Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with TIS-100.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like TIS-100
- 22 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked TIS-100 also play
The closest matches to TIS-100: SHENZHEN I/O, SpaceChem, Turing Complete, Opus Magnum, and EXAPUNKS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Programming and Hacking, like TIS-100.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
The full ranked list: top 24 games like TIS-100
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Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Zachtronics
- Price: $6.99checked Nov 4
- 98% of 2,542 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
- Assembly programming
- Puzzle solving
- Resource management
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Reviewers mention these as similar to TIS-100
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Prime Mover
Why this: Also Programming and Education, like TIS-100.
ABI-DOS
Why this: Also Programming and Hacking, like TIS-100.
Baba Is You
Why this: Also Programming and Logic, like TIS-100.
7 Billion Humans
Why this: Also Programming and Automation, like TIS-100.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to TIS-100, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Upload Labs
Why this: Shares resource management with TIS-100.
Plasma
Why this: Also Programming and Automation, like TIS-100.
Bitburner
Why this: Also Programming and Hacking, like TIS-100.
More from Zachtronics
Other recommendable Steam games by Zachtronics, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Last Call BBS
Why this: Also Automation and Logic, like TIS-100.
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
Why this: Same challenging mood as TIS-100.
About TIS-100
The closest matches to TIS-100: SHENZHEN I/O, SpaceChem, Turing Complete, Opus Magnum, and EXAPUNKS. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If TIS-100 is your kind of game, the closest matches are SHENZHEN I/O, SpaceChem and Turing Complete — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and nostalgic, and single out its assembly programming and puzzle solving. 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.
TIS-100 is an indie simulation game released in 2015 by Zachtronics that tasks players with manipulating assembly programming concepts to solve puzzles under strict resource constraints. The gameplay centers on puzzle-solving and resource management within a programming and logic framework. Players describe the experience as challenging and nostalgic, with tactical positioning matters emerging as a key consideration during gameplay. Reviewers highlight the satisfying nature of these design elements. The game is priced at $6.99 USD, supports solo play only, and is not officially supported on Steam Deck. With 98% positive reviews from 2542 Steam users, the game offers a medium-length experience designed for short, focused sessions despite its demanding difficulty.
About 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!
Is TIS-100 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 2,542 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
People who play it also play: SHENZHEN I/O, SpaceChem, Turing Complete
Frequently asked about TIS-100
Can I run it?
Does TIS-100 work on Steam Deck?
TIS-100 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does TIS-100 cost?
TIS-100 is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to TIS-100?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside TIS-100 are SHENZHEN I/O, SpaceChem, Turing Complete.
Who developed TIS-100?
TIS-100 was developed by Zachtronics.