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JZHacker, Yueyan · Published by JZHacker · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
"Zodiac Requiem" is a top-down shooter RPG based on the Chinese zodiac. You play as Lin Xiaoman, a mysterious girl who embarks on a perilous journey through thorns and trials to uncover the truth about her origins.
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Explore the Chinese zodiac through Lin Xiaoman’s perilous journey in Zodiac Requiem. This action-packed, indie RPG from JZHacker and Yueyan combines shooter mechanics with deep narrative exploration.
About this game
"Zodiac Requiem" is a top-down shooter RPG based on the Chinese zodiac. You play as Lin Xiaoman, a mysterious girl who embarks on a perilous journey through thorns and trials to uncover the truth about her origins.
Zodiac Requiem features a top-down perspective with a mini-map UI, allowing players to clearly track their surroundings and enemy movements.
Maps are procedurally generated, ensuring unique exploration experiences even in repeated areas.
Enemies drop weapons of varying rarities and affixes, with 12 major weapon classes (rifles, sniper rifles, pistols, etc.) and detailed subclass customization.
Challenge 12 Zodiac-themed final bosses – experiment with weapon builds to conquer these Souls-like difficulty encounters!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio devices
- Additional Notes: Supports mechanical hard drives (HDDs), and recommends using solid state drives (SSDs). The above configurations were tested with DLSS/FSR/Pass technology enabled.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows compatible audio devices
- Additional Notes: Solid state drive (SSD) is required. The above configurations were tested with DLSS/FSR/Pass technology enabled.
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update announcement for trial version 1.6
The powerful Berserker-type Paper Soul, Blazing Flame Sha, makes its debutThe default key for displaying the large map has been changed to the Tab key, which can be modified in the settingsThe large map display is modified to be shown when a key is pressed and hidden when the key is released, with a semi-transparent effect, making it convenient for players to explore while referring to the mapUpdate localizationAdd a slow delay effect to the camera following when characters moveAdd the function of allowing the camera to follow the cursor's offset during combatModify the player facing logic so that players will always face the reticle during combatRead full article on Community Announcements (JIANG ZHE)Patch NotesOfficial
Version 1.5 Trial Update Announcement
Paper Soul - Dawn Flame Passive Skill ImplementedPaper Soul - Fiery Dawn Passive Skill ImplementedAdd UI prompts for triggering special effects with passive skills, including stack count and durationThe weapons being used in battle are more clearly indicatedRead full article on Community Announcements (JIANG ZHE)Patch NotesOfficial
Update announcement for trial version 1.4
Added UI text describing the non-final effect of the trial versionOptimized the weapon and character attribute systemFix the bug where ununlocked card skills also display star upgradesIn the trial version, all levels are visible, but levels beyond the second one cannot be unlockedChange the default key mappings for skills and ensure compatibility with UI length displayAdd unarmed weapon typesRead full article on Community Announcements (JIANG ZHE)
