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Hard Chip is a realistic puzzle and optimization game about designing processors, covering CPU logic, floor planning and propagation delay. It suits tinkerers who enjoy understanding and refining technical systems.
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The closest matches for Hard Chip are Turing Complete, LogicBots and Orbox C. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hard Chip special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Puzzles and brain teasers
An open-ended puzzle game where you design circuit boards from single transistors up to a processor, then compare the speed and efficiency of your solutions with other players.
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Gameplay comes before story
A Minesweeper-style logic puzzle played on globes made of hexagonal, square or triangular tiles. Games range from one-minute rounds to hour-long marathons.
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A Zachtronics programming puzzler where you build circuits and write code in a compact assembly language. The authentic-feeling manual and demanding optimization challenges make it a true tinkerer's test.
