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EXAPUNKS

Open-ended programming puzzles about hacking networks with programmable agents

Zachtronics · Released Oct 22, 2018

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 1,426
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Oct 13, 2022
Minimum PC
1366 x 768
4 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is EXAPUNKS?

A programming puzzle game set in 1997. In each hacking task, you program agents called EXAs to move through computer networks, modify files, copy themselves, and stop other agents. The story follows a former hacker who trades jobs for doses of treatment.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy writing code to solve open-ended puzzles
  • +you like experimenting with agents that work in parallel
  • +you want a 1990s hacker setting and underground zines

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer puzzles that require no code
  • −you want detailed guidance and a gentle learning curve
  • −you dislike working within tight programming constraints

What players say

96% of 1,426 reviews are positive

Players praise the freedom to find different solutions, the programming puzzles, and the writing, art, and music. Others say the instructions can be unclear, the difficulty can jump sharply, and restrictions make later puzzles tedious.

Players over time

▼ -51% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 26 players on Oct 11, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20268
Nov 6, 20269
Nov 5, 20265
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20268
Nov 2, 20266
Nov 1, 202610
Oct 31, 202610
Oct 30, 20268
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20266
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 202612
Oct 22, 202610
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20266
Oct 19, 20267
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 20269
Oct 15, 20260
Oct 14, 202612
Oct 13, 202611
Oct 12, 202620
Oct 11, 202626
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 202615
Oct 8, 202615
Oct 7, 202618
Oct 6, 202614
Oct 5, 202617
Oct 4, 202615
Oct 3, 202613
Oct 2, 202614
Oct 1, 202611
Sep 30, 20268
Sep 29, 20267
Sep 28, 202610
Sep 27, 20268
Sep 26, 20268
Sep 25, 20269
Sep 24, 202610
Sep 23, 202613
Sep 23, 202610
Sep 22, 202611

How many players finish EXAPUNKS?

7.3% of Steam players have unlocked «EXAPUNK», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

EXAPUNKS screenshot 1

EXAPUNKS system requirements

Minimum: 1366 x 768, 4 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run EXAPUNKS?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
1366 x 768
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
660 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
2.0 GHz
Graphics
3840 x 2160
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
660 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does EXAPUNKS have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does EXAPUNKS run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
16
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does EXAPUNKS use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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