Asbak

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• Announcements·18 Jun 2026Official

  Watch the Developers Play ASBAK!

  Asbak is streaming on Steam during the Steam Next Fest period. Watch the stream if you want to see the developers play the game! Also check out our partners streaming Asbak on various platforms:Pingu Ch. -> Stream Link Stream Link Stream Link
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• Announcements·6 May 2026Official

  Summer Plans - Mini Devlog 5

  Hello everyone, welcome back to our mini devlog where we talk about what we are currently working on, share work in progress screenshots, and sometimes discuss future plans for Asbak. ːsteamhappyːSince our last devlog, we have been busy preparing for the upcoming Steam Next Fest in June, so you can expect various updates from us prior to Steam Next Fest. One thing that you can expect is an update for the Steam Demo, and it is probably going to be the last big update for the Steam demo, since we want to shift focus on releasing the game this year, following the participation of Steam Next Fest. We would be more than grateful if one of your summer plans is to try the new Asbak demo.Anyways, let's take a look at some of the things that we've been working on for the game.Pocong MerahYou've seen Pocong, but have you seen in them in red? According to Indonesian folklore, Pocong Merah or Red Pocong is a more aggressive and vengeful spirit when compared to the normal Pocong shrouded in white. The red shroud is believed to be caused by the blood of the wearer, implying that the wearer either died in a brutal way or was still alive when they were buried. In Asbak, Pocong Merah will be a special enemy variant that you can encounter in the late stages of the full game. They should pose as a higher threat since they are tougher than the normal Pocong and has an entirely new moveset.The Phone MenuThe new menu UI shown above will essentially function as an inventory and status screen for the player (not a pause menu), showing the player what their character is carrying in their inventory and the status effect that are currently affecting the character. Each playable character will also have their own unique phone design, respective to their character and personality. Quality of Life ImprovementsFun fact: The game wasn't able to open the setting menu when you're in the middle of playing a stage due to technical limitations of the game engine and the codebase we're using to develop ...
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• Announcements·31 Mar 2026Official

  Homemade Horrors - Mini Devlog 4

  Hello everyone, welcome back to our mini devlog where we talk about what we are currently working on, share work in progress screenshots, and sometimes discuss future plans for Asbak. ːsteamhappyːSince our last devlog, we focused on balancing the game to achieve the best overall "game feel", to help achieve that, we did a closed playtest with chosen people from our community as the playtester. But that's boring! We want to share you the cool-looking stuff in this mini devlog, and the cool stuff are a new boss and new enemy variants that you can encounter later in the game.Kuntilanak BossIn Indonesian folklore, the Kuntilanak is a vengeful spirit who is traditionally believed to be the spirit of a woman who died while pregnant or during childbirth. According to local legends, Kuntilanak is known for her high-pitched laughter and her ability to lure in victims by mimicking a crying infant.Kuntilanak will be a boss that you can encounter in the later stages of the game. She is one of the cursed products of a mad doctor that is probably better to be put to rest instead of being constantly confined and tested on by an evil doctor. Cyborg Enemy VariantBeing the other cursed products of a mad doctor, there are three new elite enemy variants of the Genderuwo, Pocong, and Kuyang. These types of enemies pose as a higher threat since they are much tougher, hit harder, and have entirely new moveset when compared to their normal counterpart.These elite enemies can be encountered later in the higher difficulties of the game which also has a better chance of dropping high tier loot. ːFistofdoshːLoading Screen RevampOn the more technical side, we updated how textures are loaded into our game which increases performance and hastens loading times. The loading screens will also be much more appealing as well, featuring unique art for each level as shown in the carousel of images above.Join our Discord!If you're interested in having the chance to join exclusive events such as the close...
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• Patch Notes·6 Feb 2026Official

  BIG Demo Update - Mini Devlog 3

  Hello everyone, welcome back to our mini devlog where we talk about what we are currently working on, share work in progress screenshots, and sometimes discuss future plans for Asbak. ːsteamhappyːSince our last devlog, we continued working on the roguelike progression of our game, reworked another one of the playable characters, made some progress on one of the new bosses, etc.New Demo Update is LIVE!We updated our Steam demo to include more content and gameplay changes. Here are what you could expect from the new Steam demo:Roguelike Progression (NEW)Elixirs to power up your character (NEW)New playable areaSam and Liza gameplay changesGenderuwo boss visual revampAnd more!It would be awesome if you could try out the demo again to experience the new stuff we have added (feedback are also welcome ːsteamthumbsupː).Liza Gameplay ReworkAfter many hours of playtest with players and even other game devs, we realize that playing as Liza felt sluggish and awkward, so we went back to the drawing board and changed how Liza skills would work. Here is a quick list of the changes:Liza's Heavy Attack now summon orbs called "Heart Ties" that will shoot projectiles at nearby enemies. Heart Ties will not shoot projectiles when it is depleted.Liza starts with three Heart Ties by default. Heart Ties can be depleted by using the Heartburst Pillar or Cupid Arrow skill. Heart Ties is replenished after switching characters.Liza's Ultimate Skill now shoots multiple beams of laser to visible enemies until the Ultimate bar is depleted.Hopefully, after these changes, playing as Liza would be more "fun". You can try the above changes in the latest Asbak demoSerpent Lady BossWe also want to share a work in progress boss named Nyi Blorong (not included in the new demo). In Indonesian folklore, Nyi Blorong (aka Serpent Lady) is a seductive spirit from the Southern Sea kingdom under Queen Nyi Roro Kidul. She is half beautiful woman, half giant serpent, she grants wealth (pesugihan) via dangerous pa...
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• Announcements·24 Dec 2025Official

  Unlikely Aid - ASBAK Mini Devlog 2

  Hello everyone, welcome back to our mini devlog where we talk about what we are currently working on, share work in progress screenshots, and sometimes discuss future plans for Asbak.It's been more than a month since our last devlog, we've been working on our closed build of Asbak, and we would like you to take a peek at some of the work that got poured into it.(NEW) Roguelike ProgressionA good chunk of our month went on working the roguelike progression of our game. Along the game, you will meet the Mysterious Girl, a recurring character that would help grow your demon hunter by offering mysterious powers called Arts. At the end of each level, players can choose between three random Arts to level up. Think of these like nodes on a skill tree, where every choice greatly impacts gameplay. For example, Sam can increase the number of jumps he can do, and Liza can unlock the ability to perform telekinesis. Arts are reset after each run.The Elixirs (Jamu)We are planning to add an NPC called the Herbalist that provide power-ups in a form of herbal remedies called Elixirs or Jamu. In Indonesia, Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal medicine, deeply rooted in Javanese culture, made from natural ingredients like turmeric, ginger, tamarind, and other exotic spices, used for centuries to boost immunity and promote overall wellness. We decided to put our little twist of Jamu in Asbak and plan to make it obtainable for the player either for sale, or as a reward for completing a minigame. Some of the planned Elixirs or Jamu includes Spring Onion Juice that summons a sentient spring onion that will aid you in combat and Rose Water that will compel enemies to confess their love to you.Combat System RevampWe've been showcasing Asbak around local events for the past couple of months and as a result, amassed a treasure trove of feedback. One main thing that seemed to hinder player enjoyment was the combat. It seemed strangely slow for a game that's supposed to be a fast-paced hack-n...
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