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💌 A Letter Before Takeoff Hello everyone. This is Aaron, the developer of Cat-Astrophy . This Thursday, November 5 , Polo finally begins his adventure on Steam. It feels strange to write that after such a long time, because for years this date seemed so far away, like a goal tha
Polo's Logbook: The Ship My name is Polo. Not long ago, I was sleeping peacefully on a sofa, and now I live on a spaceship. Nobody asked me if I wanted to become an astronaut. Meow. Well, I suppose there are worse things than having your own spaceship. Still, I'm trying to figure
🛠️ A Look at the Development of Cat-Astrophy How is a video game actually made? Today, we are opening the Heraan Studios toolbox to show you what goes into developing Cat-Astrophy , from the artwork to the systems that make the game work. Unity and Visual Studio Unity is the eng
Five Inspirations, One Adventure If you pay close attention while playing Cat-Astrophy , you might start recognizing some of the games that inspired us during development. The goal isn't to copy their ideas, but to understand what made them special and reinterpret them to build a
What Awaits You in the Cat-Astrophy Demo? Haven't joined Polo on his space adventure yet? Now is your chance! The Cat-Astrophy demo lets you experience this action roguelite firsthand through an expedition across two planets, combining combat, exploration, and progression. ⚔️ Dyn
A good challenge should make you better. Difficulty is part of Cat-Astrophy . But to us, a challenging game is not about simply stopping the player from moving forward. A good challenge should ask a question, demand a decision, and most importantly, give you an opportunity to lea
Not every idea is meant to survive. During the development of Cat-Astrophy , we have tried an incredible number of things. Some ideas lasted for a few hours. Others stayed in development for weeks. Some looked amazing on paper, but once we turned them into something playable, we
Who is Polo, really? At first glance, Cat-Astrophy is the story of a small astronaut cat travelling through a galaxy devastated by a mysterious cosmic catastrophe. But behind that journey lies something much more personal. Polo was abducted and lost his memories. Since then, he h
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