Exception overview

Overview

Exception comes from Traxmaster Software and is published by Traxmaster Software. It arrived on Steam on Aug 12, 2019, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Exception's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 21:31:31 UTC, with a tracked peak near 3. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 95% positive across 56 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Exception is available in 6 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, and usk

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Exception has sold up to 1,528 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $11,374. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Exception overview details

Exception combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

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. Co…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Exception is listed as a game with Free to play. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 21:31:31 UTC, a tracked peak of 3, and 95% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ActionPlatformerFast-PacedSide ScrollerSci-fiGreat SoundtrackIndieArcadeSingleplayer2.5DAtmosphericController

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Support and legal notes

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