Game overview
Syntax:Overload
Compile. Execute. Overload. A strategic roguelite where Syntax is Everything. Drag & drop modules to optimize your execution queue, install .EXE software to break the rules, and face off against legendary viruses like ILOVEYOU and WannaCry. Can you crash the system and escape?
- Last tracked players
- 0
- All-time peak
- Unavailable
- 24-hour change
- Unavailable
Delayed observation · last tracked . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
About this game Read the full description
「This game is part of the Bahamut 30th Anniversary Indie Game Promotion Program.」
Roadmap

// SYSTEM INITIALIZATION... LOADING CORE PROTOCOLS
SYNTAX: OVERLOAD is a fusion of Programming Logic and Roguelite Strategy. Here, you don't just play cards—you script your own combat sequence.
Core Mechanics Strategy over luck. Construct infinite chains using 80+ unique Modules and 40+ Relics. Buff your next attack with "Fire", or drop a "Zip Bomb" to consume adjacent modules for a devastating blow. The execution is in your hands!
Diverse Hacker Archetypes
Exploit system vulnerabilities to build your ultimate malware: RAM Hoarder, Garbage Overflow, Pointer Shifting, and more. Whether you follow established protocols or invent entirely new exploits, your imagination is the only limit.
Game Features
Hardcore Retro Aesthetic: CRT scanlines, glitch noise, and pixel-art illustrations transport you back to the terminal world of the 80s.
Endless Threats: Battle against "Ransomware", "Trojans", "Crypto Miners", and face off against the "System Architect" guarding the Kernel.
Dark Web Protocol: Collect scattered data fragments to unlock hidden, high-difficulty layers.
Dynamic Events: Encounter a wide variety of random events waiting to be explored (just try not to catch a virus...).
Software Center & BIOS System
Every failure is data accumulation. Access the BIOS to tweak your starting parameters, expand your memory, and unlock new "Operating Systems" (Classes).
Media gallery 7 screenshots · 0 videos
Screenshots
Player activity
Concurrent players over the last 48 hours.
Price history
Last 30 days ? prices in the selected region?s currency.
Latest news
All news on Steam ↗System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10
- Storage: 800 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Quad Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 5770
- Storage: 800 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Tallen games
- Brazilian rating
- 10
- Steam Germany rating
- 12
- Achievements
- 29
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
- Support
- [email protected]
More analysis Activity patterns, updates & developer tools
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Update Momentum
10 patches and 10 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Activity Heatmap
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
0 players · 1 samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
No samples
Developer Analytics
Loading competitors...