Exception

Exception

Traxmaster Software · August 13, 2019 · Action, Platformer, Fast-Paced, Side Scroller, Sci-fi

Exception is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Exception price by region

Exception costs £1.39 in the United Kingdom, €1.49 in Europe (EUR), $1.99 in the United States, CA$2.29 in Canada and A$2.95 in Australia right now.

Cheapest Exception offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.39 £1.39 — 1
Europe (EUR) €1.49 €1.49 — 1
United Statesyour region $1.99 $1.99 — 1
Canada CA$2.29 CA$2.29 — 1
Australia A$2.95 A$2.95 — 1

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Exception price

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About Exception


Exception is a combat platformer set inside a computer system which has been hijacked by a totalitarian virus. A lone member of the system must step up to lead the resistance and battle against this brutal regime. Expertly combine razor sharp reflexes with elaborate attacks to topple the virus and restore freedom.
  • A New Approach to Platforming


    Two-dimensional action in a three-dimensional world. Entire levels transform to reveal new challenges and opportunities. Explore distant areas exposed by the shifting environment. Each level is an elaborate puzzle that unfolds as you progress.
  • Synthwave Soundtrack


    A soundtrack assembled from the very best Synthwave artists. Enjoy nearly two-hours of Synthwave tracks from artists including Kalax and Waveshaper It's the perfect complement to Exception's retro-futuristic aesthetic.
  • Challenge the Leaderboards


    Compete for the best time on your favorite levels through more than 800 Steam leaderboards. Employ diverse play-styles to top specific leaderboards. Compete for the best combat time by destroying all enemies or try for a great pacifist time by leaving your enemies unharmed.
  • Illustrated story


    The story of Exception told across 17 illustrated cutscenes. Learn about the system collapse and subsequent power vacuum that gave rise to a fascist virus. Join a gang of four misfit software threads in their journey to overthrow the brutal regime and restore freedom to the system.
  • Upgrade your Character to Unleash Special Attacks


    Execute a variety of special attacks and string together creative combinations to maximize your destruction. Collect hidden artifacts to purchase attack upgrades and push the limits of your destruction.
  • Dynamic Bonus System


    Chain multiple airborne attacks to earn time bonuses. Harness your creativity to uncover the fastest level routes with the most bonus potential. Aggressive attack strategies yield the highest bonuses.

Exception — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Exception is a puzzle-platformer with an inventive gravity-flipping mechanic that wraps 2D levels around different faces, offering creative level design and satisfying challenge that appeals to players seeking something fresh in the genre. Praise centers on the engaging gameplay, numerous levels for a free title, and stylish minimalist art direction, though critics find the visuals deliberately ugly, the game lacks depth in its mechanics and progression, and it feels designed primarily for handheld play rather than optimized for PC.

Recommended May 3, 2026
[h1] YES!!! More like this, please! [b]Ninja Gaiden meet robots.[/b] [/h1]
6 found this helpful
Not recommended Mar 9, 2026
Originally a $14.99 game that went free. Far too quick with no depth and no purpose in collection, mechanics, and overall gameplay.
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Jan 11, 2025
Exception is a handheld (Nintendo Switch)/console game that's also been put on Steam as a bit of an afterthought, as it's very much designed for the handheld/console gaming audience. It's a 2D (ish) platformer with the gimmick that you flip around different faces so the 2D levels kind of wrap around a bit. There's some shooting, some platforming, and some really ugly/needlessly noisy "art" in the graphics. The game features lazy minimalist/untextured low-polygon "retro" assets and visuals, making this look like a barely functional 3D game from the early 1990s. The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent/interest in doing the graphics properly and trying to disguise it under the name of "art", or "We made it look bad on purpose", which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with. It's unclear why the developers weren't willing to arrange high quality, high polygon count contemporary assets and high resolution textures for the game. It looks bad as a result of their decisions, and that's just another reason to avoid it. Because this is designed for handheld/portable gaming appliances, it carries a number of deliberate…
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 6, 2026
this is what i thought hacking was as a kid
Recommended Oct 26, 2025
Игра "Exception" – это глоток свежего воздуха в жанре головоломок-платформеров. Она подкупает своей оригинальной механикой перемещения в пространстве, позволяющей менять гравитацию и проходить сложные уровни, будто играя с самой физикой. Визуально игра выполнена в минималистичном, но стильном ключе, что создает приятную атмосферу. Геймплей затягивает с первых минут. Уровни предлагают нелинейные решения, требующие креативного подхода и умения мыслить нестандартно. Нужно не просто дойти до конца, а найти оптимальный путь, используя все возможности изменения гравитации. Сложность нарастает постепенно, предлагая достаточно вызова даже для опытных игроков. Отдельно стоит отметить прекрасное музыкальное сопровождение, которое идеально вписывается в атмосферу игры и создает эффект полного погружения. Единственным минусом можно назвать некоторую монотонность в визуальном плане, хотелось бы больше разнообразия в оформлении уровней. В целом, "Exception" – это отличная игра, которая заставит вас поломать голову и получит истинное удовольствие от решения сложных задач. Рекомендую всем любителям головоломок и необычных платформеров.
Recommended Apr 26, 2025
Bro for a free game this has a lot of levels, great job making this very fun and challenging, You should be proud of what you made here honestly the best platformer of 2010s

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