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Codyssey – control system programming game (open beta)

Codyssey – control system programming game (open beta)

by andersource·Jun 16, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidNiche GemCozy

Control systems focus sets it apart from generic coding puzzle games like Human Resource Machine.

Strengths
  • •Two years of iteration shows genuine craft beyond weekend project energy.
  • •Brython integration makes Python run client-side without server execution costs.
  • •Demo available without signup lowers barrier to trying before purchasing.
Weaknesses
  • •Brython has known limitations compared to Pyodide for complex Python standard library usage.
  • •Control systems niche narrows audience compared to general programming puzzle games.
Category
Education
Target Audience

Beginning programmers and educators teaching control systems concepts

Similar To

Human Resource Machine · Shenzhen I/O · CodeCombat

Post Description

Hi HN! Codyssey is a small game where you write simple control system logic in Python to solve minigames.

I've been working on it for over two years; its first iteration was as a workshop for beginning programmers with just basic Python knowledge. I wanted something that would take abstract code and make it visual, interactive and fun. Now, after many iterations, I'm launching it as a small web game.

To try the beta:

1. Create an account (to try a demo without signup, go here[0]).

2. "Start tutorial"

3. "Buy" (top right) -> "Join Open Beta"

I'd love to hear your feedback!

Behind the scenes, Brython[1] is used to run the code. I'd have preferred pyodide or micropython (and might get back to doing it), but both ended up having technical issues and Brython was easier to integrate.

Cheers, and hope you enjoy!

[0] https://codyssey.andersource.dev/demo/demo.html

[1] https://brython.info/

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