AZNANA - Story & adventure gameplay

"Come on, kiddo!

Let’s leave this place!"

This Game Is for Those Who:

- Appreciate storytelling

- Are intrigued by characters featuring non-human heads

- Wish to enjoy a complete playthrough at no cost!

Make Money and Escape the Town

- Tap cans to build your wealth little by little

- Trade items to gain a profit

- Search through the dump for real rewards!

A Journey with Aznana

- A bicycle-riding boy and a girl without a body

- One is mute, while the other never ceases to speak

- Help this duo reach the conclusion of their story

Caramel Column

Game Designer: Maki Ono

Composer: Kanon Wakeshima

AZNANA: A Hauntingly Beautiful Idle Game with an Unforgettable Story

AZNANA is not your typical idle mobile game. While it features simple tap mechanics and resource management, its true charm lies in a surprisingly poignant and surreal narrative about memory, connection, and escape.

The story begins with a boy—mute, alone, and seemingly devoid of emotion. One day, while wandering a trash heap, he finds something strange: 

A girl's severed head. Unlike him, she can speak, and she’s full of cheerful curiosity despite her grim state. 

The girl—who eventually remembers her name, Aznana—proposes a partnership. Together, they’ll earn money and try to escape the mysterious, walled-off city they’re trapped in.

Gameplay is centered around collecting and selling items.

 It starts with simple can-tapping for money but quickly evolves into a more strategic system of buying low and selling high. 

The boy can ride his bike to various shops across the town—flower shops, music stores, and beyond—purchasing goods and reselling them to unique, quirky residents. Each character you meet, from a shy florist to a frustrated music shopkeeper, adds depth to the world and expands the sense of melancholy whimsy that permeates the game.

One of the game’s standout qualities is its atmosphere. 

The art is charmingly bleak, and the music matches the mood perfectly—soft, eerie, and a bit nostalgic.

 The world feels alive, not in a bustling sense, but in the way a forgotten toy box or dusty attic feels alive—with memories, echoes, and secrets.

Aznana herself is a joy to experience. Her optimism and playful banter contrast beautifully with the quiet sorrow of the boy, creating an emotional bond without needing typical dialogue mechanics. Even as a talking head, she manages to bring light to the darkest corners of the game.

And there is darkness. The game doesn’t shy away from unsettling moments—like the abusive bike shop owner who treats the boy like property, or the locked gate that hints at something far more sinister about the city’s true nature. Yet these moments aren’t just for shock—they build a genuine sense of urgency and purpose.

This is a game for those who appreciate storytelling in unexpected places. Beneath its idle-game shell lies a moving narrative about belonging, memory, and finding one’s voice—even without words.

If you're looking for a relaxing game that slowly unfolds into something emotional, surreal, and strangely beautiful, AZNANA is more than worth your time.