Hey everyone! Patch 1.0.3 is now live, with a new theme, a few fixes and some balance changes. Meet Omi Omi is a new theme inspired by Slavic folklore, drawn by my girlfriend. I’m really excited to finally share it with you, and I hope you enjoy seeing it in-game. I’ll also be sharing a roadmap for upcoming theme releases soon, so stay tuned! 1.0.3 · Added the new Omi theme. · Fixed Crystal and…
And… Time! Keyboards down. The KAZ x Keychron Tournament is officially over! Thank you to everyone who took part, fought their way up the leaderboards, and pushed their runs as far as possible. After checking the final scores, it is time to announce the six winners of a custom KAZ x Keychron mini keyboard . Survival Mode Winners 🥇 1st Place: SpeedyBoi — 6,268,430 🥈 2nd Place: higahashi — 5,35…
Hi everyone! We've had a lot of people asking about the custom Keychron x KAZ F6 Ultra SE , and we're happy to say that the official product page is now live! Whether you're competing to win one in our tournament or you're planning to grab one when it launches, you can now get a closer look at everything it has to offer. Product page: The page includes: · A closer look at the KAZ-inspired desig…
Hello everyone! The KAZ x Keychron Tournament is still underway, and there are only a few days left to secure your place on the leaderboards! Compete for the highest scores in: · Survival Mode · No Stress Mode The top three players from each leaderboard will win a custom KAZ x Keychron mini keyboard , featuring KAZ-inspired lighting and sprites. Please note that each player can only win one pri…
Hi everyone! KAZ 1.0.1 is here with a few fixes and balance adjustments following the first days of launch! Changes · Removed item names from the pause menu. · Removed the cross icon from the main screen. · Fixed an exploit involving Sea You Later in No Stress Mode . · Mars Shield has been nerfed by reducing its probability of appearing. To keep the competition fair, high scores achieved using…
Hello everyone! The KAZ × Keychron collaboration has been announced… and now it’s time for the tournament. To celebrate the launch of KAZ, we’re running a special KAZ × Keychron Launch Tournament , where the best players on the leaderboard will have a chance to win a custom KAZ Keychron mini keyboard . This custom keyboard was made especially for the collaboration, featuring lights and KAZ spri…
KAZ is OUT NOW! KAZ is finally here! After months of updates, playtests, feedback, events, trailers, bug reports, balance changes (and a lot of keyboard abuse) the full version of KAZ is now available on Steam. To celebrate the launch, KAZ is also 15% off for a limited time! If you’re new around here: welcome! KAZ is a minimalist roguelike about moving fast, making quick decisions, chasing high…
Hello everyone! We’re excited to officially announce the KAZ × Keychron collaboration ! To celebrate the upcoming launch of KAZ, we’ve teamed up with Keychron for something special: a custom KAZ Keychron mini keyboard , an in-game Keychron theme, and a launch tournament where players will have the chance to win one (the details of which will be announced soon, so stay tuned!) A Custom KAZ Keych…
Hey everyone! KAZ launches on July 13 , which means we're now officially in the final stretch. June was about final polish, release preparation, last checks, and making sure everything is in place for launch day. After months of playtests, demo updates, balancing passes, new modes, new items, new themes, and community feedback, it feels surreal to say this: KAZ is almost here! Steam Next Fest a…
Hey everyone! I've got two pieces of exciting news to share. Firstly, KAZ will be part of Steam Next Fest! I'm super happy to have the game featured alongside so many amazing projects, and I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on the latest demo. And secondly… KAZ launches on July 13, 2026! 🎉 You can check out the release announcement trailer here! Over the last few months, KAZ has chan…
Hello everyone! May was a busy month! The second part of the demo update is finally out, bringing one of the biggest gameplay additions I've worked on so far: weapons. KAZ was also featured in a few events throughout the month, and I spent a lot of time polishing, balancing, and improving the overall experience. The biggest addition this month is the new weapon system. At the start of each run,…
Hey everyone, Thank you so much for all the amazing feedback on the last update! It’s been incredible seeing so many of you play the demo and share your thoughts, it really means a lot. But I didn’t stop there! I’ve just pushed another update for KAZ , and I’m super excited about this one: ⚔️ Featuring: Weapons of KAZ & Giant Grids You can now choose a weapon at the start of your run , and carr…
Hello everyone! April was a really important month for KAZ- I released a major update to the demo, and the new trailer was featured on IGN as an exclusive first reveal, among other things! 🚀 Demo Update A lot of this update came directly from the playtests and your feedback. I wanted to make the game more approachable, while also adding more depth for people who want it. · No Stress Mode I add…
Hey everyone! I’ve been working on something big for KAZ, and I’m really excited to finally share it. This new demo update is a major step forward and gives a much clearer picture of what the full game is shaping up to be. Check out the new Demo Trailer to get a feel of the changes: A Fresh New Look KAZ now has a completely refreshed UI and overall presentation. Everything should feel cleaner,…
Hey everyone, March has been a big month for KAZ, so let's take a moment to look back at everything that happened and share what’s coming next! 🎮 Playtest Wrap-Up The 2nd KAZ playtest has now officially ended. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to play, send feedback, report bugs, and push their scores. It genuinely helped a lot and made a real difference in shapi…
Hi everyone! I just pushed a new patch for the KAZ playtest. It includes a bunch of fixes and improvements to make things feel better overall. Patch 0.6.3 Fixes & Improvements: · Fixed "move failed" not consuming time in No Stress Mode · Fixed and improved spell cooldown behavior in No Stress Mode · Improved No Stress Mode level balancing · Fixed statistics display on the score card · Fixed tim…
Hello everyone! The second official KAZ Playtest has officially begun! This new build includes major improvements and additions based on feedback from the first playtest. From new content to gameplay refinements, there’s a lot to explore, and I’m excited to see what players discover. Please make sure to join the discord server, as I’ve made dedicated channels for Playtest bug reports and feedba…
Hello everyone! The second official KAZ Playtest is coming soon, and signups are now open. After the first playtest wrapped up, I spent a lot of time going through your feedback, fixing bugs, and reworking parts of the game that needed improvement. This new build is the result of that work, and I’m really excited to finally put it back in players’ hands! If you missed the first playtest, this i…
February was a big month for KAZ , with our first community competition going live and the game appearing in several international showcases. Community Theme Showcase Our Community Theme Showcase launched in mid-February. The idea behind this event is to bridge arcade gameplay and visual art by collaborating directly with creators. My vision for KAZ has always been to turn the game into somethi…
Hey Everyone! It’s been greatl seeing all of your theme submissions for KAZ so far and we want to see more! We’re extending the submission period by two additional weekends. The new deadline is March 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST . We hope this gives you plenty of time to finalize your amazing creations. You can find more information and submit your entry here: Looking forward to seeing your creati…
Hello everyone! With the new update now in your hands, I want to take the next step in building the world of KAZ- and I want to do it with you. I’ve always been inspired by our players' creativity, and one of my main goals with KAZ was to make it a hub of creativity for artists! So, I’m officially launching the Community Theme Showcase ! This is your chance to get your ideas directly into the g…
Hello everyone! The 0.5.0 update is now available, and this one is a big step forward for KAZ. This version pushes the game closer to its final vision, with major additions, polish, and a lot of love poured into the details. We also just finished our very first KAZ Playtest, which has gone incredibly well! Playtest #1: Recap & Winners! Our first official playtest has come to an end, and the res…
The KAZ Playtest is Finally Here— Prizes Await! The KAZ Playtest is live! From now until February 9, Jump in, test your reflexes, and climb the leaderboard for a chance to win some amazing prizes: Steam gift cards and exclusive Discord roles for the top three players! Join the Steam discussion thread to chat about your runs, share epic moments, or drop suggestions, and join us on discord for ev…
Hello everyone! Starting 2026 with a bang, I am introducing the Linkito playtest trials! A playtest event where I test your twitchy fingers and climb the leaderboards to compete for a prize pool of $150 USD. The top 3 players who score the most points can go home with awesome Steam gift cards! Prizes: First prize- 100 USD Steam gift card + full game copy + exclusive Discord role Second prize- 3…
Hello everyone! 2025 was a big year for me and KAZ, so I wanted to sit down and share a proper recap of everything that’s happened, what I’ve been building, and where things are heading next. Big moments from the past year: · Announcing the game · Showcasing at Gamescom · Winning ‘Pitch Your Game’ · Releasing the demo I’ve loved the community aspect, and hopefully we can continue to shape the g…
Hey speed freaks ⚡ You’ve been smashing leaderboards, breaking keyboards, and sending us insane feedback — so here’s your reward. This update pushes KAZ closer to the chaos we’ve always wanted: faster, louder, smoother. We’re cranking up the intensity, one beat at a time. 🎵 Work in progress on interactive music — every capture will soon hit like a beat drop . 🧩 Tons of new items: Double Drago…
Version 0.3 is here, and it’s not playing nice. We’ve added two brutal new ways to flex your skill: Daily Run and the Challenge of the Month . Step in, no excuses—just you, the clock, and the leaderboard. Also in the mix: a sneaky Magic Hat , a slippery Mirage , and a brand-new Illusion mechanism to mess with your reflexes. Traps got tweaked, sprites got a facelift, and some bugs (and eardrums)…
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