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Steam News · Oct 3
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 learn from your mistakes.Every failure should show you something new.During an expedition, you constantly have to react to wha...
Steam News · Sep 28
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 discovered that they simply did not create the experience we were looking for.We built minigames, experimented with altern...
Steam News · Sep 22
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 has been trying to find his way through a universe filled with unknown planets, strange encounters, and constant danger. But...
Steam News · Sep 17
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 pixel art, atmosphere, lighting, and visual details, we first make sure the room actually works as a game space.We start with ...
Steam News · Sep 7
⚡ A challenge that makes you betterA 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 should leave you with a clearer idea of how to approach your next expedition.The difficulty is not there to tell you “you can’...
Steam News · Sep 4
Not Every Idea Reaches the StarsDeveloping 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, rebuilt them and, in some cases, removed them completely.Some worked perfectly from a technical perspective.Others looked incred...
Steam News · Sep 2
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 you to the DevGAMM team for considering our game and giving us this opportunity. For Heraan Studios, and especially for me as ...
Steam News · Sep 1
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-Astrophy is not simply about surviving a hostile universe.It is also a search for identity.🪐 Every Planet Holds a Piece of th...
Steam News · Aug 28
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, distances, and possible routes. We want every space to have its own rhythm and combine different ways of playing, so moving th...
Steam News · Aug 24
Behind Cat-AstrophyWhen 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 want to share how this project was born and how the adventure of Heraan Studios began.It all started with a dreamDevelopment o...
Steam News · Aug 17
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.Her presence conveys calm, but it also sparks immense curiosity. She seems to know far more than she says and always finds...
Steam News · Aug 12
Every expedition tells a different storyThanks 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, optional routes, unique challenges, and rewards that can completely change the flow of your run.Much more than new sceneryEach pla...
Steam News · Aug 7
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 Cursor while uncovering the truth behind the cosmic catastrophe.Throughout your adventure, you will combine modules, unl...
Steam News · Aug 5
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 the fastest—they are the ones who constantly adapt their build to every new challenge.Every Choice Shapes Your RunThe Reconf...