Chinese model Step 5 Preview launched on OpenRouter

Chinese model Step 5 Preview, comparable to Kimi and GLM, is now available for free testing on OpenCode and has reached the first place on OpenRouter according to recent data.

Using the Gauntlet Loop method introduced by Matt Schumer, where an AI agent repeatedly verifies and improves its output, a developer tasked the model with creating a neon-styled racing game.

After about an hour of autonomous work, the model delivered a fully functional racing game featuring drifting and quality sound effects. The total cost of generating the project through this automated process was approximately $4.

This demonstration highlights how autonomous agent loops can significantly reduce the time and cost required to build complete software projects using advanced LLMs.