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'CodeStrike': the free video game that teaches you how to program in Python from scratch

The game combines coding challenges with action to teach Python from scratch and with no prior experience

14/07/2025 09:20:00h

Editorial Team

Learning to program may seem difficult, but there are many more entertaining ways to do it. One of the most original is CodeStrike, an educational game that combines action and coding.

The title can already be downloaded for free from Steam and targets users with no experience. It offers to teach Python while completing missions in a science fiction shooter style.

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CodeStrike, an educational game that combines action and coding | La Derecha Diario

What is CodeStrike and how does it work?

CodeStrike was developed with a clear goal: to make programming accessible and fun. Through an action-packed story, the player progresses by solving real coding challenges.

The missions involve writing lines in Python to open doors, hack systems, control devices, or eliminate enemies. Each situation introduces key concepts such as variables, conditionals, loops, and functions.

Designed so anyone can learn

One of the keys to this game's success is its beginner-friendly approach. No prior knowledge is required. The system guides step by step and adapts to those just starting out in this field.

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One of the keys to this game's success is its approach for beginners | La Derecha Diario

This makes it ideal for students, curious individuals, or professionals who want to get into technology without feeling overwhelmed. The learning is progressive, visual, and interactive.

Free download and minimum requirements

Currently, CodeStrike is in early access, but it can already be played. It is downloaded for free from Steam and runs on PC with Windows 10.

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Currently, CodeStrike is in early access, but it can already be played | La Derecha Diario

The technical requirements are accessible: at least 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of disk space. It's ideal to install and start testing without much hassle.

Learning Python through gaming: a growing trend

The case of CodeStrike joins other platforms such as CodeCombat or Grasshopper, which also focus on gamified digital learning.

However, its visual, dynamic, and science fiction style makes it unique within the genre. It is a tool that has already begun to be used in classrooms and workshops as an educational resource.

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