EXAPUNKS: A Cyberpunk Hacking Puzzle Adventure

9/12/2026, 12:50:05 PM

Release date: 10/22/2018

Tags: #programming #puzzle #hacking #automation #indie #simulation #logic #cyberpunk

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Score: 95%Very Positive
Review Count: 1,897 reviews
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¥ 2,300 (JPY)

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$19.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

EXAPUNKS is a Zachtronics puzzle game where you play a hacker fighting a phage in 1997. Program EXAs to hack networks, learn from underground zines, and solve open-ended challenges.

Who this is for

For fans of intricate programming puzzles and immersive cyberpunk narratives, EXAPUNKS is a must-play. Experience Zachtronics' signature depth and open-ended design.

Details

Overview

In the gritty year of 1997, EXAPUNKS plunges players into a world where a hacker's life is on the line. Afflicted with the phage, your only hope for survival lies in a desperate deal: one hack for one dose of medicine. With nothing left to lose, you must navigate complex networks and execute daring hacks. Developed by the renowned Zachtronics, known for their intricate puzzle titles like Opus Magnum and SHENZHEN I/O, EXAPUNKS offers a unique blend of programming, puzzle-solving, and a compelling cyberpunk narrative.

Highlights

Program Your EXAs: Write code for your Execution Agents (EXAs) to infiltrate networks, replicate, delete files, and eliminate rival EXAs, all while covering your tracks.
Learn from TRASH WORLD NEWS: Immerse yourself in the underground computer magazine, TRASH WORLD NEWS, to learn hacking techniques, discover secret information, and absorb biting commentary.
Open-Ended Puzzles: Tackle challenges with a high degree of freedom, allowing for multiple solutions and creative approaches to hacking various systems.

Who It's For

EXAPUNKS is designed for players who enjoy challenging logic puzzles, programming challenges, and immersive cyberpunk settings. If you appreciate games that require strategic thinking and offer deep, open-ended gameplay, this title is sure to captivate you. Fans of Zachtronics' previous works will find familiar depth and complexity here.

Game Info

EXAPUNKS is a single-player puzzle game developed and published by Zachtronics. It features Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud support, and a vibrant Steam Workshop community. The game is available in English and has received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' user reception on Steam. It was released on October 22, 2018.