- Watch the Developers Play ASBAK! - 18 June 2026
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
- Summer Plans - Mini Devlog 5 - 6 May 2026
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 P…
- Homemade Horrors - Mini Devlog 4 - 31 March 2026
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…
- BIG Demo Update - Mini Devlog 3 - 6 February 2026
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…
- Unlikely Aid - ASBAK Mini Devlog 2 - 24 December 2025
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 perf…
- ASBAK Mini Devlog - 19 November 2025
Hello everyone, welcome to our own mini devlog. Our mini devlog will mostly talk about what we are currently working on, share work in progress screenshots, and sometimes discuss future plans for Asbak. From now on, we will share you a mini devlog regularly.Where have we been?We have been everywhere but here! In case you missed it, Asbak has been actively uploading content on various social media platform:Twitter / XInstagramFacebookTikTokWe regularly upload short form content, event alerts, and announcements on these social media platforms so please check them out and hit us with a follow. We also reply to your comments :)We have a Discord!We have our own section in Vifth Floor Community Discord server. When joining, make sure to grab the Asbak role to get notified of any Asbak-related information.Vifth Floor Community DiscordBy joining our Discord server, you can send your personal fe…
- Major Demo Content Update! - 3 October 2025
We are excited to announce the newest and probably the final update for our free demo! In this update, we have a new playable character; Liza, who specializes in love magic and long range attacks. There are also new areas; a town where you can rest in-between the missions and industrial office dungeon. You can also collect, equip, and sell artifacts from beating the demons. Try the demo for the complete experience, and let us know what you think about it. Happy playing!-Dev
- ASBAK Speedrun Challenge - 7 July 2025
Dear Demon Hunters, We’re excited to announce a speedrun challenge for Asbak! 3 players with the fastest times to defeat the boss enemy (Wewe Gombel) in the current demo build will win cash prizes, exclusive merchandises, and the chance to design an in-game item or character! How to enter:Record your playthrough.,Upload the video to YouTube.,Fill out this form to register your run.Submission Deadline is July 14, 23:59 GMT+7 We’re looking forward to your participation! :D
- Demo is now live! - 4 May 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the free demo for ASBAK! This demo showcases one of the main character, Sam, in a pre-designed stage inside a train. We plan to have 4 playable characters and use procedural generation to create the stages in the full game, so this one is more about showing the thrill of the game rather than the whole experience. Your feedback means the world to us! Play the demo, tell your friends, and let us know what you think. Light it up. Put it out. ASBAK begins now.
- Asbak is going to be so much improved! - 25 October 2024
Another new info from Asbak and team! We'll happily to share it with you! Hey'all! Publisher here, long time no see (we hope you're waiting for more for shivering contents from Asbak). After long development of Asbak, we gotta say, it changed a lot of things (and we mean it), every part of Asbak, but you'll still recognize it for sure. What changed: 📢 New art 📢 New char design 📢 Changed into 2D animation 📢 Will implement new feature (Psst, co-op especially) 📢 Dialogue System What we keep: 📢 Genre, it's the same as before 📢 There will be 4 main chars 📢 It's about exorcising the city from paranormal creatures in urban city of Indonesia, Last update from us Asbak will be on Steam Scream Fest 3 (Halloween 2024) from October 28 - November 4, Steam will celebrate the spookiest (and spoopiest) season of the year with discounts, demos, and upcoming releases. 📢 We'll introduce you more…
- Play ASBAK Demo as part of PixElated Festival! - 23 July 2024
We love pixel art games, and we know you do too. So, let’s celebrate together 🎉 We’re super excited to share that ASBAK joins PixElated Festival next week! This festival is featuring some of the best pixel art games on Steam. From retro-style classics to contemporary indie gems all in one place! There will be ✨ discounts ✨ live streams ✨ art contest ✨ demos✨ developer chats ✨ all centered around your favorite games. Check out the official line-up and more information about the event here: http://pixelatedfest.com/
- Asbak - NEW HOT FIX 0.2.15.2 - 30 May 2024
Another new info from Asbak! Thank you so much for all the feedback so far, which inspired us to develop some improvements and fixes. Hey'all! Publisher here, after few days of our first revealed page of Asbak, and also many of you have tried to be the best exorcise, we got some feedbacks that we consider as "Needed to be fixed right now" (yeah, you heard that right). So, what is it? Note: 1. 📢 indicates a change inspired by community feedback! (Almost everything in this case...!) 2. This update is only for small portion bug fix, and not for additional story or level of the game Controller 📢 We fixed the controller settings for "keyboard only" when confirming and canceling the menu, and also to avoid the player being stuck when in choosing controller at the first menu 📢 Adjusting gamepad experience and button mapping Last update from us As per May 20th 2024, this will be our last dem…
- Asbak - New patch is coming! - 20 May 2024
Here's our first patch in Asbak!! Thank you so much for all the feedback so far, which inspired us to develop some improvements and fixes. Hey'all! Publisher here, we would like to introduce you into our world and be the best exorcist to save the city. You know... the demons and stuff like that really... haunting people more frequently. So, we keep improving to make sure you are the best among the best exorcist in Mandraguna LTD. So, what's the change so far? Very well, look at these! Note: 📢 indicates a change inspired by community feedback! (Almost everything in this case...!) General Gameplay 📢 Score system fixed (yeah, previously the score always reset when you change rooms) 📢 Controller mapping (if you want to change by yourself to suit with your playstyle, go to settings) 📢 Controller improvements for better experience 📢 Bug fixes in certain aspects Level Design & Environment…
