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HYPERFIST

HYPERFIST is a free first-person punch action game on Steam, developed by DigiPen student team CHIRALITY. It has earned a 'Very Positive' review status from 86 user reviews, and the team has hinted at possible future content.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 13

HYPERFIST, a first-person melee combat game developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology student team CHIRALITY, launched for free on Steam on July 11, 2026. The game casts the player as a local punk fighting a robot corporation, using a mechanical fist with a combo system across three stages and a giant boss fight. It features a punk rock soundtrack and comic-style visuals.

Within two days of release, the game accumulated 86 user reviews, all positive, earning a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The team reported over 7,000 wishlist registrations before launch. In the same update, the developers hinted at possible future expansions if the release continues to go well, though no specific plans have been announced.

Key facts

Developer
DigiPen student team CHIRALITY
Release date
July 11, 2026
Platform
Steam (free)
Review status
Very Positive (86 user reviews, all positive)
Pre-launch wishlists
Over 7,000
Future content hint
Team hinted at possible future expansions if release goes well

Timeline

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Jul 13

DigiPen Student Team's Free Steam Game HYPERFIST Earns Very Positive Reviews

On July 11, DigiPen Institute of Technology student team CHIRALITY released HYPERFIST for free on Steam. The first-person punch action game has received 86 user reviews, all positive, earning a 'Very Positive' status. The team noted over 7,000 wishlist registrations before launch and hinted at possible future content if the release goes well.

Jul 11

HYPERFIST, a Student Project Melee Combat Game, Debuts Free on Steam

CHIRALITY has released HYPERFIST on Steam for free. The first-person action game, developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology, focuses on melee combat using a mechanical fist. Players take on the role of a local punk fighting a robot corporation. The game features a combo system, three stages, a giant boss, and a punk rock soundtrack with comic-style visuals.