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Games like Crayon Computer

If Crayon Computer is your kind of game, the closest matches are ABI-DOS, Kaizen: A Factory Story and CHR$(143) — 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 Crayon Computer: Crayon Computer is a 2D physics-based open-ended programming puzzle game. (if you call that programming)

2024Simulation3.99 USDWindows · macOSby Artless Games
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Players who liked Crayon Computer also play

Steam players who put hours into Crayon Computer 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. ABI-DOS

    WHY THIS

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

    Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Kaizen: A Factory Story

    WHY THIS

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

    Kaizen is an open-ended puzzle automation game from the original Zachtronics team, set in 1980s Japan. Design, build, and optimize production lines to create iconic products, like calculators, camcorders, and arcade machines.

    2025StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. CHR$(143)

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Crayon Computer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    A rich and challenging physics-based puzzle /logic /construction /programming game! Master ballistics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, chemical and nuclear reactions, use automation bricks, build structures, machines, vehicles, produce power, solve puzzles, pierce the fog and defeat CHR$!

    2021IndieSimulation7.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. SHENZHEN I/O

    WHY THIS

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

    BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.

    2016IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Comet 64

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Opus Magnum

    WHY THIS

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

    Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and SHENZHEN I/O. Design and build machines that assemble potions, poisons, and more using the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool: the transmutation engine!

    2017IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bombe

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Crayon Computer fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Minesweeper, but you only solve each situation once.

    2023Casual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    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 ↗
  2. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The NOexistenceN of Lilith

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Crayon Computer on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Crayon Computer.

    Lilith has returned from the fantasy world to become your desktop companion. Watch her wander freely across your screen with lively animations and dynamic real-time behaviors. Spend cozy everyday moments together as she keeps you company and eases the stress of daily life.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG1.79 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

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

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

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

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015

    WHY THIS

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

    A little game that’s not a game, winner of an old game jam that nobody’s ever heard of. So DON'T INSTALL IT!

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Artless Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Artless Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. 14 Minesweeper Variants

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    Minesweeper but the rules are changing.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. A=B

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    A=B is a programming puzzle game with only one instruction: A=B, which means replacing A with B.

    2022Indie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Understand

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.

    2020IndieCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 14 Minesweeper Variants 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    Minesweeper but the rules are changing, again.

    2024Casual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. YAPP: Yet Another Puzzle Platformer

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    A challenging puzzle platformer in which you clone and teleport.

    2017Indie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. YAPP2: Yet Another Pushing Puzzler

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    A weird 3d puzzle game.

    2018Indie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Spacecaps

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Artless Games, the studio behind Crayon Computer.

    In this puzzling space capsule, you can only move left and right, but any direction could be your left and right!

    2025Indie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Crayon Computer

How much does Crayon Computer cost?
Crayon Computer is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crayon Computer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crayon Computer are ABI-DOS, Kaizen: A Factory Story, CHR$(143).
Who developed Crayon Computer?
Crayon Computer was developed by Artless Games.

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 Crayon Computer.

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