Developer posts and news about this game.
Maku 0.9.9a - BIG Update 3 - Tower Mode/Boss Rush Preview! Big patch - 0.9.9a. There's new modes to try out, new items, and improvements on the difficulty system. ------------------------- Additions -New Mode Select screen between Play and character select - Boss Rush : unlock Bo
Steam Deck / Steam Machine Compatibility & Support With the last update "0.9.7a" many changes have been made to accommodate Steam Deck & Steam Machine. Currently, Valve needs to verify the game for Steam Deck for full support. Changes made for Deck compatibility: -All con
Maku 0.9.7a - BIG Update 2 Powered Up! This is the biggest patch since 0.9.4a. There's new characters, a new dodge system, powerups, lots of new items, and improvements on many features both mechanically and visually. ------------------------- Additions - Petra joins the roster -
0.9.4a - Major feature update / bug fixes & finished controller update ~Arcade Update ------------------------------------------- BIG update here, below are all the changes. - NEW character: Demonia (unlocked in the shop) -Demonia's kit is built heavily around the new health
v0.91 alpha Controller update & fixes ~Arcade Update ------------------------------ -added custom config for Steam Input -fixed issue with switching control modes -updated controller/keyboard indicators to reflect current control mode -fixed a bug that disabled movement when
v0.85 beta small bug fixes ------------------------------ -added Babayaga theme -adjusted new boss spawn condition (kill condition available) (balanced for typical kill to time ratio, subject to change) -ability to magnetically grab items other than gems (should work with pickup
Arcade Update Update: Beta v.0.8.4 Sunday, June 7th 2026 The Arcade Update is now in Beta! New features from the preview have released and Maku has left it's alpha testing phase. New to this Build: New Boss: Babayaga Try to face him and learn his weaknesses! New Boss: Eyes of Hel
Arcade Update Update: Early Access v.0.8.2r Monday, June 1st 2026 This is an alpha build of the arcade update. The features from the preview have started to roll out. New to this Build: Return of Slime Friend and Binxie Medusa and Cure are now playable X-18 has a new Main Weapon:
Trick or Treat! it's... OG Idle Maku Play the original Idle Maku from the Steam launcher! The DLC will release at 3:33AM PST Oct. 30th 2025 (Halloween) In the event that the process doesn't become automatic at launch, here are some instructions for how to enable alternate builds
Arcade Update Preview for upcoming update: Early Access v.0.8.1 Wednesday, July 23rd 2024 This is a preview of the upcoming changes to Maku. There have been events recently that have stagnated my development, but recently I have been hard at work on Maku. This new update will con
Development has resumed ːnecroheartː There's been quite a few changes, a re-branding and many features that have been added, removed, or altered from the last update. Many features are in-progress additions and are currently being worked on. The most notable of which is the new t
Patch Notes for Early Access v.0.4.01 Sunday, September 23rd 2022 Endless mode has been added and can be unlocked by completing levels on default difficulty. General Additions & Adjustments Notable changes: New character added: Yazura New Level added: Medusa Lair New weapon a
Patch Notes for Early Access v.0.2.33 Sunday, August 7th 2022 Hardcore mode has been added and can be unlocked by completing levels on default difficulty. General Additions & Adjustments Notable changes: Hardcore Mode has been added allowing for a new level of difficulty (Ste
Patch Notes for Early Access v.0.2.12 Sunday, July 31st 2022 First of all, thank you all for playing and for all of your feedback, it has been a tremendous help in furthering the development and broadening the future of Idle Maku! General Additions & Adjustments Notable chang