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EXAPUNKS Free Download (v26.03.2023)

EXAPUNKS is a programming puzzle game set in a retro 1980s hacker world where players write assembly code to control virtual agents called EXAs. Solve over 100 challenges by hacking networks, optimizing code, and competing on leaderboards in an alternate history where computing evolved along different paths. The game blends coding problem-solving with narrative elements through in-game emails, magazines, and a mysterious storyline about a debilitating illness. Progress by completing assignments for various clients, unlocking new hardware, and refining solutions to achieve efficiency and elegance in your code.

Puzzle Simulation
EXAPUNKS
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Zachtronics
Publisher:
Zachtronics
Highlights

EXAPUNKS Features

  • Write and execute assembly-like code to control multiple EXAs that interact with interconnected network nodes.
  • Solve over 100 programming puzzles ranging from simple data transfers to complex signal processing and encryption tasks.
  • Optimize solutions for size, speed, and cycle count to earn rankings on global and friend leaderboards.
  • Progress through a story-driven campaign featuring in-game emails, zines, and a mystery surrounding a degenerative disease.
  • Unlock new hardware modules and instructions as you advance, expanding the capabilities of your EXAs.
  • Test and debug code in real time with visual execution tracing to understand how instructions affect network state.
  • Share and compare solutions with other players through replays and leaderboard rankings.
  • Experience a unique 1980s-inspired aesthetic with cassette tapes, zines, and retro-futuristic computer interfaces.
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

  1. Click the download button below. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free EXAPUNKS:
    • Run or double-click setup_exapunks_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1366 x 768
  • DirectX: DirectX 11
  • Storage: 660 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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