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Updated Version ID: V2.4.0： FIX: Bug preventing Level Black Op. from being completed. 《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server： have our sub-channel there !!~
Updated Version ID: V2.4.0：
FIX: Bug preventing Level Black Op. from being completed.
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server：https://discord.gg/4jQkBPFsyS，we have our sub-channel there !!~
This update fixes a critical Vulnerability in the Unity 3D engine itself: Updated Version ID: V2.3.5: The game has been rebuild using Unity 2021.3.45f2 and re-released. This update only addresses the CVE-2025-59489 vulnerability and does not involve any changes to game content. T
This update fixes a critical Vulnerability in the Unity 3D engine itself:
https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01
Updated Version ID: V2.3.5:
The game has been rebuild using Unity 2021.3.45f2 and re-released.
This update only addresses the CVE-2025-59489 vulnerability and does not involve any changes to game content.
This Update Patches Demo Version as well.
Updated Version ID: V2.3.4： FIX: English localization missing in Story FIX: English localization missing in Tutorial levels FIX: Some function in Shop can't be used when you use Mouse to play the game. 《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server： have our sub-cha
Updated Version ID: V2.3.4：
FIX: English localization missing in Story
FIX: English localization missing in Tutorial levels
FIX: Some function in Shop can't be used when you use Mouse to play the game.
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server：https://discord.gg/4jQkBPFsyS，we have our sub-channel there !!~
Dear Players: Since the official release of “Signal Maze” version 1.0, we have received enthusiastic feedback from our players, which includes both encouragement and affirmation, as well as many valuable suggestions and constructive criticisms. Here, we would like to thank every
Since the official release of “Signal Maze” version 1.0, we have received enthusiastic feedback from our players, which includes both encouragement and affirmation, as well as many valuable suggestions and constructive criticisms. Here, we would like to thank every player who has paid attention to and supported the game, and it is your attention and correction that has provided an important guideline for our optimization direction.
After an in-depth review by our team, we realized that due to the lack of development experience, the game has failed to achieve the desired experience in some parts. The core problem was that the overall positioning of the game was blurred and fragmented - in the EA phase, we simply used “strategy puzzle” to summarize the game category, but neglected the ‘strategy’ and “puzzle” aspects of the game. However, we ignored the essential differences between “strategy” and “puzzle” games in terms of design logic, style presentation and playing experience. This lack of clarity in the positioning of the game led to a deviation between the core gameplay and the user's expectations, which in turn affected the consistency of the overall experience.
In view of this, we decided to systematically reconstruct the underlying positioning of the game, and simultaneously launched a comprehensive remake of the shop content. After the team's unremitting efforts, the 2.0 version of Signal Maze is now officially available to everyone.
Updated Version ID: V2.2.0:
UPDATE: Shop function completely remake.
UPDATE: Seed function added to the randomization process of Shop levels.
UPDATE: Time Panel completely remake.
UPDATE: Main level streamlining, all main levels remake.
UPDATE: Unit shapes, locks, pivots, and sliding clamp completely remake.
UPDATE: Level trees completely reorganized, story lines rearranged.
UPDATE: Heat dissipation, corruption disaster ticks remake.
OPTIM: Overall level difficulty adjusted and slightly reduced.
OPTIM: Heat Dissipation Grid and Corruption Grid remake.
OPTIM: New Voucher mission type added.
OPTIM: Increased the frequency of Push Units and Trash Units appearing in the game.
OPTIM: Shops now pop up automatically when arriving at a shop tick (can be turned off in options).
OPTIM: Mouse drag protection now adds a smarter “semi-protection” tick (can be adjusted in options).
OPTIM: Optimized visual effects of cell-to-signal and cell interactions.
FIX: Some missing localization and formatting issues.
Because version 1.0 still has some playability in the levels and store, and because some players may be more than halfway through the game, we are offering players the option to continue playing version 1.0. Simply select “Version 1.0” via the Steam Launch options at game startup to start the game normally, and then:
Level Tree, Levels, Shop, and Time Panel will remain as 1.0, and some of the 2.0 updates will also be retroactively applied.
Except DEMO version, DEMO can only launch in 2.0
Since not all levels are remaked between 1.0 and 2.0, levels with the same name completed in 1.0 will be unlocked automatically in 2.0; Vouchers unlocked in 1.0 will be carried over to 2.0 automatically, but Industry Vouchers of the same name levels can only be obtained once.
We promise that version 1.0 will recive bug fixing update at least until the end of this year, and will remain accessible for at least 12 months.
However, from now on, version 1.0 will no longer receive any balancing or optimezing updates.
Next, we'll go into more detail about the various updates that are important for version 2.0
Shop functionality completely remake
The Shop is a core part of the game that we felt was in dire need of a remake. Previously, the default randomization of the store was a mechanic that failed to provide enough decisions and fun for players, so we decided to completely remake the shop. The core adjustments are that the default Shop Delivery will be changed to a Selecting Delivery, while the units available for purchase within each phase will remain randomly generated.
And for this unit's randomization process, if the player wishes to replay based on a known state. We've also added a seeded randomization feature. It allows the player to play the store level in an expected way.
The core functionality of the Time Panel has not been tweaked, but we have redesigned it based on the overall R.O.O.T. device visualization.
1.0 level tree as shown,
Below is the level tree of 2.0 (blurred to prevent spoilers). We found that the 1.0 main story was long, poorly paced, and fragmented, so we decided to significantly streamline the length of the main story in 2.0. At the same time, we've adjusted our narrative strategy: instead of forcing the main story to carry the entire plot, we've presented some of the side stories in the form of level tree branches, so that players can independently choose whether or not to deepen their experience of the side content.
This part of the update will also be reflected in the 1.0 version of the game.
1.0 Unit and clamps
2.0 Ver：
We found that in version 1.0, the unit interface is not recognizable enough, and the various types of clamps(especially the pivot and sliding clamps) are only differentiated by color, which makes it difficult to identify the unit visually. Therefore, we have completely redesigned the structure of the unit and reworked the overall shape and related clamp components, hoping to optimize the visual presentation to improve the recognition efficiency and playing experience when you play.
Thanks for sticking with us till the end. It has been a hell of ride for the past six months since Signal Maze launched. Looking back, many early decisions feel painfully naive now. Being in the middle of development, there were a lot of issues that we didn't see through in time.—it took working on this 2.0 update before we finally felt, "Okay, this time we may-be fixed things right."
The pandemic’s impact on the project was far more tangled than we ever imagined. We’ve often wondered—without those lost years, could the game have matched our vision sooner? But "what-if" don’t get us far. Our team learned as we went, and honestly? We still don’t know how to design a game at all *maybe*.
For this version, we overhauled everything until we nearly skinned ourselves alive—fine-tuning every bit of level logic and visual feedback. At least now when we play it, we can sigh, "Worth every sleepless night."
Truth is, making games is like nurturing a child: you know you should stay objective, but you can’t help pouring your heart into it. 2.0 isn’t some "final chapter," but it is the best answer we can offer at this stage. How far we’ll go from here? Hard to say. But as long as players keep engaging with our work, we’ll keep exploring this maze of game design.
To everyone who critiqued or cheered us on these past months—thank you. You’ve genuinely walked a long, long road with us.
Greeting to all operators of RavenTek, We are very excited to inform you that Signal Maze Version 2.0 will make its debut at the 2025 Beijing West Beijing Gaming Festival x g-fusion geme festival! This event will take place on June 28th and June 29th, at which time you will be ab
Greeting to all operators of RavenTek,
We are very excited to inform you that Signal Maze Version 2.0 will make its debut at the 2025 Beijing West Beijing Gaming Festival x g-fusion geme festival!
This event will take place on June 28th and June 29th, at which time you will be able to experience the demo of Signal Maze version 2.0 live in the Indie Gaming Zone D. We are very excited to meet you all!
Meanwhile, we're working on the final polish of Signal Maze version 2.0, which will be available on Steam on July 4th!
If you haven't purchased it yet, please feel free to add it to your wishlist!
Thanks again for your support!
theArkitect
Updated Version ID: V1.0.9g： FIXED: Game may get stuck if you purchase the Unit as required in the first handon in Shop Tutorial "About Shop", unless you force to progress a Tick. 《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server： have our sub-channel there !!~
Updated Version ID: V1.0.9g：
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Hello everyone, Signal Maze is part of the 2025 Easten Game Fest From April 24 to May 3, the game is 30% off during the event! If you’ve been enjoying in Signal Maze, now’s the perfect time to grab it or share it with friends! 👉
Hello everyone,
From April 24 to May 3, the game is 30% off during the event!
If you’ve been enjoying in Signal Maze, now’s the perfect time to grab it or share it with friends!
👉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153430/_Signal_Maze/
Updated Version ID: V1.0.9： UPDATE: Random initial Level arrange mechanism removed After this update, the initial layout of all levels will no longer contain randomness and will be fixed. 《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server： have our sub-channel there !!~
Updated Version ID: V1.0.9：
After this update, the initial layout of all levels will no longer contain randomness and will be fixed.
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523
IndieArk Discord Server：https://discord.gg/4jQkBPFsyS，we have our sub-channel there !!~
Updated Version ID: V1.0.6： UPDATE: Added toggle in game options that allows unit life LONG-ON UI display. FIXED: Causes an issue with cropped screen when the game is running on a non-16:9 screen. 《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523 IndieArk Discord Server： have our sub-channel
Updated Version ID: V1.0.6：
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Updated Version ID: V1.0.5： FIXED: An issue with the achievement "Everything okay...?" where incorrect logic prevented it from being successfully unlocked. FIXED: The logic for the achievement "impulsive buying" was overly strict, making it nearly impossible to unlock. FIXED: A b
Updated Version ID: V1.0.5：
For the achievement "Everything okay...?", if players completed the corresponding level before this update but did not unlock the achievement, it will now be retroactively unlocked by completing any level again.
If you have any questions and/or issue regard gameplay, please feel free to contact us!
Your feedback would be deeply appericated.
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523
IndieArk Discord Server：https://discord.gg/4jQkBPFsyS，we have our sub-channel there !!~
Updated Version ID: V1.0.4： UPDATE: Added specific correspondence between unit tiers and life steps in the relevant tutorials and Wiki pages. UPDATE: Improved the execution logic and tutorial of the store's "free" delivery planning. UPDATE: Fine-tuned some tutorial text and remov
Updated Version ID: V1.0.4：
If you have any questions and/or issue regard gameplay, please feel free to contact us!
Your feedback would be deeply appericated.
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523
IndieArk Discord Server：https://discord.gg/4jQkBPFsyS，we have our sub-channel there !!~
Hello everyone! 🎉 After a year and a half of EA and multiple updates, the puzzle game Signal Maze (formerly known as R.O.O.T.) is finally 1.0 release on NOW, officially! ✨ The Full Version includes all 150 tasks and adds multiple comic story contents to the some tasks (~30 tasks
🎉 After a year and a half of EA and multiple updates, the puzzle game Signal Maze (formerly known as R.O.O.T.) is finally 1.0 release on NOW, officially!
✨The Full Version includes all 150 tasks and adds multiple comic story contents to the some tasks (~30 tasks) for an immersive storytelling experience. As well as, 23 more, there are now a total of 33 Achievements for you to challenge!
🧩 At the same time, the game has added a variety of new gameplay mechanics and completed a large number of bug fixes and program optimizations to with smoother and richer puzzle solving fun. Thank you for your patience, now come and start this brand new puzzle journey! 💡
Hey everyone! Are you all eagerly waiting for our next update? 🙌 We've been busy preparing for the official game testing, and honestly, our keyboards are about to catch fire! 🔥⌨️🔥 But the good news is, the last major update before the official release of Signal Maze is finally
Hey everyone! Are you all eagerly waiting for our next update? 🙌 We've been busy preparing for the official game testing, and honestly, our keyboards are about to catch fire! 🔥⌨️🔥 But the good news is, the last major update before the official release of Signal Maze is finally here! 🎉
This update not only fixes some of the issues you've reported but also brings new content to make your gaming experience even better — we're all super excited! 😎
Thanks so much for your patience and support, we promise this update will be worth the wait! 🎮 Now, let’s dive into the new changes and improvements to see what surprises await you! 🚀
Updated Version ID: V0.9.8：
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523
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After a year and a half of Early Access on Steam and numerous updates, the puzzle game Signal Maze (formerly known as R.O.O.T) is finally launching its full 1.0 version on January 16, 2025. In this full release, we've added a total of 150 levels, and the main levels will now feat
After a year and a half of Early Access on Steam and numerous updates, the puzzle game Signal Maze (formerly known as R.O.O.T) is finally launching its full 1.0 version on January 16, 2025.
In this full release, we've added a total of 150 levels, and the main levels will now feature stunning American comic-style artwork. We've also added a variety of new gameplay mechanics while fixing numerous bugs and optimizing the game.
If you enjoy intricate puzzle-solving and dystopian sci-fi narratives, be sure to wishlist the game now!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153430
Signal Maze is a dystopian-themed puzzle game that combines elements of block-pushing and pipe-connecting. You play as "Bot," a new employee in the Remote Computing Department of the Raven Titanium Corporation. Your job is to manipulate units within the R.O.O.T. system to generate profits for the company and meet your KPIs.
As you navigate your corporate life, you'll notice some unusual occurrences in the company's facilities. Driven by curiosity, Bot teams up with their hacker friend, Ace, to uncover the secrets hidden behind the corporation.
Block-pushing puzzles: Move units around the grid and connect them to generate profits.
Dynamic levels: Some levels have turn-based mechanics, adding a layer of strategy and challenge.
150 levels: A massive amount of content to keep you entertained.
Dystopian narrative: Experience a sci-fi story told through fragmented narratives and American comic-style artwork.
Updated Version ID: V0.4.02： FIX: Issue where switching the info cursor would cause the level to get stuck when both the trash unit and the Signal Zone were present at the same time. FIX: The volume of BGM played in all Task Tick was abnormal. FIX: The problem that the menu canno
Updated Version ID: V0.4.02：
If you have any questions and/or issue regard gameplay, please feel free to contact us!
Your feedback would be deeply appericated.
《R.O.O.T.》Offical QQ Group：714358523
IndieArk Discord Server：https://discord.gg/4jQkBPFsyS，we have our sub-channel there !!~
Greeting to all operators of RavenTek, New Name We have decided to officially rename our game from R.O.O.T. to Signal Maze, the game logo and the main visual would be updated as well. Please take a look: Please let us know if you like it or not. Illustration work progress update
Greeting to all operators of RavenTek,
We have decided to officially rename our game from R.O.O.T. to Signal Maze, the game logo and the main visual would be updated as well. Please take a look:
Please let us know if you like it or not.
In the meantime, we are working on the Illustrations of the story of Signal Maze in full swing, and the last part of the game play as well.
We are excited to share some finished arts to you guys here:
In the above Illustration, you can see, our protagonist, Port arrives at RavenTek for his on-boarding process. As you can see, RavenTek owns multiple buildings, occupying an entire block in the center downtown area of Ravens second district. After entered Building A, which has the distinctive “RAVEN TEK” logo hangs on the wall and is intended for reception and conference, Port is guided to his department for rest of the on-boarding process.
In the above Illustration, you can see the [T.U.L.I.P] bar. Port and Esmond, who is the other protagonist of the story, often meet here, chat about their life and have a drink. This bar decoration is full of neon elements, but it doesn't feel like a cyberspace. Although, the private booths on the second floor offer private and secure internet facilities for guests to use. Guess that's the reason why Esmond is regular guest of this bar.
We hope you guys would enjoy our Illustration style, and we hope this would make you feel connected to the story of Signal Maze.
If you guys have any comments, please let us know in the Steam forum. Please continue follow us for more updates in the future!
Thank you very much!
Greeting! Fellow operators!! It's been a while! Quite a while. Of course! We haven't been goofing around this whole time. We've got all sorts of new content for the art and mouse controlling in this update! UI art optimization and upgrade. To be honest, we feel that the quality o
Greeting! Fellow operators!! It's been a while! Quite a while.
Of course! We haven't been goofing around this whole time.
To be honest, we feel that the quality of the previous art is still very amateurish. We can only enhance it little by little, little by little.
In this update, the game-ending system has been overhauled.
We've changed the game-ending-abruptly mechanic, and it's much gentler now. Of course, in addition to that, we've remaked the whole visual part of the game-ending panel. Now it's “more like it”.
Artistically, in addition to the game-ending panel we added unit and grid VFX and added realistic screen effects to the entire UI.
We've also made a series of fine-tuned adjustments to device lighting, details, texture, and more as well. We hope you enjoy our new art content!
Then there's the mouse controlling part. As we stated before in the mouse branch announcement, when we first designed this project, it was on a handheld device (D.E.O.T.). There were only buttons, so the “issue” of button priority has continued, until this day!
Truth be told, mouse controlling is undoubtedly a basic feature for PC games nowadays. So R.O.O.T. has been without mouse controlling is something we found is sad as well. However, the development of mouse controlling is undoubtedly a lot of work, so it has been put on hold. Until the beginning of this year, we intend to get serious about it. So there is this mouse version. Really sorry to keep you all waiting!
Version Code for this update is: 0.3.05
We have done a lot of testing on mouse related content before, but R.O.O.T.'s mouse system is still very complex, so if there are any problems. We hope you can give us every feedback!
We are also very much looking forward to your comments and suggestions! We hope you can enjoy our update this time!
To all the operators !! As some of you may know, R.O.O.T. was originally released on a handheld device (D.E.O.T.). So we started out with only keyboard and joystick support. The lack of mouse operation was indeed a concern for us. As more and more players talked about using simpl
To all the operators !!
As some of you may know, R.O.O.T. was originally released on a handheld device (D.E.O.T.). So we started out with only keyboard and joystick support. The lack of mouse operation was indeed a concern for us.
As more and more players talked about using simple mouse for our game. We started to develop mouse support. Finally, this "side-project" has reached the stage where it is ready to be meet you!
So we uploaded the feature to private Betas branch↓
Branch: mouse_beta
Code: mousebeta1864
It's a simple phrase: "mouse support", however, it's indeed a hefty project for us.
So we need your suggestions and feedback!
We invite all players who participated in the test to give us feedback on any questions and suggestions through the questionnaire, and of course, there are prizes to be won~!
Questionnaire link: Survey for R.O.O.T. mouse control
On June 1st, we will draw 2 players from all the players who participated in the feedback to give 5dollars (or equivalent) Steam recharge card reward!
In addition to this operation update, we are also preparing more gameplay updates. Please look forward to the new content in the game!
*How to get into the test branch:
R.O.O.T. is joining the New Year Sale of 2024! During this special sale, the game is available at a 20% discount, now priced at a historic low of $11.99. Interested players can grab it now! Stay tuned for more updates in the future! Wishing everyone a happy New Year!
R.O.O.T. is joining the New Year Sale of 2024!
During this special sale, the game is available at a 20% discount, now priced at a historic low of $11.99.
Interested players can grab it now! Stay tuned for more updates in the future!
Wishing everyone a happy New Year!
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Hello Everyone. From November 9th at 10:00 AM to November 16th at 10:00 AM (PST), "The Name of the Game" will participate in the publisher sale held by IndieArk and bring NEW 20% discount with its first major update. Do not miss it~
Hello Everyone.
From November 9th at 10:00 AM to November 16th at 10:00 AM (PST), "The Name of the Game" will participate in the publisher sale held by IndieArk and bring NEW 20% discount with its first major update. Do not miss it~