
TIS-100 stands out as one of the best Simulation/Indie titles in recent memory.
95
Verdict
97%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 4K reviews)
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
TIS-100 is a programming/puzzle video game developed by Zachtronics Industries. The game has the player develop mock assembly language code to perform certain tasks on a fictional, virtualized 1970s computer that has been corrupted. The game was released for Windows, OS X, and Linux personal computers in July 2015. A mobile port was released for iPadOS in January 2016.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 18d ago
[h1]What it is, and what the other reviews don't tell you[/h1] This is a programming game that basically teaches you assembly language. But what they don't tell you is that it's also a horror game, and the dawning dread of what I was putting together still didn't prepare me for what I got this horrid little machine to show me - even though I expected it, even though I could almost imagine it, even though it was ultra-low resolution. There's something about how bleary you are, how late it can get when you're working on projects, that makes it particularly insidious. 8/10 (Would benefit from some playlists). But for those who just can't handle any level of spooky, I figured a warning was in order.
Played for not even half an hour an absolutely LOVE it already! Beautifully simple - simply beautifull!
I love the lack of hand holding on solving the problems. This game has been well worth the time invested so far, I hope to take it all the way to the finish line.
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