CHR$(143) is a Simulation game from Nicolas Jean with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by crafting, automation, pixel art, puzzle.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Nicolas Jean
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Memory: 4 GB RAM - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
From Steam reviews
Review notes
CHR$(143) is worth a closer look if you want exploration, automation, and emotional story.
Best for players who want emotional story, exploration, and automation.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
You explore and outsmart AI.This is an incredible physics sandbox, logic and programming puzzle and automation base building games combined into one.I'll start by saying that this is one of the best puzzle games I have ever played, and the only one to…Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation filtered by crafting, automation, pixel art.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.