Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1366 x 768 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 660 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 3840 x 2160 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 660 MB d'espace disque disponible
EXAPUNKS
A deep dive into hacker logic where over half the sampled audience has sunk more than 25 hours into building circuits and dodging corporate security. Backed by 394 positive reviews out of 419 total post-launch evaluations, translating to a 94 percent approval rate and a 95 percent all-time Steam history.
What it's about: The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 170 | 155 | 6 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 37 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.
🪤 46 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core mechanics and puzzle design anchor the praise with 155 positive mentions out of 170 total in gameplay.
- The cyberpunk narrative framing captivates solvers, generating 36 positive mentions out of 37 in story.
- Visual presentation hits the right retro hacker aesthetic, earning 29 positive mentions out of 29 in graphics.
- Dedicated longevity shows as 214 players logged over 25 hours with a staggering 99 percent approval rate in that bracket.
Weaknesses
- Interface elements frustrate a small subset of users, logging 2 negative mentions out of 5 in ui.
- Initial tutorials or early hours can alienate beginners, reflected by a lower 42 percent approval rate in the under-two-hours playtime bucket out of 19 reviews.
Who is it for?
Puzzle enthusiasts and aspiring hackers who love optimizing assembly code and untangling intricate logic puzzles.
Is EXAPUNKS worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 1,897 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and puzzle design anchor the praise. Current price: 9,75€ (50% off).
Verdict
An exceptionally crafted programming sandbox that rewards patience and logical thinking with endless replayability. It maintains a very positive standing across thousands of reviews, proving essential for fans of technical engineering challenges.
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