News: Mazey Village - Cozy Demo Out for Steam Next Fest
Slappy Inc., a Belgian indie studio, launched the Mazey Village demo on Steam on September 22, 2025, ahead of its participation in Steam Next Fest, running October 13–20, 2025. This cozy town-restoring adventure tasks players with rebuilding a village devastated by a tornado, solving sliding-tile maze puzzles to recover scattered homes, pets, and belongings. The demo, accompanied by a new trailer, introduces players to a colorful, top-down world where they restore homes, customize layouts, and bring warmth back to a charming community, perfect for fans of relaxing puzzle adventures.
In Mazey Village, players navigate maze-like lands to find lost items and pets, befriending villagers and quirky talking animals like cows and penguins. Daily quests offer optional challenges to unlock costumes and cosmetics, while shops and villager trades provide furniture and outfits to personalize the town. The demo showcases the game’s core mechanics—solving puzzles, decorating homes with gardens and details, and fostering community bonds—delivering a family-friendly experience with a focus on exploration and customization, all wrapped in a vibrant, atmospheric 3D art style.
Developed by three ambitious developers at Slappy Inc., Mazey Village combines cozy village-building with witty puzzle-solving, aiming to captivate players globally. The Steam Next Fest demo, available now, lets players test the game’s relaxing yet engaging gameplay, with community feedback via Discord shaping its development toward a full release. With no confirmed release date yet, the demo’s early access builds anticipation for this indie gem, encouraging players to wishlist it on Steam and join the journey to restore the village’s heart and soul.