Squally
Released Jul 2023
Squally is a 2D puzzle RPG programming game that teaches you how to hack. Control the world by rewriting it in x86/x64 assembly language!
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Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
Squally launched out of Early Access on July 22, 2023, after several years of development. At that time, the developer explicitly stated this was not the final update, listing several pieces of work still in progress: an unfinished Snow chapter, level design polish, localization improvements, gameplay polish (sound effects, music, animations), and the possibility of additional mini-games. This made clear that more content was intended to follow the 1.0 launch.
However, the July 22, 2023 launch post is the last official communication from the developer. As of June 27, 2026, nearly three years have passed with no follow-up posts, patch notes, or announcements of any kind. The promised Snow chapter and other improvements have never been confirmed as delivered or cancelled. This extended silence — far beyond what the prior development cadence would suggest — means it is impossible to confirm whether the remaining planned content is still being worked on, has been quietly abandoned, or was silently shipped without a news post. Anyone waiting for the Snow chapter or other promised content cannot currently determine its status.
Evidence
Developer confirmed the 1.0 / Early Access exit is not the final update, explicitly listing remaining work: unfinished Snow chapter, level design polish, localization updates, gameplay polish, and potentially more mini-games.
This is the last developer communication on record. No posts, patches, or announcements have been made since this date — a gap of nearly three years as of June 2026.
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Developer
Publisher
Squalr, Inc.
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Squally is a 2D puzzle RPG game that teaches video game hacking!
In other words: this game teaches you the "hardest" parts of computer science in the coolest way possible.
After crash landing on a strange planet, Squally must help the inhabitants to fight the evil forces plaguing their lands. Squally can make use of their supernatural powers to manipulate the world around them -- using x86/x64 assembly.
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This game does not assume you have any background in programming. Anybody can play!
However do not fear! Assembly language is not as hard as people think! Unfortunately, it is often taught in a very poor manner. Squally is a game to solve this problem by assembly language approachable and fun.
Supplementary topics like binary and hex are taught through puzzles and gameplay.
Note: Linux and Mac builds teach x64 assembly, whereas Windows teaches x86 assembly. This is due to technical constraints on the compilers used for each platform.
Looking for more learning material on hacking? Search Youtube for CS420, our free game hacking courses.
In other words: this game teaches you the "hardest" parts of computer science in the coolest way possible.
After crash landing on a strange planet, Squally must help the inhabitants to fight the evil forces plaguing their lands. Squally can make use of their supernatural powers to manipulate the world around them -- using x86/x64 assembly.
Join our Discord at
Who is this game for?
Anybody with sufficient motivation should be able to complete the main storyline in this game! For the experienced hackers out there, this can be a great refresher and a test of your assembly language knowledge.This game does not assume you have any background in programming. Anybody can play!
What does it teach?
The main skill that Squally aims to teach is assembly language (x86/x64). Assembly language is one of the most crucial but difficult to master skills for an aspiring hacker.However do not fear! Assembly language is not as hard as people think! Unfortunately, it is often taught in a very poor manner. Squally is a game to solve this problem by assembly language approachable and fun.
Supplementary topics like binary and hex are taught through puzzles and gameplay.
Note: Linux and Mac builds teach x64 assembly, whereas Windows teaches x86 assembly. This is due to technical constraints on the compilers used for each platform.
Looking for more learning material on hacking? Search Youtube for CS420, our free game hacking courses.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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