1984 Macintosh game ChipWits gets remake, demo out next week

Beloved 1984 Macintosh game ChipWits is getting a remake for the new generation of gamers.

Revealed today, a demo for the remake will be released on May 28 via Steam. The game can be wishlisted on Steam right now here. The remake is slated for a July 2025 release.

Co-creator of the original ChipWits, Doug Sharp said this about the revival:

“I'm proud that 'ChipWits' inspired young coders in the 80s and even prouder that it will inspire a new wave of coders--young and not-so-young--40 years after Mike Johnston and I created it.”

A synopsis for the game reads:

ChipWits modernizes the retro original with updated graphics and music. New items, chips, missions, challenges, and an online leaderboard round out the additional features. Just like its predecessor, players are faced with a series of missions to complete by programming their little ChipWit robot. Every puzzle is open-ended, giving players the freedom to experiment with different chip combinations and encouraging everyone to find their own solutions. For those looking for an additional challenge, the global leaderboards track level scores, number of chips used, and number of steps taken, with lean and efficient programs coming out on top.

A ChipWits demo will be arriving on Steam this May 28th. Players can solve their way through 15 different levels, including two ChipWit Challenges, and two classic missions from the original 1984 ChipWits! The main story missions are set in Professor Chip’s Factory, where players will automate their ChipWit across the factory floor, maneuvering around obstacles and moving items to complete tasks. ChipWit Challenges are an expanding catalog of standalone puzzles that will be updated regularly. Demo players can always come back and access the two most recent challenges for free as they are published.

More information about ChipWits can be found here.