- Quality of Life Update and complete visual premium update - 24 July 2026
Hello Chronomaze players!This update is focused on visual quality, consistency, and smoother performance across devices. Chronomaze now has a more polished, premium presentation while keeping the same core gameplay feel.What's newMajor visual upgrade for levelsWalls, hazards, player, and goal were redesigned with a cohesive premium style.Static and dynamic levels now share a more consistent visual language.UI and menu polishMain menu panels and controls were refined for better consistency in both themes.Readability and visual hierarchy were improved across settings and panel text.New mechanicAdded rewind function with visual optional helpPerformance improvements (especially for low-end hardware)Optimized internal codeNo gameplay identity changesThis patch keeps Chronomaze's core mechanics and pacing intact. The focus was quality, consistency, and responsiveness.Thank you for playing and…
- Quality of Life Update and complete visual refactor - 10 April 2026
Hello Chronomaze players!This update is focused on visual quality, consistency, and smoother performance across devices. Chronomaze now has a more polished, premium presentation while keeping the same core gameplay feel.What's newMajor visual upgrade for levelsWalls, hazards, player, and goal were redesigned with a cohesive premium style.Static and dynamic levels now share a more consistent visual language.Updated Single Level Behaviour When selecting a single level through the menu playing through it unlocks the next level nowEach level now is marked based on a medal system based on your best run (gold, silver, bronze)Dark/Light Theme supportAdded a Dark mode toggle in Settings.Theme now applies across menu and level presentation.Dark mode is now the default for new players.UI and menu polishMain menu panels and controls were refined for better consistency in both themes.Readability an…
- Quality-of-life update - modern ui, new mechanics and many more - 7 April 2026
UPDATE NOTESNEW & IMPROVED GAMEPLAYChrono Rewind — Hold Shift (or the configured gamepad button) to rewind through recent movement and gravity. Limited uses per level load (respawn does not refill rewinds).Medals — Earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold on each level based on your finish time (with per-level par data).Ghost runner — Beat your best time and your previous best path can appear as a translucent ghost on future attempts.Death and rewind tracking — Feeds into medals and run quality; respawn (R / Fire2) still resets your attempt timer as before.MAIN MENU & UIRebuilt Level Select, Settings, and Controls with a consistent card-style look.Settings: music & SFX sliders plus a toggle for optional in-level HUD toasts.Controls panel documents gravity, rewind, respawn, and menu shortcuts for keyboard and gamepad.Title and primary button: subtle intro and idle motion for a cleaner, modern feel.…
- Minor bug fixes from last update - 1 April 2026
Minor bug fixes from last update
- March Content Update: 4 New Levels - 31 March 2026
Hello everyone!The next update for March 2026 is now live. We have expanded Chronomaze with fresh content to give you new challenges to solve.Update Contents:4 New Levels added: The game has been expanded with four additional, complex puzzles.Expanded Scope: The new levels are available immediately in the level selection menu and offer new solution paths that will test your timing and planning.The update should start automatically. Happy puzzling!– Gift Bytes Productions
- New Mechanics, new mazes ! QoL and Content Update for February(late) - 4 March 2026
New mechanics, new mazes!Hello everyone!The new update is online now. I know a bit late for the February update but nevertheless enjoy !
- January Content Update: 4 New Levels - 25 January 2026
New Year, New Mazes!Hello everyone!The second update for 2026 is now live. We have expanded Chronomaze with fresh content to give you new challenges to solve.Update Contents:4 New Levels added: The game has been expanded with four additional, complex puzzles.Expanded Scope: The new levels are available immediately in the level selection menu and offer new solution paths that will test your timing and planning.The update should start automatically. Happy puzzling!– Gift Bytes Productions
- Quality of Life Update January 2026 - 4 January 2026
Quality of Life Update - JanuaryHello Chronomaze players!I am excited to release the first monthly quality of life update today. This patch focuses on making the game smoother to navigate and giving you more control over your experience. Whether you are a new player or returning to beat your best time, this update is for you!Here is what’s new:🚀 New FeaturesLevel Select Screen: Once you beat a level, you can revisit it anytime from the new "Select Level" menuSettings Menu: Added a dedicated settings panel where you can adjust Music and SFX volume to your liking. Your preferences are now saved automatically.WASD Support: By popular demand, you can now use W-A-S-D keys to control gravity, in addition to the classic Arrow Keys.R-Support: With R you can reset within the level🛠️ Improvements & PolishSmart Navigation: You can now use the Escape key to go back in menus or return to the Main…
- 2026 Roadmap: Expanding the Maze - 1 January 2026
Hello everyone,Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to 2026.We are writing to you today with a major announcement regarding the future of Chronomaze: Gravity Maze. While this project started as a simple hobby project, your support has encouraged us to take it to the next level. We are officially committing to a full year of active development.Our 2026 Update Schedule To ensure consistent growth, Chronomaze will receive two updates every month throughout 2026. Here is how that will work:1. Update: Content Expansion The first update of each month will focus exclusively on gameplay.Two New Levels: Every month, we will add two brand-new puzzles to the game.The Goal: We currently have 8 levels. By December 2026, the game will feature a total of 32 Levels, offering a much deeper and more challenging experience.2. Update: Quality of LifeThe second up…
- Full Playthrough Online - 13 December 2025
Hello everyone!I am thrilled to announce that the full playthrough is online on the Gift Bytes Productions YouTube channel.Chronomaze: Gravity Maze is a project born out of a personal challenge to create, develop and publish a complete by a solo developer. The result is a tight, polished, and hypnotic puzzle experience.The Concept is Simple. The Execution is Not. In Chronomaze, you don't control the player—you control the world's gravity.Your goal is to get the particle from the start to the finish. The catch? The maze is filled with deadly hazards, and the clock is always ticking. You must change the direction of gravity to build momentum, navigate tight corridors, and solve physics-based challenges.Thank you for supporting indie development.
- Release Now - 8 December 2025
Hello everyone!I am thrilled to announce that the very first game from Gift Bytes Productions is now official released ːluvːChronomaze: Gravity Maze is a project born out of a personal challenge to create, develop and publish a complete by a solo developer. The result is a tight, polished, and hypnotic puzzle experience.The Concept is Simple. The Execution is Not. In Chronomaze, you don't control the player—you control the world's gravity.Your goal is to get the particle from the start to the finish. The catch? The maze is filled with deadly hazards, and the clock is always ticking. You must change the direction of gravity to build momentum, navigate tight corridors, and solve physics-based challenges.Key Features:8 Hand-Crafted Levels: Challenges that ramp up in difficulty and complexity.Hypnotic "Glow" Aesthetic: A clean, minimalist visual style with vibrant post-processing.Full Audio…
- Chronomaze Launches Dec 8th: Our Debut Release! - 26 November 2025
Hello everyone!I am thrilled to announce that the very first game from Gift Bytes Productions will officially release on December 8th.Chronomaze: Gravity Maze is a project born out of a personal challenge: created in just 7 days by a solo developer to master the publishing pipeline. The result is a tight, polished, and hypnotic puzzle experience.The Concept is Simple. The Execution is Not. In Chronomaze, you don't control the player—you control the world's gravity.Your goal is to get the particle from the start to the finish. The catch? The maze is filled with deadly hazards, and the clock is always ticking. You must change the direction of gravity to build momentum, navigate tight corridors, and solve physics-based challenges.Key Features:8 Hand-Crafted Levels: Challenges that ramp up in difficulty and complexity.Hypnotic "Glow" Aesthetic: A clean, minimalist visual style with vibrant…
