Publisher Humble Games and developer Studio Pixanoh have released the Gamescom 2025 trailer for narrative-driven cooking action RPG Town of Zoz.
The trailer introduces the “Nightmares,” twisted manifestations of unresolved emotions, lingering regrets, and family curses that threaten to consume the villagers from within.
Here is an overview of the game, via Humble Games:
About
Town of Zoz invites players to join the reluctant hero, Ito, as he returns to his family’s farm and restaurant in a village shrouded in mystery and ancient curses. This adventure blends fast-paced combat, deep storytelling, and a unique cooking mechanic, offering players a chance to explore a vibrant village while helping the townspeople rebuild bonds and uncovering an ancient magical presence.
With its blend of exploration, action combat, and heartwarming cooking mechanics, Town of Zoz invites players to uncover the mysteries of a town like no other. After receiving a letter from his parents, Ito reluctantly returns to his family’s farm and restaurant in the town of Zoz. As he settles back into life, he uncovers a deep, ancient magical presence that has gripped the village and threatens its future. Ito will need to use his combat skills, magical ingredients, and a dash of cooking creativity to restore the bonds of his community
Key Features
- Welcome to the Town of Zoz – After receiving a letter from his parents, Ito reluctantly returns home to help the family farm and restaurant. As he settles back into family life, Ito realizes that the once peaceful village hides an ancient secret, and the town needs his help to reveal its forbidden past, and the dark cloud that haunts them.
- Fight with Flavor – As you explore the area around Zoz and help the townspeople, take advantage of Ito’s skills with his trusty machete as you slash and dodge through enemies while teaming up with several trusted companions. Each one uses their own unique skills to dispatch enemies.
- True Soul Food – Food is the way to people’s hearts in Zoz, and giving townsfolk their favorite meal will increase your bonds and allow you to learn more about them. Or eat the meals yourself to gain powerful stat boosts for your next hunt.
- It Takes A Village – Everyone has a story to tell, and it’s up to Ito’s mastering of the soul-infused machete and his magic-infused recipes to help them overcome their personal nightmares. Help legendary town heroes, fashionable shopkeepers, stars of the Boonbola team, leaders of a local magical sect, and speak with a Soulsmith who is able to imbue magic into weapons and tools.
Town of Zoz will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC (Steam. A release date has yet to be announced.
Watch the trailer below.