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Press release:
After eight months in Early Access and ongoing community-driven updates, German indie developer and publisher ByteRockers’ Games has now launched the full 1.0 version of Net.Attack() – Code or Die! on Steam.

Net.Attack() – Code or Die! puts a unique coding spin on the bullet heaven genre: players program their attack patterns in a visual coding interface. It has 190+ drag-and-drop nodes, as well as synergizing optimization picks and run-defining modification drops.

What’s New?

9 Supported Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, traditional and simplified Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
Completely overhauled Tutorial & Bootcamp
In-game Documentation with deeper insight into game mechanics
A Node Collection screen to quickly view all unlocks
6 New Characters (total of 13)
32 New Achievements (total of 56)

What’s so special about it?

A customized approach to every challenge is not only possible but essential to your survival. The enemy hordes increase in strength and variation and will not be kind to those relying solely on their evasion skills. Whoever does not adapt will swiftly be sent back to the drawing board!

The release version of the game lets players choose between 13 unlockable hacker characters, 6 of which are brand-new. Each of them has unique starting abilities and specialization paths; however, they can gain access to other playstyles during a run for previously unimaginable combinations.

With multiple regions, varied game modes, and scalable difficulty, Net.Attack – Code or Die! offers plenty of content and replay value for both new and seasoned hackers.

Probably the most notable rework effort has gone towards player onboarding. While Net.Attack() prides itself on giving players the ability to come up with crazier builds than the developers ever imagined, the visual programming aspect was chosen to enable even non-coders to get into the basics quickly.

A fresh Tutorial now takes newcomers through the motions in their first play session, while the Bootcamp for intermediates teaches more complex node combinations with missions and hints to get unstuck. A thematically appropriate Documentation extends the existing tool tips, to let the curious (or confused) read up more on the underlying game mechanics.

Good news for the achievement hunters too: 32 additional challenges await you alongside the 24 staying from Early Access.

So, what are you waiting for? Put your thinking cap on and become the clever, black-hoodie-wearing hacker your teenage self always admired on TV!

About Net.Attack()
CODE OR DIE! Hack enemy systems & survive the security response by engineering lethal bullet-heaven algorithms. Your brain power determines your firepower across 150+ programming nodes. Debug your failures. Optimise your code. Complete the heist. HACK THE PLANET!

Key Features

190+ Programming Nodes – Build unlimited algorithmic combinations
13 Hacker Characters – Unique starting abilities and specializations
Escalating Regions – Hack your way through areas with increasing security: 3 Regions, 7 Layers, 5 Difficulties
Multiple game modes – Progress through Levels, experiment in Sandbox Mode, race against the clock in a timed 20 Minute Hack, or compete in Daily Challenges
Dark Market Upgrades – Spend extracted Files on permanent power upgrades
Bullet-Heaven Combat – Your code defines your attack patterns and strength
No RNG Excuses – Deterministic challenge where logic and skill beats luck
Visual Programming – Accessible to beginners, infinite depth for masters

About ByteRockers’ Games

Berlin-based development studio and publisher of indie games that loves to rock n’ roll. Currently working on the code-based bullet hell Net.Attack() – Code or Die! and a space-themed mining simulator named Exovia, the company has a long track record of releasing quality games since 2018.

As a publishing partner and proud resident of the German games capital, supporting small teams with fresh ideas has become the signature of ByteRockers’ Games, who make a point to show face at local events of all sizes and even take on the role as industry advocate with the politicians and media in town.

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