Software:Town of Zoz
| Town of Zoz | |
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| Developer(s) | Studio Pixanoh |
| Publisher(s) | Balor Games |
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| Release | Windows 9 April 2026 PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S TBA |
| Genre(s) | Action RPG, farm sim |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Town of Zoz is a 2026 action RPG and farm life sim developed by Studio Pixanoh and published by Balor Games. The game revolves around Ito, a young shaman and adventurer who strives for helping his family's restaurant and solve the spirit crisis in his hometown, Zoz.
Town of Zoz was released on 9 April 2026 for Windows. Console ports for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S are planned.
Plot
Ito is a young shaman and chef adventurer who has returned to his hometown, Zoz, and elects to help run his family's farm and restaurant.[1] He is with his companion spirit Zee, and wants approval from his father, Conki.[2][3]
Gameplay
Town of Zoz is an action RPG and farm life sim with elements of cooking.[4] The player controls Ito through various dungeon areas to fight off monsters and solve puzzles. Ito can use his machete to execute a basic combo and utilize special attacks. Ito is assisted in combat by Zee, who targets enemies and possess them, dealing damage over time and utilizing area of effect attacks. Zee can be controlled directly or act on his own articificial intelligence.[2]
The game supportse cooperative gameplay.[5]
Development and release
Town of Zoz was developed by Studio Pixanoh. It drew cultural inspirations from Central American and South American cultures and traditions.[3]
It was first announced on 13 March 2025 during the Humble Showcase by the publisher Humble Games, currently Balor Games.[4][6] Town of Zoz was released on 9 April 2026 for Windows. Ports for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S were announced.[7][8]
Reception
RPGFan and CGMagazine both praised the visual design and the music incorporating a mix of electronic and Latin American influences.[3][2]
Notes
- ↑ Based on nine reviews
References
- ↑ Kuhnke, Oisin (13 March 2025). "I'm already smitten by upcoming action RPG Town of Zoz thanks to how much it understands food" (in en). Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/im-already-smitten-by-upcoming-action-rpg-town-of-zoz-thanks-to-how-much-it-understands-food.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Biordi, Jordan (9 April 2026). "Town of Zoz (PC) Review" (in en-CA). CGMagazine. https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/town-of-zoz-pc/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Love, Ben (19 June 2026). "Town of Zoz Review". RPGFan. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/town-of-zoz/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Madnani, Mikhail (13 March 2025). "Cooking action RPG Town of Zoz revealed for PC Steam during Humble Showcase" (in en). RPG Site. https://www.rpgsite.net/news/17008-town-of-zoz-gameplay-screenshots-trailer-humble-showcase-games.
- ↑ Fuller, Alex (21 August 2025). "Town of Zoz Trailer Shows Culinary Action". RPGamer. https://rpgamer.com/2025/08/town-of-zoz-trailer-shows-culinary-action/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (12 March 2025). "Narrative-driven cooking action RPG Town of Zoz announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2025/03/narrative-driven-cooking-action-rpg-town-of-zoz-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-switch-and-pc.
- ↑ Fuller, Alex (9 April 2026). "Town of Zoz Out Now on PC". RPGamer. https://rpgamer.com/2026/04/town-of-zoz-out-now-on-pc/.
- ↑ Vitale, Adam (9 April 2026). "Cooking action RPG Town of Zoz now available for PC" (in en). RPG Site. https://www.rpgsite.net/news/20072-cooking-action-rpg-town-zoz-now-available-for-pc.
- ↑ "Town of Zoz" (in en). https://opencritic.com/game/20380/town-of-zoz. Retrieved September 24, 2026.
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