# Zardy's Maze

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122347144](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122347144)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/zardy-s-maze

## Summary
Zardy's Maze is a 2020 single-player video game that blends action and strategy gameplay, released digitally for Microsoft Windows and macOS through Steam and also available on itch.io.

## Key Facts
- Zardy's Maze is classified as an action game and also as a strategy video game.  
- The game was published on September 30, 2020.  
- It is a single-player video game.  
- The official Twitter account is @ZardysMaze, first active on September 11, 2020 (tweet ID 1304264499541745664).  
- The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms.  
- Distribution is digital via Steam; the Steam application ID is 1484800, qualified for Windows and macOS.  
- It is also distributed on itch.io at https://swankybox.itch.io/zardysmaze (itch.io numeric ID 764452).  
- The game’s instance of is “video game”.  
- Language of work or name is English.  
- Distribution format is digital distribution (referenced via Steam).  
- External database identifiers:  
  - Rawg ID: zardys-maze  
  - SteamGridDB ID: 5274845  
  - Lutris ID: zardys-maze  
  - GameSpot ID: zardys-maze  
  - HowLongToBeat ID: 99843  
  - IsThereAnyDeal ID: zardys-maze  
  - MobyGames ID: 162630  
  - VGList video game ID: 64729  
  - GamersGlobal ID: 227645  
  - GamerProfiles ID: Xw1kx  
  - Internet Game Database ID: zardys-maze (qualifier P9043 = 139234)  
- The Wikidata description for Zardy's Maze is “2020 video game”.  

## FAQs
**What type of game is Zardy's Maze?**  
Zardy's Maze is both an action game and a strategy video game, designed for single-player play.

**On which platforms can Zardy's Maze be played?**  
The game is available on Microsoft Windows and macOS, delivered digitally through Steam and also hosted on itch.io.

**When was Zardy's Maze released and announced on social media?**  
Zardy's Maze was published on September 30, 2020, and its Twitter account @ZardysMaze became active on September 11, 2020.

**What are some of the external identifiers assigned to Zardy's Maze?**  
The game has IDs in multiple databases: Rawg (zardys-maze), SteamGridDB (5274845), Lutris (zardys-maze), GameSpot (zardys-maze), HowLongToBeat (99843), IsThereAnyDeal (zardys-maze), MobyGames (162630), VGList (64729), GamersGlobal (227645), GamerProfiles (Xw1kx), and Internet Game Database (zardys-maze with qualifier 139234).

**Is Zardy's Maze available in languages other than English?**  
According to the source data, the language of work or name for Zardy's Maze is English; no other languages are listed.

**Who distributes Zardy's Maze?**  
Zardy's Maze is distributed by Steam, which handles its digital distribution on Windows and macOS.

## Why It Matters
Zardy's Maze represents an indie title that successfully merges two distinct genres—action and strategy—within a single-player framework, offering players a hybrid experience that is relatively uncommon in the commercial space. Its release on both Steam and itch.io broadens accessibility, allowing it to reach audiences across major PC platforms as well as the indie‑focused itch.io community. The presence of the game in numerous tracking and database services (Rawg, SteamGridDB, Lutris, GameSpot, HowLongToBeat, MobyGames, etc.) demonstrates its recognition within the broader video‑game metadata ecosystem, facilitating discovery, preservation, and cross‑referencing for researchers, collectors, and players. By maintaining an active Twitter presence shortly after launch, the developers also established a direct line of community engagement, which can contribute to ongoing player feedback and longevity for the title.

## Notable For
- Combines action and strategy gameplay in a single‑player indie release.  
- Launched in September 2020, positioning it among the early‑pandemic indie game wave.  
- Available on both major PC storefronts (Steam) and the indie platform itch.io.  
- Assigned a unique Steam application ID (1484800) with explicit platform qualifiers for Windows and macOS.  
- Listed in over ten separate video‑game databases and identifier services, underscoring its wide cataloging.  
- Maintains an official Twitter handle (@ZardysMaze) that began activity shortly before the game’s release.  

## Body
### Overview
Zardy's Maze is a 2020 video game described as both an action game and a strategy video game. It is designed for single-player play and is presented in English. The game’s Wikidata description simply states “2020 video game,” matching its raw description.

### Release and Distribution
The game was published on September 30, 2020. It is distributed digitally via Steam, with the Steam application ID recorded as 1484800. This ID carries qualifiers indicating support for Microsoft Windows and macOS. In addition to Steam, Zardy's Maze is hosted on itch.io at the URL https://swankybox.itch.io/zardysmaze, where it possesses an itch.io numeric ID of 764452. The distribution format is classified as digital distribution, referenced via Steam.

### Platforms and Technical Details
Zardy's Maze runs on two operating systems: Microsoft Windows and macOS. Both platforms are noted in the Steam application ID qualifiers and are separately listed as platform values with references to Steam (2023-09-08). The game is defined as a single-player video game.

### Identifiers and Database Entries
The title is cataloged across numerous external services:
- Rawg: identifier “zardys-maze”.  
- SteamGridDB: identifier 5274845.  
- Lutris: identifier “zardys-maze”.  
- GameSpot: identifier “zardys-maze”.  
- HowLongToBeat: identifier 99843.  
- IsThereAnyDeal: identifier “zardys-maze”.  
- MobyGames: identifier 162630.  
- VGList: video game ID 64729.  
- GamersGlobal: ID 227645.  
- GamerProfiles: ID Xw1kx.  
- Internet Game Database: identifier “zardys-maze” with qualifier P9043 = 139234.  
Each identifier is accompanied by a reference timestamp and source (primarily Steam or the respective platform).

### Community and Online Presence
The game maintains an official Twitter account under the handle @ZardysMaze. The account’s creation or first activity is marked by a start time of September 11, 2020, and is associated with a tweet ID (P6552) of 1304264499541745664. This social media presence provides a direct channel for player interaction and updates.

### Genre and Gameplay
Zardy's Maze is classified under two genre values: “action game” and “strategy video game”. Both classifications cite the same Steam reference (2025-06-10) and are linked to the Steam application ID 1484800. The game’s single-player mode is explicitly defined.

### Language and Accessibility
The language of work or name for Zardy's Maze is English, as indicated by a reference to Steam (2023-09-08). No additional languages are documented in the source material.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. RAWG
4. Q124398839