zzzzz

zzzzz

SimpleCMT · October 8, 2019 · Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer, Difficult, Platformer, 2D

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$0.99
lowest tracked $0.49
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zzzzz price by region

zzzzz costs £0.89 in the United Kingdom, $0.89 in Georgia (USD), $0.99 in the United States, €0.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$1.29 in Canada, A$1.40 in Australia, NZ$1.59 in New Zealand, R$3.79 in Brazil and zł4.10 in Poland right now.

Cheapest zzzzz offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.89 £0.89 — 1
Georgia (USD) $0.89 $0.89 — 1
United Statesyour region $0.99 $0.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €0.99 €0.99 — 1
Canada CA$1.29 CA$1.29 — 1
Australia A$1.40 A$1.40 — 1
New Zealand NZ$1.59 NZ$1.59 — 1
Brazil R$3.79 R$3.79 — 1
Poland zł4.10 zł4.10 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About zzzzz

Who's behind this? zzzzz is a hardcore platformer where you have to overcome a series of challenging levels in order to find the answers you're looking for.

zzzzz — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

zzzzz is a brutally difficult 2D platformer designed to punish mistakes harshly, with a single-life system that forces players to restart from the beginning if they fail—a design choice that reaches frustrating extremes in later levels where essential mechanics like enemy respawning become unavailable. Players are divided on whether this represents intentional artistic minimalism targeting hardcore mastery-seekers or simply a troll game meant to frustrate, though those who appreciate its uncompromising difficulty see it as peak challenging design.

Recommended May 28, 2024
Great waste of time. Like anything you do, but this is a challange. Cool 17 hours to complete 2d platformer. If monster kills you, you start from first level. After some plays i mastered first levels, got to the last one and found out that to complete the level you have to jump on some monster's heads to kill them and get boosted by it, but they will never respawn, so if you fail you have to start the game again from the first level. Not bad, but kind of hellish.
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Recommended Jan 19, 2026
zzzzz is a deliberately austere and challenging indie platformer that makes no attempt to disguise its intentions. Developed by SimpleCMT and published by LGV, the game embraces minimalism not only in its title but also in its structure, presentation, and mechanical scope. From the outset, it presents itself as an uncompromising test of precision and patience, targeting players who actively seek frustration-driven mastery rather than casual progression. There are no elaborate tutorials or narrative-heavy introductions; instead, the game immediately drops the player into a harsh environment where learning comes through failure and improvement is earned one jump at a time. At its core, the gameplay revolves around tight, exacting platforming that demands careful timing, precise movement, and an understanding of momentum. Each level is constructed as a compact obstacle course filled with hazards that punish even minor miscalculations. Jumps must be measured with accuracy, mid-air control is essential, and hesitation is often just as dangerous as recklessness. The controls themselves are responsive and consistent, which is critical for a game built around high difficulty, but they lea…
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Not recommended Aug 10, 2026
Played enough to realise tat the game is simply a troll machine and it's inteded just to annoy you as you go thru it. I do NOT recommed...
Recommended May 26, 2026
This is one of those hard ass games youd see a japanese dude speedrun on SDA
Recommended Apr 30, 2024
This game is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ peak
Recommended Oct 31, 2023
It's like https://store.steampowered.com/app/1372460/AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA_Remastered/

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