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You Are The Code

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73%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, story
100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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You Are The Code is a single player simulation game. It was developed by ThinkWithGames and was released on September 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You Are The Code is a programming puzzle game where you navigate and execute pre-existing lines of code to achieve specific outputs without typing. Bugs attempt to erase your code as you move through lines, adding strategic challenge. With 150 levels and no prior coding skills required, it offers a unique, turn-based puzzle experience.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features creative puzzle mechanics that are both fun and challenging, making it highly recommended for fans of logic puzzles.
  • It has a good variety of levels and introduces new mechanics smoothly, keeping the gameplay engaging without overwhelming the player.
  • The game is accessible to those unfamiliar with programming, yet offers enough depth for experienced players to enjoy the challenge.
  • The music can be repetitive and distracting, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Some levels towards the end may feel tedious, potentially impacting the enjoyment for some players.
  • The game could benefit from more in-depth levels and exploration of its mechanics in future updates.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its creative puzzle mechanics and engaging meta-puzzles, with over 150 levels that introduce new commands and concepts seamlessly. Players appreciate the variety and depth of the mechanics, particularly as they evolve towards the end, allowing for unique interactions and coding challenges. The inclusion of a custom level editor further enhances replayability, making it a standout title in the puzzle genre.

    • “Highly recommended if you like creative puzzle mechanics and a bit of meta-puzzle stuff!”
    • “I enjoyed the variety of mechanics, particularly near the end where things get meta in both the 'some puzzles can affect others' sense, as well as the 'run code to modify the code' sense.”
    • “Excellent puzzle game where all the mechanics and interface are real programming commands (or adaptations of them) and their logic works perfectly.”
    • “Instead, the topic is used as a theme for the mechanics and backstory, which is about the player being trapped within the 'yact-os' (operating system), needing to escape.”
    • “There are plenty of levels (150 plus some meta) that, for good or bad, felt they never exhausted each mechanic, swapping commands and concepts every few levels, leaving room for future updates or community-made ones, since it includes a custom level editor, to make your own or play someone else's.”
    • “The levels are segmented across folders; each folder relies on a new command or showcases a previously unexplored mechanic.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are appreciated for their quality, especially considering the game's text-only format, and the simplicity of the visuals complements the narrative effectively.

    • “The visuals are impressive, especially for a text-only game, and I appreciate that the narrative remains straightforward.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life in a vibrant and immersive way.”
    • “The art style is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making every scene visually captivating.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be generally reasonable, with a few tedious levels towards the end. It is recommended for those who enjoy puzzle grinding, and the game effectively explains its programming concepts, making it accessible to a wider audience.

    • “The game has a nice chill programming vibe, but there are a few tedious levels towards the end that feel like unnecessary grinding.”
    • “If you enjoy puzzle grinding, this game might be for you, but be prepared for some repetitive tasks that can become tedious.”
    • “While the game does a good job of explaining programming concepts, the grinding elements can feel overwhelming at times.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game may not offer immediate replayability due to the nature of puzzle-solving, as players are likely to remember solutions after their first playthrough. However, the satisfaction derived from solving the puzzles suggests that returning to the game after some time could provide a rewarding experience. Long-term replay value remains uncertain, given its recent release.

    • “While it may not be a game you can jump back into right after finishing due to the freshness of the solutions, I believe that the satisfaction of solving these puzzles will make them just as enjoyable to rediscover after some time away.”
    • “The game offers a unique experience that encourages players to return and explore different strategies, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “With its intricate puzzles and varying solutions, I can see this game having a high replay value as players will want to challenge themselves and uncover new ways to solve the problems.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around the player being trapped within the 'yact-os' operating system, with a focus on escaping, which serves as both a thematic backdrop and a mechanic. Reviewers appreciate the increasing difficulty and find the meta-story to be charming.

    • “The topic is used as a theme for the mechanics and backstory, which revolves around the player being trapped within the 'yact-os' (operating system) and needing to escape.”
    • “I appreciate the ramp in difficulty, and the meta-story is charming!”
    • “Instead, the topic is used as a theme for the mechanics and backstory, which is about the player being trapped within the 'yact-os' (operating system), needing to escape.”
    • “I appreciate the ramp in difficulty, and the meta-story is cute!”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music has received mixed feedback, with some users feeling it does not align well with the game's theme, particularly criticizing the church organ tracks for being repetitive and distracting.

    • “My only negative regard is the music, which I don’t think matches the theme, especially the one with the church organ. It feels repetitive and becomes distracting quite rapidly.”
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You Are The Code is a simulation game.

You Are The Code is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

You Are The Code was released on September 18, 2025.

You Are The Code was developed by ThinkWithGames.

You Are The Code has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

You Are The Code is a single player game.

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