# Exapunks: A Programming Puzzle Game from 2018

A Hacker News discussion revisits the 2018 programming puzzle game Exapunks. Players solve challenges by writing code for in-game viruses, blending logic with narrative. The game remains popular among coding enthusiasts for its unique approach to teaching programming concepts.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.zachtronics.com/exapunks/) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:41:19 +0000