# Games like while True: learn()

> The closest matches to while True: learn(): Learning Factory, Human Resource Machine, 7 Billion Humans, SHENZHEN I/O, and The Farmer Was Replaced. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Learning Factory](https://imho.run/games/1150090/learning-factory) — Also Science and Cats, like while True: learn(). 156 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150090/)
2. [Human Resource Machine](https://imho.run/games/375820/human-resource-machine) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 1,452 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/375820/)
3. [7 Billion Humans](https://imho.run/games/792100/7-billion-humans) — A frequent pick in while True: learn() players' libraries, and another Indie. 811 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/792100/)
4. [SHENZHEN I/O](https://imho.run/games/504210/shenzhen-i-o) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 2,198 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504210/)
5. [The Farmer Was Replaced](https://imho.run/games/2060160/the-farmer-was-replaced) — A frequent pick in while True: learn() players' libraries, and another Strategy. 3,608 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2060160/)
6. [Logic World](https://imho.run/games/1054340/logic-world) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 252 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054340/)
7. [JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2216770/joy-of-programming-software-engineering-simulator) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 233 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2216770/)
8. [Hacknet](https://imho.run/games/365450/hacknet) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
9. [Comet 64](https://imho.run/games/1397290/comet-64) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 143 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397290/)
10. [Quantum Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/2802710/quantum-odyssey) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 86 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2802710/)
11. [Opus Magnum](https://imho.run/games/558990/opus-magnum) — Also Programming and Logic, like while True: learn(). 3,341 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/558990/)
12. [Turing Complete](https://imho.run/games/1444480/turing-complete) — A frequent pick in while True: learn() players' libraries, and another Simulation. 2,703 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1444480/)
13. [Virtual Circuit Board](https://imho.run/games/1885690/virtual-circuit-board) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 228 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1885690/)
14. [Alan's Automaton Workshop](https://imho.run/games/1289990/alan-s-automaton-workshop) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 68 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289990/)
15. [Lightmatter](https://imho.run/games/994140/lightmatter) — Also Dynamic Narration and Science, like while True: learn(). 437 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/994140/)
16. [Linkito](https://imho.run/games/2312770/linkito) — Also Programming and Logic, like while True: learn(). 74 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2312770/)
17. [Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft](https://imho.run/games/1724140/craftomation-101-programming-craft) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 720 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724140/)
18. [A Little to the Left](https://imho.run/games/1629520/a-little-to-the-left) — Also Cats and Logic, like while True: learn(). 9,531 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/)
19. [Baba Is You](https://imho.run/games/736260/baba-is-you) — Also Programming and Logic, like while True: learn(). 12,222 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736260/)
20. [Automachef](https://imho.run/games/984800/automachef) — Also Programming, like while True: learn(). 269 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/984800/)
21. [Prime Mover](https://imho.run/games/693700/prime-mover) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 146 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/693700/)
22. [World of Contraptions](https://imho.run/games/681640/world-of-contraptions) — Also Programming and Science, like while True: learn(). 69 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681640/)
23. [Kaizen: A Factory Story](https://imho.run/games/2275490/kaizen-a-factory-story) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 457 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2275490/)
24. [LogicBots](https://imho.run/games/290020/logicbots) — Also Programming and Education, like while True: learn(). 108 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290020/)

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## About while True: learn()

Developed by Luden.io and released in 2019, while True: learn() is an indie simulation that presents players with flowchart-based logic puzzles as they explore machine learning concepts. The game mechanics include genetic algorithms, visual data sorting, and node activation puzzles tied to a money system. Reviewers describe the experience as contemplative and whimsical, highlighting the cute aesthetic and fun logic challenges that make complex AI topics approachable. Players can learn about the history of AI through visual data puzzles presented in short bursts suitable for solo play. The game runs at a normal difficulty over a medium length campaign and is verified for Steam Deck. It holds an 88% positive rating from over 3,100 Steam reviews and is priced at $12.99.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 619150
- **Developer:** Luden.io
- **Publisher:** Luden.io
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jan 17, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 73
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/619150/while-true-learn)
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