Fun Games That Teach You Coding
Tags: coding, games, programming, gamedev
Published: 2024-03-14 06:32:25

Are you learning a new language? Do you find it kinda boring and you want to break that monotony,or do you want something to keep you interested in your learning journey to keep learning and motivated. Why don't  you play fun and engage in games to learn coding?
Here is a list of fun games to play and keep learning programming.

**CodingGame**

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This is the first website I used in playing games, it has a simple interface that is easy to navigate. This website supports most programming languages while providing fun, challenging, and engaging games to play and learn with.
Users can learn various programming languages, including C++, Java, Ruby, Python, and more

Beyond offering games, CodinGame also has tutorials and an active community and forums where you can interact with other developers just as you.

**CodeCombat**


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All core levels are free
Code combat starts players on simple coding challenges then rumps up the difficulty. It  is a fun and awesome game for everyone from professionals looking to level up their skills to children wanting to have fun. 

You can use code combat to learn python or Javascript, codecombat has plenty of resources for players including community forums and real time feedback via the code editor.

**CodeWars**

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CodeWars  It's designed to be challenging, making it perfect for experienced programmers who want to push their skills to the limit, it's like a gym for the brain. It offers coding challenges in various languages, including Python, Ruby, Java, and JavaScript. 
In order to start using it You’ll have to prove your skills first with a basic test of your understanding of the language you want to practice.
 
**Cyber Dojo**  

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Cyber Dojo has practice exercises and challenges for dozens of coding languages including Ruby, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and more. Each exercise spells out a challenge to complete with an example showing what the end result should look like..

**Flexbox Froggy**

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Want to learn how CSS flexbox works? Check out Flexbox Froggy. It has a simple interface that teaches you the basics of how things align in flexbox while you help Froggy and his friends.Flexbox Defense

Flexbox Froggy teaches users how to use CSS flexbox layout to create flexible and responsive layouts for the web.

**Flexbox Defense**

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Flexbox Defense is another great way to practice your flexbox skills. This time, you’ll move gun towers into position along a path to defeat oncoming waves of enemies, using the same kinds of commands as Flexbox Froggy.

**CSS Diner**

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CSS Diner is among the few free online coding games that can help users learn how to target HTML elements and apply CSS styles to them.

There are 32 levels that’ll teach you the basics of how CSS selectors work. Each level gets progressively more complex, building on what you’ve learned in previous lessons.

**Robocode**

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In this open-source game, users write code to control their tank and its movement, aiming, and firing. Robocode also provides APIs that let players interact with their virtual environment.

You’ll learn programming skills by building virtual robot battle tanks in Java or .NET. Battles are then played out on screen in real time.

**Untrusted**

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Untrusted is a meta-JavaScript adventure game that tests your JavaScript skills to solve problems. You use JavaScript to guide Dr. Eval through a machine continuum and alter his reality to move between levels. It’s a great game for practicing more complex JavaScript skills.



**CheckIO and Empire of Code**


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CheckIO and Empire of Code are both strategy games that can teach you JavaScript or Python. Empire of Code uses a space setting and you learn by defending your own base and attacking others, while CheckIO lets you improve your skills by using others’ solutions.



**Its Game Over, Guys**
There is no reason you can't have fun while learning, I have given you just a few games but there are more resources to check out on the internet. There will always be more challenges in life, it's good to embrace these challenges in order to boost your confidence in your coding journey and be able to problem solve in real life. 

Thanks for reading. See you in the next blog!😊🙌