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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator player count chart
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 281.
History from Jan 1, 2024
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -61.54% | 5 |
| October 2026 | n/a | -76.79% | 13 |
| September 2026 | 13 | +600% | 56 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -27.27% | 8 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +0% | 11 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -15.38% | 11 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -82.89% | 13 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +850% | 76 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +0% | 8 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -33.33% | 8 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -7.69% | 12 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +44.44% | 13 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -35.71% | 9 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +7.69% | 14 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -13.33% | 13 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -46.43% | 15 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +154.55% | 28 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +10% | 11 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -16.67% | 10 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -40% | 12 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -67.74% | 20 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -77.94% | 62 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +3022.22% | 281 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +0% | 9 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -47.06% | 9 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +54.55% | 17 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -50% | 11 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +4.76% | 22 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +31.25% | 21 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +14.29% | 16 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -6.67% | 14 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +15.38% | 15 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -74.51% | 13 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -15% | 51 |
| January 2024 | n/a | n/a | 60 |
How many people play JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator right now?
At this moment JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has 5 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #10,167 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. Today's peak is 25% above its 30-day average daily peak of 4.
Is JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator averaged a daily peak of 4 players, down 69% compared with the 30 days before (13). Its highest point this month (12) is 33% above the same period last year (9). In its first month after release (Jan 1, 2024) it peaked at 60 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 281, set on Jan 1, 2025.
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About JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
- Developer
- Prof. Scherer
- Publisher
- PlayWay S.A.
- Released
- Jan 1, 2024
- Genre
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 6 languages
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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator price history
Good time to buy? Decent, but it has been cheaper. JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is 32% off at $17.08 right now; the lowest we have recorded is $8.99 (Oct 20, 2026).Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
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JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator achievements
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has 46 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 10.1% of them; the rarest, Not in the Wrong Hands, is held by 0.1% of players.
Earn First StarComplete a level and earn your first star.91.5%
The First HourClock 1 hour of in-game simulation time.40.0%
Complete the TutorialComplete all tutorial levels with at least one star.37.9%
Your First 10 Lines of CodeWrite your first 10 lines of code.36.2%
Talk to the AssistantHave a helpful chat with our expert-system powered assistant.27.3%
The Better HalfSolve a level better than 50% of other solutions created so far.26.4%
The Upper QuartileSolve a level better than 75% of other solutions created so far.26.0%
Two HoursClock 2 hours of in-game simulation time.25.0%
The Ten Percent ClubSolve a level better than 90% of other solutions created so far.24.4%
The Five Percent ThresholdSolve a level better than 95% of other solutions created so far.22.4%
Earn 10 StarsComplete enough levels to earn 10 stars.20.0%
One Out of HundredSolve a level better than 99% of other solutions created so far.15.7%
Five HoursClock 5 hours of in-game simulation time.11.0%
50 Lines of CodeWrite a total of 50 lines of code.10.4%
The First FactboxFind your first factbox and collect the factsheet stored inside.9.8%
Ten HoursEnter the matrix. Clock 10 hours of in-game simulation time.5.1%
Infrastructure GeniusComplete all levels in the Logistics category with at least one star.5.0%
The LeaderboardSubmit your results to the leaderboard.4.4%
100 Lines of CodeWrite a total of 100 lines of code.3.9%
Ride Your BikeGo for a ride on your perfectly ordinary bicycle.3.8%
Play a Workshop LevelDownload and play a level from the Steam Workshop.3.7%
Share Your CodeAttach your code and submit it to the leaderboard.2.5%
Create Your OwnCreate and play your own level in the included level editor.1.8%
Earn 25 StarsComplete enough levels and optional challenges to earn 25 stars.1.7%
25 HoursMore than a whole day. Clock 25 hours of in-game simulation time.1.6%
Open 5 FactboxesFind and open 5 factboxes to collect their factsheets.0.9%
250 Lines of CodeWrite a total of 250 lines of code.0.8%
50 HoursClock 50 hours of in-game simulation time. Good thing the simulation can be sped up.0.8%
Top 10Rank within the top 10 of a leaderboard.0.8%
The Cars Are Driving Themselves!Complete all levels in the Autonomous Driving category with at least one star.0.8%
Bronze LeaderboardRank third place on a leaderboard.0.4%
Silver LeaderboardRank second place on a leaderboard.0.4%
Open 10 FactboxesFind and open 10 factboxes to collect their factsheets.0.3%
Gold LeaderboardRank first place on a leaderboard.0.3%
Creative PursuitsComplete all levels in the Creative category with at least one star.0.3%
Earn 50 StarsComplete enough levels and optional challenges to earn 50 stars.0.2%
Run Out of MemoryExceed your available memory and get an out of memory exception.0.2%
Algorithms & Data-StructuresComplete all levels in the Algorithms & Data-Structures category with at least one star.0.2%
Black HatComplete all levels in the Hacking category with at least one star.0.2%
1000 Lines of CodeBecome a fluent programmer by writing 1000 lines of code.0.1%
Open 20 FactboxesBecome a true collector. Find and open 20 factboxes.0.1%
All The PerksUnlock every perk available in the game.0.1%
Mind-bendersComplete all levels in the Puzzles category with at least one star.0.1%
The Smart in SmartHomeComplete all levels in the SmartHome category with at least one star.0.1%
Machines Are Taking OverComplete all levels in the Machine Learning category with at least one star.0.1%
Not in the Wrong HandsComplete all levels in the Military category with at least one star.0.1%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator news and patch notes
- Aug 31, 2025 Small free content update
- Jul 24, 2025 Games Forged in Germany Fest
- Jan 28, 2025 Patch 1.0.2 Patch notes
- Jan 19, 2025 Hotfix 1.0.1 Patch notes
- Jan 18, 2025 JOY OF PROGRAMMING 1.0
- Jan 15, 2025 Announcing my second game Card Coder
- Nov 8, 2024 Update #15 and 1.0 Announcement
- Sep 18, 2024 Update #14
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator FAQ
Is JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator dead?
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 281.
How many people play JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator?
5 people are playing JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator?
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator reached its all-time Steam peak of 281 concurrent players on Jan 1, 2025.
Is JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator growing or declining?
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 4, down 69% compared with the previous 30 days.
How much does JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator cost?
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is on sale on Steam right now: $17.08, 32% off its usual $25.18. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on Steam is $8.99 (50% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $17.08 right now.
Is JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator on sale right now?
Yes. JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is 32% off on Steam right now, $17.08 instead of $25.18. The lowest we have recorded is $8.99.
Is JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator good?
Steam players rate JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator Mostly Positive: 79% of 301 reviews are positive.
When did JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator come out?
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator was released on Steam on Jan 1, 2024.
Who made JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator?
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator was developed by Prof. Scherer and published by PlayWay S.A..
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