which you build circuits using a variety of components from different manufacturers, like microcontrollers, memory, and logic gates, and then write code in a compact and powerful assembly language where every instruction can be conditionally executed.
MHRD
MHRD is a hardware design game, in which you design various hardware circuits in a hardware description language. The hardware circuits you design get more complex as you go until you create a fully functional CPU design.
Colobot
Colobot is a 3D video game where you program your bots to ride, fly, find, bring, refuel and destroy. Game is using a language called CBOT, similar to C++ and Java. Colobot offers tutorialed campaign with gradually harder tasks or you can play scenarios to challenge your skill.
Empire of Code
"Empire of Code is a space game with a mix of strategy, tactics and coding." The game is Browser based and requires a free account. After account creation you have to choose your team: Python vs. JavaScript!
Build: Improve algorithms so that your factories produce more effectively
Conquer: Code your defense strategies to protect your base from encroaching enemies
Rule by Code: Develop a bot to attack other players, steal their resources and... their algorithms.
CodeGames
Code Games is a real time programming game where you compete against other players by coding the behaviour of a space ship. The programming language is easy to learn and the game is super fun. Subscribe to one of our tournaments and compete for the prize.
Mudlet
Mudlet is a game client that allows you to play MUDs (text-only MMORPGs). You can write Lua code in Mudlet to help you play MUDs, game rules permitting, to do things like:
PvP: fight alone, or as a group, semi-automated or completely automated in a PvP environment
PvE: similarly, you can script bot to take on NPCs in PvE
Interaction: or maybe even go all the way and completely automate your character and their interactions?
CSS Diner
CSS Diner is a CSS item arrangement game, teaching the concepts and use of CSS selectors and layout. You modify CSS to arrange HTML elements representing plates and bento boxes on a dining table.
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