Capybara Zen

Capybara Zen is a narrative-driven arcade game about an ordinary capybara who is pulled into an arcade machine and wakes up as Zen, a confident, aggressive version of itself. To escape the unstable urban game world, you tackle increasingly difficult stages while collecting money and avoiding dangers. The story unfolds through cutscenes, which you can rewatch from the main menu as you progress through Story Mode.

Story and setting

The capybara’s routine changes on the way to a job interview, as it walks through abandoned streets lined with dirt and closed shops. It discovers that CapiGames, an arcade that had been closed for years, has reopened in the city center. After trying to switch on a machine, the capybara is pulled inside and, following an interdimensional journey, finds itself in a world of obstacles, dangers and unpredictable situations.

Arcade gameplay

You dodge NPCs, police officers, vehicles and other obstacles in real time, using jumps and maneuvers to avoid collisions. Coins are scattered along the path, and colliding with police officers or vehicles lands you in prison. Each run is another attempt to get further, with the environment becoming more chaotic as you reach higher stages.

Progress and goals

You can spend the money you collect in the shop on upgrades that enhance the way you play, as well as different skins. Progression relies on trial, learning and adaptation. Your goals are to reach the highest level possible and complete the main story by getting to Stage 10.

Game modes

Story Mode presents the narrative through cutscenes. After the introduction, you can enter Arcade Mode directly without replaying the story. Previously unlocked scenes can be replayed, and completing the game unlocks an extra scene.