Ascend a shifting 50-floor spire in a high-octane action roguelite. Mash hotkeys to grab and map anime-tier abilities on the fly—zero menus, zero downtime. Execute perfect parries, manage a ruthless gem economy, and unleash SSS-rank ultimates. Feed the blade. Style on the tower. Reboot stronger.

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Leaving Early Access: 2026

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“As a solo developer, community feedback is essential to perfecting Aza's high-speed combat loop and balancing its roguelite progression. Early Access lets players experience and shape the core battle engine firsthand while keeping the entry price lower for early supporters.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Im targeting a full release window in late 2026 as story chapters, expanded biomes, and animated cutscenes are integrated.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build focuses on the battle tower structure to test and refine combat mechanics, spell drops, and enemy AI. The full release will integrate these perfected mechanics into a complete narrative campaign featuring animated cutscenes, cinematic boss encounters, and full story chapters.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build features functional high-speed combat, spatial skill mapping, enemy variants, and core roguelite progression systems in an active testing gauntlet.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price may increase to $10 upon release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will be available for receiving feedback actively through the official twitter account, official Discord, YouTube page, and the steam community thread.”
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About This Game

THE BLADE DEMANDS MASTERY

Zend seeks to master the blade to find what is missing within his soul. Guided—and tested—by Null, the enigmatic spirit of the sword, Zend must push his body past its limits to withstand the weapon's true power. Ascend a shifting, lethal 50-floor spire divided into aggressive biomes, sharpening your reflexes against enemies that adapt to your combat style.

HIGH-OCTANE CHARACTER ACTION

This isn't just about survival; it's about pure spectacle. Unleash blindingly fast combos, gravity-defying air juggles, and frame-perfect counters in fluid, high-speed combat. No passive waiting—unrelenting aggression is your greatest weapon. Manipulate enemy stagger states and tear through their ranks with absolute precision.

ZERO-MENU D-PAD SKILL SWAPPING

Bypass slow, clunky menus and build your combat engine entirely on the move. When abilities drop at the end of a floor, stand over them to map or swap them directly to your D-Pad active slots. Higher floors yield rarer, higher-level spell drops—force your build to adapt on the fly or hold out for legendary synergies.

ELEMENTAL BURST FINISHERS & SSS RANK

Select active spell slots out of your passive framework to customize your elemental burst finishers mid-combat. Drive your battle performance to SSS Rank to surge your overall battle power, dramatically multiply your EXP gains, and harvest maximum gems from fallen foes.

FEED THE BLADE, BEND THE RUN

While your character grows through your D-Pad setup, your weapon demands its own tribute. Feed energy harvested from combat directly into your sword to activate volatile, high-impact stat buffs that shift the tide of difficult encounters.

PERMANENT SOUL PROGRESSION

When you fall, the spire resets—but Zend's growth endures. Carry harvested gems back from the brink of death to permanently upgrade your base attributes, building a stronger body capable of ascending all 50 floors.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0 GHz, AMD FX-8300 3.3 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, Radeon R9 270
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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