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About Quadrilateral Cowboy
Quadrilateral Cowboy is a first‑person adventure set in a cyberpunk world where players infiltrate security systems using a hacking deck and assorted grey‑market gear. The game rewards creativity, letting you choose quiet, methodical infiltration or fast, noisy grabs, each heist unfolding as a timed puzzle of doors, cameras, and robots.
The title earned the Independent Games Festival’s Seumas McNally Grand Prize, Excellence in Design award, and the IndieCade Grand Jury award. It supports single‑player play, Steam achievements, workshop content, Steam Cloud, and family sharing on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Hackable World Interface
The core of gameplay revolves around typing commands into an intuitive hacking interface that lets you hijack doors, weapons, cameras, robots, and alarms. This system encourages players to script their own routes through each security layout, turning each heist into a programmable puzzle.
Because the interface is text‑based, players can experiment with different command sequences to subvert systems in unique ways. The flexibility of the console means the only real limit is the player’s imagination, not a preset set of actions.
- Experiment with command order to discover shortcuts that bypass multiple devices at once.
- Keep a note of frequently used command strings for quick reuse in later heists.
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Tools of the Trade
Players are equipped with a Deck for hacking, a Launcher Pad for rapid movement, an Autocase that remotely controls a high‑powered rifle, and a tiny Weevil robot for scouting or interaction. Each tool can be combined with scripted commands to create complex strategies.
The game emphasizes creativity: you might launch across a gap, then use the Weevil to trigger a sensor while the Deck disables a camera. The variety of tools invites different approaches across playstyles.
- Pair the Launcher Pad with a timed hack to clear a path before security resets.
- Use the Weevil to test sensor locations before committing to a full‑scale breach.
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Play Your Way
Quadrilateral Cowboy offers two contrasting approaches: a low‑and‑slow infiltration that minimizes detection, or a loud, fast smash‑and‑grab that relies on brute force. The choice is left to the player, and each heist’s clockworld system reacts accordingly.
Both styles are viable because the hacking interface and tools can be adapted. Quiet runs may focus on disabling alarms, while aggressive runs might prioritize weapon control and rapid movement.
- Try a quiet run first to map out security, then replay loudly using the knowledge gained.
- Balance speed and stealth by timing hacks to coincide with launcher jumps.
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Editions and Extras
The Standard Edition includes the base game, developer commentary, and a reference manual. The Deluxe Edition adds an interactive art book and PDFs for box art, posters, and papercraft characters, providing extra visual material for fans.
Both editions grant full access to the core gameplay and its hacking mechanics; the Deluxe simply bundles additional aesthetic content without altering the game itself.
- Use the reference manual to quickly look up command syntax while experimenting.
- Enjoy the art book for inspiration on how the retro‑futuristic world was designed.
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Platform Availability and Features
Quadrilateral Cowboy runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting single‑player sessions, Steam achievements, workshop integration, Steam Cloud, and family sharing. The store listing pairs these features with Windows, macOS, and Linux support.
The game is listed as single-player, with Steam features such as achievements, Workshop, and Cloud available.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep your progress synced across multiple computers.
- Explore community‑created content via the Steam Workshop.
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