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aMaze is a straight-forward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze.

aMAZE is a puzzle, 2d and singleplayer game developed and published by Blender Games.
Released on March 14th 2017 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 715 reviews of which 590 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.


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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7, Vista, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
  • Processor: Intel or AMD 2 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics, AMD Radeon Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

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Nov. 2025
aMAZE, developed and published by Blender Games, is a minimalist puzzle experience that reduces the genre to its purest and most essential form. It’s not a game that hides behind complex narratives, flashy visuals, or intricate mechanics—instead, it’s about one simple idea: navigating a maze. The goal is straightforward, almost primal in its simplicity—guide a small ball through a labyrinth to the exit. Yet within that simplicity lies a quiet, hypnotic rhythm that transforms the mundane into something surprisingly meditative and rewarding. The visual design of aMAZE is striking in its restraint. Each maze is presented with crisp lines and bright, contrasting colors, creating a clean and uncluttered aesthetic. There are no distractions—no unnecessary background art, no flashy effects—just you, the maze, and the task ahead. The minimalist art style not only serves as an artistic statement but also enhances focus, letting the player’s attention settle entirely on the paths and patterns before them. The use of color helps define progression and keeps the experience visually engaging, even though it avoids any kind of realism or narrative flair. Every maze feels like an abstract digital painting, and moving through it feels like tracing shapes through geometry itself. Gameplay-wise, aMAZE adheres to an old-school philosophy of design: simple to play, difficult to master. The controls are intuitive—just move the ball using the arrow keys or a controller—and yet the increasing complexity of the mazes ensures that complacency never lasts long. What begins as a relaxing exercise in navigation soon becomes a test of memory, patience, and spatial reasoning. The mazes grow larger, their paths twist more intricately, and the exits become harder to reach. It’s the kind of progression that creeps up on you gradually, lulling you into comfort before tightening the challenge just enough to keep your mind sharp and your attention locked in. The feeling of successfully weaving through a particularly tricky maze, finding your rhythm and flow, is quietly exhilarating. Part of what makes aMAZE compelling is its sense of pace. There’s no timer, no score, and no pressure beyond your own desire to reach the end. Each level becomes an act of concentration, free from external demands. This makes it particularly appealing as a relaxation tool—it’s the sort of game you can play in short bursts or long sessions, always knowing what to expect and never feeling punished for failure. The smooth flow of movement and the instant restart on mistakes keep frustration low, turning the game into a rhythm of progress and discovery. At its best moments, it feels almost meditative, the steady movement through winding corridors becoming an exercise in calm persistence. However, aMAZE’s minimalism is both its strength and its limitation. Its design philosophy doesn’t allow for much variety beyond increasing difficulty, and once you’ve played through several mazes, you’ve seen nearly everything the game has to offer. There are no additional modes, no storylines, and no elaborate mechanics to spice things up. Some players may find the repetition soothing, while others might feel the lack of depth diminishes replayability. This is a game that knows exactly what it is and refuses to be more, which can either feel refreshingly focused or overly simplistic, depending on what you expect from a puzzle experience. Yet for those who appreciate clarity of design and consistency of purpose, its purity becomes part of its charm. Performance and accessibility are areas where aMAZE truly shines. The system requirements are minimal, allowing it to run on virtually any modern computer without issue, and the clean art ensures smooth framerates across all platforms. It’s also well-suited for short play sessions, making it perfect for unwinding between tasks or playing casually without commitment. The controls respond smoothly, and the game’s design translates seamlessly to a controller or keyboard. Its lightweight nature makes it an ideal title for players who value ease of access and instant gameplay without the burden of tutorials or menus. In essence, aMAZE is a love letter to simplicity. It’s not a game that tries to surprise or overwhelm—it thrives on repetition, rhythm, and the small satisfactions of finding your way through intricate paths. The absence of distractions lets the player focus entirely on the puzzle itself, turning each maze into a quiet test of patience and perception. It won’t appeal to everyone; those seeking elaborate mechanics or narrative complexity may find it too barebones. But for players who enjoy clean design, meditative gameplay, and the satisfaction of spatial problem-solving, aMAZE delivers exactly what it promises. It’s a humble but elegant experience that proves how a single, well-executed idea can still captivate when handled with care and precision. Rating: 8/10
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July 2025
played and completed entire game and it wont give me level 40 achievements and i have tryed uninstalling and reinstalling Community Hub Helped my issue
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July 2025
There’s not much to this game, but often simpler equals better. You control a little ball in a 2D maze and have to get to the end in the form of a portal. The mazes get bigger with the game’s 3 difficulties. I wouldn’t say they necessarily get harder, just bigger and longer to go through. Overall, a relaxing half hour to hour. I’d still recommend it only on sale. Achievements: There’s a total of 150 achievements which is rather spammy with 3 achievements per level completion. All the pictures look different at least and could be fun for someone looking to add some fun pics to their steam profile. Easy 100%.
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May 2025
A good game for kids, or for when you just need to chill. The game is exactly as you see it on the store page screenshots - beautiful art, lots of mazes to navigate, simple controls. The instrumental score is also decent, adding to the relaxing vibe. Now with added achievements up to level 50, my only criticism is that the hard puzzles are exactly the same size as the intermediate puzzles.
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March 2025
---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Okay ☐ Bad ☐ Very stylized ☐ They're what they should be for what the game is ☐ MS Paint could make something better ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Fantastic ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Meh ☐ Bad, but playable ☐ Just go watch paint dry ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Amazing ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not to bad ☐ Alright ☐ Bad ☐ My ears are bleeding ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Babies ☑ Young kids ☑ Young teens ☑ Older teens ☑ Adults ☑ Old people ☑ Anyone with a decent maturity level ☑ Anyone with a lack of maturity ☑ Anyone that is alive ☑ No one, not even your dog ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Just average ☐ A little better than average ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Better than good ☐ Fancy Pants Rich Boy ☐ NASA ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Can choose your difficulty setting ☐ No difficulty needed ☐ Just press 'W" ☑ Easy ☐ Medium ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Hard ☐ Verry Difficult ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if you like to collect things ☑ Only if you care about steam achievements ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Only if you care about rankings/placements/leaderboards/etc. ☐ Average grind level ☐ A little grindy ☐ Too much grind ☐ You‘ll need a second life, maybe some macros, & a will to live for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ Story? What story? ☐ No Story ☑ Twilight was a better love story than this ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It‘ll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☑ 1-2 Hours ☐ 2-5 Hours ☐ 5-10 Hours ☐ 10-20 Hours ☐ 20-50 Hours ☐ 50+ Hours ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Replayablity }--- ☐ You won't even finish it the first time ☐ None, once was enough ☐ Not that kind of game ☐ You don't stop playing this kinda game, ever ☑ Maybe once or twice, to try something new ☐ You'll want to get every single possible ending & secret there is ☐ You'll pick it up every few years, but never finish a whole playthrough ☐ A lot, just to romance everyone, pick new options. try new classes, etc ---{ Price }--- ☐ It’s free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If you have some money to blow ☐ Wait for it to go on sale for the 100th time ☐ Ask someone to gift it to you instead ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Circumstantial (PC specs, internet, save/install location, etc.) ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ 8 / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

aMAZE is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

aMAZE is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.

aMAZE received 590 positive votes out of a total of 715 achieving a rating of 7.80.
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aMAZE was developed and published by Blender Games.

aMAZE is playable and fully supported on Windows.

aMAZE is not playable on MacOS.

aMAZE is not playable on Linux.

aMAZE is a single-player game.

aMAZE does not currently offer any DLC.

aMAZE does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

aMAZE does not support Steam Remote Play.

aMAZE is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for aMAZE.

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aMAZE
Rating
7.8
590
125
Game modes
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Developer
Blender Games
Publisher
Blender Games
Release 14 Mar 2017
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