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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

Side-scrolling action adventure about a shaman seeking his father's spirit

Surgent Studios · Published by Electronic Arts · Released Apr 23, 2024

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 986
Recent reviews
Mixed
60% of 10 in 30 days
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Nov 21, 2024
Minimum PC
GTX 1060
8 GB RAM · 30 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU?

A side-scrolling action adventure set in a mythological world inspired by Bantu tales. You guide Zau through platforming, exploration, and combat, using shamanic powers as he seeks to recover his father's spirit.

For you if...

  • +you prefer straightforward platforming over demanding challenges
  • +you want a story about coping with loss
  • +you enjoy colorful fantasy settings rooted in mythology

Not for you if...

  • −you want deep, nonlinear Metroidvania exploration
  • −you expect varied combat and extensive ability upgrades

What players say

83% of 986 reviews are positive · 60% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the story, visual style, music, and voice acting. Common complaints include repetitive combat, limited exploration, and platforming that some players find clumsy.

How many players finish Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU?

25% of Steam players have unlocked «The End of Another», 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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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel i7 7700 / AMD Ryzen 2600
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A380
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
30 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
These specs allow for the game to be played in 1920x1080 at 60 FPS with graphics setting "Lowest"

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel i7 7700 / AMD Ryzen 2600
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega-56 8 GB
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
30 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
These specs allow for the game to be played in 1920x1080 at 60 FPS with graphics setting "Standard"

Does Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU 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
  • First time setup requires active internet connection
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
19
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, Swahili. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU 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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