- KAZ x Roguecraft DX - Bundle, New Theme & Demo Update - 10 September 2026
Our September theme has arrived, and this month we’re teaming up with Roguecraft DX!As part of the collaboration, KAZ now features a brand-new Roguecraft-inspired theme, bringing a little bit of Roguecraft into the world of KAZ.We’ve also put together a new KAZ + Roguecraft DX Steam bundle, so you can grab both games together. If you already own one of them, Steam will automatically adjust the bundle price so you only pay for the game you’re missing.Roguecraft DX launches today, and we want to give a big congratulations to the Roguecraft DX team on the release! We’re really happy to be collaborating with them on this bundle and bringing a little bit of Roguecraft into KAZ.The collaboration includes:A new Roguecraft theme in KAZThe KAZ + Roguecraft DX Steam bundleA convenient excuse to play more roguelikes!Check out a glimpse of the new theme here: And one more thing: the KAZ demo is liv…
- KAZ + Talented Bundle, and a new theme! - 13 August 2026
Hello everyone! I hope you've been enjoying your first month of KAZ-madness. We have a couple special announcements for you: Two Tiny Roguelikes - KAZ + Talented KAZ has teamed up with Talented for a brand new Steam bundle!Two tiny roguelikes, two very different ways to survive, and one thing in common: you’re not getting much personal space.If you already own one of the games, you can complete the bundle and grab the other at a discount.Check out the KAZ + Talented bundle on Steam! A New Theme Has Arrived!Our first post-launch monthly theme is here, created by the lovely Gariguette!You can check out more of their work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garieguette?igsh=MTMydDN4NmozZXk3bg==As always, the theme comes with its own unique ability to play around with during your runs, so we’ll let you discover what it does in-game. ;) And this is only the beginning! We’ll be adding a n…
- KAZ Theme Roadmap + more! - 4 August 2026
Hey everyone! The release of KAZ has been an incredibly exciting period for us. Thank you to everyone who played, shared feedback, and participated in the KAZ × Keychron tournament, and congratulations again to the winners!If you won a keyboard, please make sure to join our Discord and contact us there so we can arrange the delivery of your prize.The KAZ Special Edition Keychron F6 Ultra product page is also now live. If you weren’t able to win one during the tournament and would like to check it out, you can find it here:https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-f6-ultra-se?utm_source=KAZ&utm_medium=KAZsteam&utm_campaign=f6ultrase-KAZsteamThe fun isn’t over yet! Over the next three months, we’ll be adding a new theme to the game every month, starting with our next update on August 12 at 16:00 CEST.The August update will include:A brand-new mystery themeThe launch of the KAZ + Talented St…
- 1.0.3 Patch Notes + New Theme! - 1 August 2026
Hey everyone!Patch 1.0.3 is now live, with a new theme, a few fixes and some balance changes.Meet OmiOmi 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!1.0.3Added the new Omi theme.Fixed Crystal and Wormhole in No Stress mode.Fixed a bug that reset some quest statistics.Fixed a VSync issue and added an FPS limit when VSync is turned off.Fixed a black-screen issue that could happen when the required Windows redistributable package was not installed.The default leaderboard period is now monthly.Leaderboards will be wiped and reset for the new monthly challenge. Fresh month, fresh start!Nerfed Aku Power.Nerfed the Pilot Mask’s default enemy spawn.Capped the Snowman’s maximum bonus at 100.Thank you for pla…
- KAZ x Keychron Tournament - Winners Announced! - 27 July 2026
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 — 5,356,841🥉 3rd Place: RobenzZ — 4,672,671No Stress Mode Winners🥇 1st Place: probz — 322,032🥈 2nd Place: yui — 187,351🥉 3rd Place: Zylth — 121,450Please note that the names listed above are the winners’ Steam usernames.If you see your username here, please join the official KAZ Discord and send us a message (tag @denidee) so we can confirm your identity and privately collect the address and other information needed to ship your keyboard.Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/Q5gmjnfBRSCongratulations to a…
- The Keychron x KAZ Product Page is Live! - 23 July 2026
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: https://cutt.ly/Myt0XeWeThe page includes:A closer look at the KAZ-inspired designProduct specifications and featuresImages of the keyboardInformation about the exclusive in-game Keychron themeEstimated availability (August 2026)Don't forget: our Keychron Tournament is still running! The top three players in both Survival Mode and No Stress Mode will each win a custom Keychron x KAZ keyboard. Check the official announcement for more details: Good luck, and we'll see you on the leaderboards!
- Keychron Tournament Reminder: Five Days Left! - 22 July 2026
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 ModeNo Stress ModeThe 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 prize, so if the same person places in both modes, the prize will pass to the next eligible player on the second leaderboard. More information can be found below in the original tournament steam announcement, so make sure to check it out for the details!Tournament Deadline The tournament ends on July 27 at 18:00 CEST, so there is still time to refine your build, improve your score, and climb the rankings.You can also redeem the code keychron in-game to unlock the exclusive Keychron theme!Good luck with your f…
- KAZ Update 1.0.1: Fixes, Balance Changes & Leaderboard Cleanup - 15 July 2026
Hi everyone!KAZ 1.0.1 is here with a few fixes and balance adjustments following the first days of launch!ChangesRemoved 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 the Sea You Later exploit will be removed from the leaderboards.Thank you to everyone playing, reporting issues, and sharing feedback. I'm already listening closely and will continue improving and evolving KAZ with future updates.Make sure to join our Discord if you want to report any issues or share feedback directly with me: https://discord.gg/Q5gmjnfBRSGood luck with your runs!— Kalinarm
- KAZ × Keychron Launch Tournament: Win a Custom KAZ Keyboard! - 13 July 2026
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 sprite artwork. It’s compact, stylish, and a perfect fit for the fast, tactile chaos of KAZ.And now you can win one!KAZ × Keychron Launch TournamentThe tournament will run during the KAZ launch discount period.KAZ will be 15% off from July 13 to July 27, so it’s the perfect time to grab the game, jump in, and compete for a custom KAZ Keychron keyboard.The rules are simple: play KAZ, climb the leaderboard, and aim for the top.Tournament CategoriesThere will be two leaderboard categories:Survival ModeThe to…
- KAZ is OUT NOW! - 13 July 2026
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 higher scores, (and trying not to destroy your keyboard in the process). Runs are short, the music and visuals react to what you do, and every item choice can change the run completely.What’s in the full release?The full version of KAZ includes:More than 110 items (and weapons) to discover and combineOver 20 unique, hand-drawn themes each with their own power-ups (Including contributions from the community!)Over 145 quests to completeMore than 35 maluses that can completely change your runMultiple game m…
- KAZ × Keychron Collaboration - 10 July 2026
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 Keychron KeyboardAs part of the collaboration, Keychron has created a custom KAZ mini keyboard, designed with KAZ sprite artwork and lighting that fits the fast, tactile chaos of the game.It’s compact, stylish, and made for the kind of keyboard abuse KAZ tends to inspire.The custom KAZ Special Edition Keychron F6 is a compact, customizable keypad designed with KAZ artwork and Keychron’s clean hardware style.It supports Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired connection, making it easy to fit into different…
- June 2026 Dev Recap - 3 July 2026
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 and Demo FeedbackJune was also a big month for getting the demo in front of more players through Steam Next Fest!Seeing people discover KAZ, try the demo, chase scores, and start figuring out the game’s rhythm has been very exciting. The demo has now reached thousands of players, and watching that momentum build right before launch has made this final stretch feel even more real.I also want to give a huge thank you to Rogan and MisterMV for featuring KAZ during Steam Next Fest. It means a lot to see the…
- Steam Next Fest + RELEASE DATE Announcement! - 15 June 2026
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 changed a lot thanks to all the feedback, bug reports, suggestions, and support from everyone who's played the demo. It's been amazing seeing people discover the game, push crazy builds, and chase high scores.If you've been following the game so far, thank you. Your support has meant the world to me.And if you're discovering KAZ for the first time during Next Fest, welcome! I hope you'll have fun embracing the chaos.— Kalinarm PS: If you'd like to stay up to date and join the countdown to launch, feel free…
- May 2926 Dev Recap - 2 June 2026
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, you can now choose from six different weapons. Each weapon stays with you for the entire run and comes with its own visuals and gameplay advantages.This is actually the first feature that fundamentally changes how a run begins. Before, every run started from the same place and evolved based on the items you found. Now, your first decision happens before the run even starts. Depending on your weapon choice, you'll naturally lean towards different builds, strategies, and playstyles.I wanted to add mor…
- KAZ Update 0.8.2: Weapons of KAZ + Giant Grids - 6 May 2026
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 GridsYou can now choose a weapon at the start of your run, and carry it with you throughout the whole run. Each weapon comes with its own buffs and effects, adding both visual flair and new gameplay depth.We’ve also introduced Giant Grids: After rounds 15 and 20, maps scale up significantly.This adds a new layer of intensity and strategy as runs go on, pushing your navigation and decision-making much further.This update also brings a mix of gameplay improvements, progression tweaks, and fixes to make the experience smoother overall.Update highlights:Reworked score requ…
- April 2026 Dev Recap - 1 May 2026
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 UpdateA 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 ModeI added a new mode where the time limit is replaced with a move limit. You can take as long as you want, but every move matters. It turns the game into something more slow and tactical compared to the usual fast-paced runs.Theme-Based PowerupsThemes used to be purely visual, but I’ve reworked them so each one now has its own powerups. This means your choice of theme actually affects your build and how you play.UI ChangesI updated the UI to make it cleaner and easier to read overall. The goal here was just to…
- KAZ is a dopamine-fuelled action roguelike that's a full workout for your fingers - 22 April 2026
Think your fingers are fast and accurate? KAZ might make you think again. This fast-paced dopamine-fuelled action roguelike is worth a go. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/kaz-is-a-dopamine-fuelled-action-roguelike-thats-a-full-workout-for-your-fingers/
- Arcade roguelike KAZ will probably break my arrows keys, and yet here I am wanting to play another round - 21 April 2026
The less buttons I have to press a game, the better. I am not doing a bit here, no japes to be found, a refined, paired down control scheme is like a cherub's smile to me. KAZ, then, is arguably almost the perfect game, perhaps three buttons away from such a status, as it only requires four of them. Those will be the up, down, left, and right arrows keys (or the WASD keys, depending on your hand preference (and okay you do also need to press enter occasionally, I'm getting away from myself here)). Read more
- KAZ Demo Update – A Fresh New Look + Stress Free Mode - 21 April 2026
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 LookKAZ now has a completely refreshed UI and overall presentation.Everything should feel cleaner, more readable, and more satisfying to play.Introducing “Stress Free” ModeThis is the headliner of the update.Stress Free Mode is a new way to experience KAZ with a more relaxed pace, while still keeping the core mechanics and decision-making intact. Whether you want to learn the game, experiment with builds, or just play without pressure, this mode is here for you.More Content, More VarietyThis update also expands the game in a lot of ways:9 themes to exploreIncluding the 3 winning themes from the com…
- March 2026 Dev Recap - 8 April 2026
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-UpThe 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 shaping the game.🏆 Leaderboard Winners1st place: chel_ka2nd place: pouloulou1253rd place: HikazushiTVYou’ll be contacted regarding your rewards! Make sure you’re in our discord server so I can find you: https://discord.gg/Q5gmjnfBRS🛠️ Development HighlightsDuring the playtest, I pushed several updates based on your feedback. Here are some of the key improvements:Fixed "move failed" not consuming time in No Stress ModeImproved spell cooldown behavior in No Stress ModeBetter balancing for No Stress Mode le…
