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BZZZT

Pixel-art platformer with timed challenges and optional permadeath

KO.DLL · Published by CINEMAX GAMES · Released Nov 13, 2023

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Reviews
Very Positive
95% of 1,181
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
May 22, 2025
Minimum PC
DX10
0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 91/100 (critic reviews)

What is BZZZT?

In this 2D action platformer, you control ZX8000, a small robot created in a laboratory. You run, jump, and dash through levels with changing mechanics, unlock skills, and fight bosses as the robot tries to stop a scientist named Badbert.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy replaying levels to improve your times
  • +you like adjustable difficulty and optional permadeath challenges
  • +you want platforming stages with boss fights

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike retrying difficult sections after missed jumps
  • −you prefer open exploration over distinct platforming levels

What players say

95% of 1,181 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls, detailed pixel art, and soundtrack. Some find the platforming unforgiving and the level design uneven or too simple.

How many players finish BZZZT?

21% of Steam players have unlocked «End Credits», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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BZZZT system requirements

Minimum: DX10, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (SP1+) or Windows 10
Graphics
DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
Storage
300 MB available space

Does BZZZT have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does BZZZT run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
25
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Czech, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, German, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does BZZZT use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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1 DLC available.

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