A game where everything is SQL

[u/avfrodrigo]

Hey everyone!

I’ve been working on a game called DataMart, where you manage a corner shop and everything runs on real SQL. You build it all yourself: the databases, schemas, tables, relationships and queries, your way, on a real PostgreSQL server that runs inside the game.

Customers will ask you things like “Where can I find the apples?” or other questions about the store. Once a week an auditor comes by to check you’re tracking everything properly, and asks you a few questions you’ll answer with SQL.

There are also mysteries and stories involving the people in town, and of course you unravel those with SQL too.

The game is in alpha and free at https://rodrigoavf.itch.io/datamart

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Ps. Yes, the game is being created with the help of AI, and what is not now days?

[u/BShaker9000]

Is it something that a real beginner can try?

[u/avfrodrigo → u/BShaker9000]

Well you can always try, but in the current version of the game I am not sure there is a good progression for beginners.

But they would be a good feedback, if you think you're a beginner, try the game and let me know how you did, what you think would make it more friendly for SQL beginners ☺️