PacketRunner: Digital Resistance is now available to play for free! Download the demo and experience the full first three chapters of this terminal-based cyberpunk adventure.

You are a data packet. You carry classified whistleblower data through a hostile network of 20 nodes. DPI filters scan every byte. Surveillance hubs track your every move. Your mission: deliver the truth — or be destroyed trying.

[] 3 Full Chapters: Initialization, The Backbone, Deep Inspection — 20 playable network nodes[] 7 Unique Mini-Games: Caesar ciphers, hex forging, packet assembly, maze tunneling, steganography, rhythm matching, and obstacle dodging[] Moral Choices: Save others or save yourself — your decisions shape the ending[] 3 Distinct Endings: The Broadcast, The Whisper, or The Corruption[] Resource Management: Energy, bandwidth, and crypto keys — spend them wisely[] NPC Encounters: Meet allies and rivals in the network[] Puzzle-Based Combat: Every DPI filter is a unique puzzle — no reflexes needed, just logic[] Full CRT Terminal Aesthetic: Matrix rain, scanlines, glitch effects, procedural audio

A full playthrough takes approximately 45–90 minutes depending on exploration and choices. Multiple endings encourage replaying with different moral paths.

The free demo is available until March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT. Download it now and help us shape the full release with your feedback!

After completing the demo, you'll be prompted with a feedback form. Tell us what worked, what confused you, and what you want to see in the full version. Every response matters.

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