A puzzle game inspired by functional programming, written in PureScript
A puzzle game inspired by functional programming.
A puzzle game inspired by functional programming, written in PureScript launched on June 2, 2015 with 121 votes, #261 of 3,954 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
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This puzzle game draws inspiration from functional programming concepts. It is designed for players interested in games that explore programming ideas through gameplay mechanics. The game was created using PureScript, a functional programming language that compiles to JavaScript, making the technical approach integral to the project's identity.
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