GAMESLASHNozile launches free on Steam; creator says AI generated all code and game music
By GameSlash
The five-minute action roguelike Nozile launched November 4. Developer Masanori Chida says AI generated all programming and BGM; optional fighting-style DLC is sold separately.
Nozile, a free-to-play action roguelike by indie developer Masanori Chida, launched on Steam on November 4, 2026 (about 10:42 p.m. Bangkok time). Its relevance to AI game makers is unusually direct: the developer's Steam disclosure says that all programming and background music were generated by AI. This is the developer's statement, not an independent audit of the codebase.
What is the gameplay like?
Nozile is a top-down hack-and-slash roguelike built around roughly five-minute runs. Players start with an active build, select two fighting styles and swap between them during combat. Defeated enemies drop Stat Orbs for immediate stat growth, while powerful Fatal Hits help clear waves.
How much of the game was created with AI?
Under AI Generated Content Disclosure, the official Steam listing states that all programming and game background music were generated by AI. The developer does not disclose the exact tools, review process or testing evidence there, so this should not be described as proof that a complete, polished game was created from one prompt.
Access and lessons for creators
The base game is free on Windows, supports English and Japanese, and has a separate demo listing. Several paid weapon and fighting-style DLC options are available. For builders, Nozile illustrates a concrete shipping case involving AI-assisted code and audio alongside short, systems-driven combat; controller responsiveness and balance still require hands-on testing.
Release timing, gameplay details and the developer's AI disclosure are documented on Nozile's official Steam page.