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colobot
Source code of open-source Colobot: Gold Edition project developed by Epsitec and TerranovaTeam
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a very different take on programmable rts is https://colobot.info/
this is a very old game that has seen an open source release (including free assets) somewhat recently.
the original game is fully playable on modern platforms; lately some multiplayer features were added that look quite a bit of fun.
this is an early-noughties 3d rts, with the twist that all units (including the enemy, though this is obscured during normal gameplay) run user-editable code that can be changed in-game.
the rts campaign is supplemented by exercises designed to introduce complete beginners to programming (e.g. write a maze solver or a waypoint-driver flight controller).
the genius is, in my opinion, in that the affordances and fidelity of the simulation is such that controlling e.g. a flying flighter is fun and accessible.
do give this a go -- perhaps with your kids.
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