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When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.
Quadrilateral Cowboy is a hacking, adventure and cyberpunk game
developed by Blendo Games
and published by Blendo Games and Klei Publishing.
Released on July 25th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 897 reviews of which 825 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 16.96€ on G2A.
The Steam community has classified Quadrilateral Cowboy into these genres:
Hacking
Adventure
Cyberpunk
Heist
Programming
First-Person
Female Protagonist
Singleplayer
Atmospheric
Sci-fi
Immersive Sim
Story Rich
Indie
Short
Puzzle
Action
Typing
Casual
Exploration
3D Platformer
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Quadrilateral Cowboy:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
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| English |
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 and above
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB video RAM
- Storage: 1200 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: 10.9 Mavericks or newer
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA or ATI GPU, 1 GB video RAM
- Storage: 1200 MB available space
Linux
- OS: glibc 2.17+, 64-bit only
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB video RAM
- Storage: 1200 MB available space
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User reviews & Ratings
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Blendo games has been on my radar for a long time as a quality developer that is capable of making a meaningful and fun game despite lower-tier graphics. I played one of Blendos previous titles: Atom Zombie Smasher many years ago and it immediately struck me as an exceptional game which looked rudimentary initially but had exceptional depth and replay value years later. I picked up Quadrilateral Cowboy when I saw it on sale mostly due to my positive experience with Atom, and also because of the well made trailer, interesting premise, and concise visual design. The full game was completed within 4-5 hours of gameplay, which is a bit short for my liking but I got a deal on the title during a sale so I believe it was worth every penny spent. I absolutely loved the setting and storytelling put forth by Blendo in this game, there is no spoken dialogue or subtitles, yet the story can be understood clearly via situational storytelling and the world in which it takes place is beautifully crafted despite having a low-poly style. The gameplay revolves around "twentieth century cyberpunk" style hacking via a pocket terminal, robotic weevil, remote guncase, CCTV feed links to devices, and more. There's quite a lot of fun to be had while learning the commands and utilizing them better with practice. This is amplified after you notice that your time to complete each level is posted on an in-game thematic mini-leaderboard linked to your Steam friends that have also played the game, so you can refine your techniques and blast through the heists faster than your buddy for bragging rights which is a neat way to add replay value to a game that has a short career mode. I can definitely see myself re-installing this game in the future to experience it again.
This game offers very unique hacking gameplay and mechanics. Each heist is a puzzle solved with your increasing array of tools, and they're quite satisfying to solve. The game's environments are highly interactable, which encourages creativity in getting into areas and completing missions. The gameplay falls a bit short of its full potential, however. The game would've benefitted from additional, more complex missions that really make the most out of all of its pieces. While what is in the title is really enjoyable, another game using the same mechanics or a mod could eventually deliver on what Quadrilateral Cowboy falls just shy of. The visual design is effective at communicating the function of game elements. The presentation is certainly memorable, offering an analog sci-fi/spy thriller aesthetic found only in other Blendo Games titles. However, some elements fall a bit short, such as tall buildings clearly cutting off at the bottom of the map or the occasional empty background. While it's likely these are in part limitations of the id Tech 4 engine, they're distracting in a game where most levels are set on top of skyscrapers. Regardless, the presentation is otherwise so idiosyncratic and endearing that the graphical shortcomings do not dampen the experience. I find it unfortunate that this game is not more widely known. I made the mistake of letting this game simmer in my wishlist for some time. Try not to be like me.
I finally gave Quadrilateral Cowboy a try after it collected dust in my library and it was certainly a strangely fun experience. * It captures the vibe of hacking, without being a hardcore hacking game or too detached from reality that usually found in casual 'hacking' games. * I like the aesthetic of the world, which blends 80s vibes with cyberpunk setting. The music choice also helps emphasize it. * There are some story and lore pieces, although it relies heavily on a 'Show, don't tell' approach with many small, missable details. * While it's more fun to play using the expected mechanism, few levels could be solved with brute-force. I tried it on 2nd and 3rd jobs in mission 6 by breaking one outdoor window and YOLOing the rest, but somehow it worked . * The native Linux version works very well. The only bug I experienced was when using quick-save while in middle of interacting with another object or using the deck, then quick-loading it. While I mostly praise Quadrilateral Cowboy, some aspects also felt experimental. I also agree that the game's length is rather short, but it's for the better since otherwise I feel it would overstay its welcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quadrilateral Cowboy is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Quadrilateral Cowboy is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy received 825 positive votes out of a total of 897 achieving a rating of 8.66.
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Quadrilateral Cowboy was developed by Blendo Games and published by Blendo Games and Klei Publishing.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Quadrilateral Cowboy does not support VR.
Quadrilateral Cowboy is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Quadrilateral Cowboy. Explore additional content available for Quadrilateral Cowboy on Steam.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
No, Quadrilateral Cowboy does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Quadrilateral Cowboy is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Quadrilateral Cowboy.
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| Steam price | 27 October 2026 04:02 UTC |
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Developer
Blendo Games
Publisher
Blendo Games,
Klei Publishing
Release
25 Jul 2016
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