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Pragma Twice: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Programming Puzzle Game

Pragma Twice is a programming puzzle game where players write real JavaScript to improve their character's kernel and progress through levels. It was released ahead of Steam's Programming Fest and is inspired by the game Untrusted.

Source: Hacker News Newest · bryanpg.com Published 2026-09-10T13:00:51+00:00 Detected 2026-09-10T13:21:24+00:00
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Pragma Twice is a programming puzzle game where players write real JavaScript to improve their character's kernel and progress through levels. It was released ahead of Steam's Programming Fest and is inspired by the game Untrusted.

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Hey HN, I'm Bryan. I released Pragma Twice earlier this week in anticipation for Steam's "Programming Fest". Pragma Twice is a programming puzzle game in the same vein as Untrusted ( https://untrustedgame.com/ ). You have to write real JavaScript code to incrementally improve your playable character's "kernel"...

This game offers a unique way to practice coding within a sci-fi narrative, blending programming challenges with gameplay. It highlights innovative uses of JavaScript in interactive entertainment.

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