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How do we build a room in Cat-Astrophy? A room in Cat-Astrophy does not begin with a pretty background, a finished planet, or a pile of visual effects. It begins with a much more important question: “What fun decision will Polo have to make here?” Before we cover a scene with pix
⚡ A challenge that makes you better A good run is not about overcoming every obstacle on your first try. In Cat-Astrophy , we want every fight to teach you something. Enemies have patterns you can learn, every mistake should help you understand what happened, and every defeat sho
Not Every Idea Reaches the Stars Developing Cat-Astrophy has taught us many things, but there is one lesson we have learned again and again: A good idea is not always a good mechanic. Throughout development, we have tested countless systems. We modified them, combined them, rebui
We’re very happy to share some special news: 🏆 Cat-Astrophy has been selected to participate in the DevGAMM Awards 2026! After years of learning, experimenting, and creating games, it’s incredible to see Cat-Astrophy become part of this international competition. A huge thank yo
When Polo was abducted, he did not simply lose his way home. He also lost something far more important: his memories. Since then, every planet, every encounter, and every new expedition brings him a little closer to understanding what really happened. But the adventure of Cat-Ast
A space in Cat-Astrophy does not start with a beautiful background. It starts with a much more important question: What fun decision should Polo have to make here? Before dressing every environment in pixels, we test what truly matters: movement, rhythm, enemies, platforms, dista
Behind Cat-Astrophy When you see Cat-Astrophy , you probably think of its combat, its pixel art, or Polo exploring a universe full of danger. However, behind every scene, every mechanic, and every animation are years of learning, passion, and countless hours of work. Today we wan
During Polo’s adventure, you will meet very different characters, each with their own personality, backstory, and way of understanding the cosmos. Among them, one figure stands out from the very first moment for her calmness, elegance, and the mystery that surrounds her. Zarina.
Every expedition tells a different story Thanks to procedural generation , each run offers a different distribution of rooms, events, enemies, and rewards. Even if you return to the same planet, the experience will never feel exactly the same. You can find special events , option
If you do not know our game yet, Cat-Astrophy is a 2D action roguelite where you join Polo , a cat trapped in a galaxy full of danger, secrets, and mystery. Explore unique planets, create completely different builds in every run, and master fast paced combat built around the Star
Think you have already mastered Cat-Astrophy? Every run is only the beginning. While quick reflexes and precise platforming will help you survive your first expeditions, true mastery comes from understanding how the game’s systems interact. The strongest players are not simply th
Cat-Astrophy’s demo has received a new update! In this version, we have focused on several key improvements to make the experience better for players: Improved UI : we refined the interface to make it clearer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable to use. Steam page art improvemen
Cat-Astrophy’s art direction is a love letter to classic pixel art, but reimagined with a more modern, expressive, and character-driven approach. We drew inspiration from the visual energy of games like Celeste and Bread & Fred to build a universe that instantly stands out wh
Hello, crew! Cat-Astrophy is more than just a game. It is the result of years of ideas, experiments, changes in direction, mistakes, learning, and a huge amount of care poured into this project. Even though the game’s universe is vast, a large part of this journey has been a very
Hello, star crew! Today we want to show you one of the most important parts of Cat-Astrophy’s development: the journey our core mechanics have taken to reach their current form. At the beginning, the combat was much simpler. The ability system was basic, modules did not yet have
In Cat-Astrophy , every hit matters. Our Fatigue system is not just a simple energy bar. It is a core combat mechanic that sets the pace of every encounter and pushes players to make constant decisions: do you keep pushing with a relentless combo, or do you step back for a moment
In Cat-Astrophy , every planet you visit feels like a brand-new adventure. Each world is packed with unique enemies , hidden secrets , environmental hazards , and small lore fragments that slowly reveal the universe behind the game. From the ship, you choose your next destination
Every run in Cat-Astrophy is a new opportunity to experiment. As you explore the planets, you'll discover Evolution Modules that modify your abilities and let you adapt your playstyle. Focus on powerful attacks, stronger defenses, greater mobility, or create a balanced build that
The Stellar Cursor is the heart of combat in Cat-Astrophy. It does much more than simply aiming—it also defines your movement, positioning, and how you approach every encounter. Inspired by the fluidity and fast-paced action of Hades II and Hollow Knight, this system rewards quic
Hello everyone! The inspiration behind Cat-Astrophy came from someone very special: my own cat, Polo. For years I dreamed of creating a game that combined my love for cats, space and challenging action games. That's how Cat-Astrophy was born. Interestingly, the project didn't sta