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Games like Stack Machines

If Stack Machines is your kind of game, the closest matches are OCTOPTICOM 3D, OCTOPTICOM and 11111Game — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Stack Machines: Push and pop your way through Stack Machines - an open-ended puzzle programming game. Use a variety of modules to read, transform and output different input sequences. Optimize your solutions for size, module count, speed and cost-effectiveness.

2023Simulation11.99 USDWindows · Linuxby UP DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Stack Machines — Steam game cover

Players who liked Stack Machines also play

Steam players who put hours into Stack Machines also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. OCTOPTICOM 3D

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    OCTOPTICOM 3D is a major upgrade to your favorite open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Featuring 3D graphics and gameplay, refined ui, rewritten simulation, all original levels and components plus new additions, histograms and more.

    2024SimulationEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. OCTOPTICOM

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    OCTOPTICOM is an open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Use lasers, mirrors, filters and other components to read, transform and write sequences of colored squares.

    2018IndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 11111Game

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Master addition in different bases. Slide tiles to add them, take advantage of overflow mechanic and game's grid.

    2022Casual11.11 USDSteam ↗
  4. Virtual Circuit Board

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Virtual Circuit Board is the sandbox drawing-based logic simulator where you can build, program, decorate, and simulate anything from simple monochrome circuits to complex and colorful computers. Play with digital logic in this sandbox-only experience.

    2023Simulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. while True: learn()

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!

    2019IndieSimulation12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation17.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Comet 64

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Comet 64 is a programming puzzle game. The year is 1984. All you got is a Comet 64 home computer and the operator's manual it came with.

    2021IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Prime Mover

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Stack Machines fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Retrace the path of the Prime Mover to uncover the story of the Byte of Burden! Prime Mover is an open-ended puzzle game about designing circuit boards.

    2018IndieSimulation14.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stack Machines at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Human Fall Flat

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Townscaper

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Stack Machines on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Children of Clay

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  3. Mizi NO!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over.

    2024IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cats and Seek: Osaka

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Hey, do you have 5 minutes to spare? Let's play hide and seek with 100 cats in Osaka! 😻 Can you find them all?

    2023IndieCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.

    2021SimulationFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Learn to Fly 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!

    2017ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Revolution Idle

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    Join an experience where each revolution takes you further into the unknown! Revolution Idle challenges you to multiply your accumulators to reach unimaginable heights. Will you manage to reach infinity?

    2025IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from UP DEVELOPMENT LTD.

Other recommendable Steam games by UP DEVELOPMENT LTD., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. WIL

    WHY THIS

    Another title from UP DEVELOPMENT LTD., the studio behind Stack Machines.

    Use the SLING- NEW and UNIQUE mechanics ! Help WIL rescue his friends from terrible evil ! Jump right into the action, or roll out of trouble ! Hint: for jumping and speeding up- Use the SLING !All of this and more - exclusively in WIL. (Don't miss the opportunity to: Master the SLING !)

    2018ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. OCTOPTICOM

    WHY THIS

    Another title from UP DEVELOPMENT LTD., the studio behind Stack Machines. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    OCTOPTICOM is an open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Use lasers, mirrors, filters and other components to read, transform and write sequences of colored squares.

    2018IndieSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Sokosignal

    WHY THIS

    Another title from UP DEVELOPMENT LTD., the studio behind Stack Machines.

    Sokosignal is a puzzle game in which you send a signal with each move you make.

    2022IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. OCTOPTICOM 3D

    WHY THIS

    Another title from UP DEVELOPMENT LTD., the studio behind Stack Machines. Shares Simulation with Stack Machines.

    OCTOPTICOM 3D is a major upgrade to your favorite open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Featuring 3D graphics and gameplay, refined ui, rewritten simulation, all original levels and components plus new additions, histograms and more.

    2024SimulationEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Stack Machines

How much does Stack Machines cost?
Stack Machines is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Stack Machines?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stack Machines are OCTOPTICOM 3D, OCTOPTICOM, 11111Game.
Who developed Stack Machines?
Stack Machines was developed by UP DEVELOPMENT LTD..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Stack Machines.

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