Get Better at Algorithms While Playing Games

These games will make you think.

Valerie
Dare To Be Better

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Games can do so much more than just entertain. I already discussed my favorite programming games for adults and kids but knowing a programming language is not enough. The journey into programming starts with basic but very important concepts — variables, functions, and algorithms.

Before you pick a heavy book on algorithms and decide that it’s too complicated, try these fun games instead. Even if you realize you are not into programming, at least you will have fun and learn something new along the way!

While True: Learn()

A recipe for a perfect game: take any topic and add a cat to the mix. As a result, you can even get an exciting puzzle about machine learning, neural networks, big data, and AI. I’m in!

SpaceChem

SpaceChem is another addictive, design-based puzzle game about building machines and fighting monsters in the name of…

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Valerie
Dare To Be Better

Self-taught software engineer, mom, avid reader, and artist writing about coding, creativity, and everything in between. ✨