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Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is a programming, automation and logic game
developed by Prof. Scherer
and published by PlayWay S.A..
Released on January 18th 2025 is available only on Windows.
It has received 301 reviews of which 240 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 17.49€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11, x64 only
- Processor: Core i5 8400, Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended
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I can see the effort and the good intention in the game. But even if I have seen some basic coding back in my days and have messed around with macros in Excel a bit, I'm utterly lost in trying to figure out what the correct syntax is for anything in Python. I suspect the developer found it to be obvious, as for him it really is just that. For me however, it was not exactly a joy inducing experience trying and failing for twenty minutes to figure out if I should or shouldn't have a space or dash or whatever between two characters in my code. There are some confusing elements even in the tutorial, like at first it wasn't even clear that I was expected to achieve the speed setting of the conveyor belts via writing code, because it can be done manually, so I assumed the goal was to see how to control a conveyor belt with various speed settings on the slider and the game accepted it as a solution. As such I probably skipped right past some coding basics. Eventually I'll redo the tutorials instead of refunding the game on the spot, but even if I manage to figure it out, I'll be well past the refund limit. With all that in mind, I suppose this can be a good learning game because you get positive reinforcement and a visual feedback of machinery functioning based on your code, but I would only recommend it to people with some coding experience or a lot of time on their hands, when the game is on a heavy discount. Personally I would be refunding it if I wouldn't have picked it up at a 50% discount.
As a Software Engineer in the current AI-pocalypse, this game is a refreshing take on coding without any AI and just pure logic and skill. I haven't yet completed the game but each level so far has been creatively crafted. And gaming-coding is imo the best way to learn coding. So a 100% recommendation to those who are beginning their coding or want to go back to their basics.
Amazing and intuitive game. All the negative comments about complexity and lack of tutoring - It's an SE sim, so search instead of complaining. You really don't need much more than the fundamentals, plus you can watch the youtube vids for an in-depth answer. Only a few negative things to mention: - Not the most comfortable IDE - Wonky physics that vary from run to run - Leaderboards are filled with cheesed results (Also scoring is impacted by your pc, percentiles are very random each run)
As someone who is learning Programming, this game is AMAZING, my recommendation for those like me who are not good at programming whatsoever, ask the ai for help, learn the basics, learn to think logical, this "game" is all about understanding what the level is asking for, thinking of solucions and finally asking for guidance with the AI. I am currently on the level call "Triangulation", following the processes i have been using thus far, and also learning the basic concept of Triangulation. For me is a win win.
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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is currently priced at 17.49€ on Steam.
No, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 17.49€ on Steam.
Yes, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator received 240 positive votes out of a total of 301 achieving a rating of 7.44.
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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator was developed by Prof. Scherer and published by PlayWay S.A..
Yes, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is not playable on MacOS.
No, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is not playable on Linux.
No, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is not playable on Steam Deck.
This information about JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is not available yet.
No, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator does not support VR.
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is a single-player game.
No, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator does not currently offer any DLC.
Yes, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Yes, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Game modes
Features
Online players
5
Developer
Prof. Scherer
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Release
18 Jan 2025
Platforms
Remote Play