
- Player reviews
- 76% positive383 reviews
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Runs on
- Windows
- Price
- US$17.99
Where to get it

2025 · Prof. Scherer · Puzzle · Simulation
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is an immersive 3D programming puzzle game about automating and controlling realistic machines, robots, drones and more using real Python code. Build actual coding skills while playing, solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges and progress to unlock new programming features and improved machinery. Prior programming knowledge recommended.
- Released
- 18 January 2025
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- PuzzleSimulationStrategyIndie
- Developers
- Prof. Scherer
- Publishers
- PlayWay S.A.
- Modes
- Single-player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Themes
- SandboxEducational
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Languages
- Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Russian, Spanish (Spain)
- Features
- Family SharingIncludes level editorRemote Play TogetherSingle-playerStatsSteam CloudSteam WorkshopSteam achievementsSteam leaderboards
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