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Cats & Critters: A Dungeon Claw-er

Adventure and cast spells with up to three friends in this local co-op, cat-themed dungeon crawler! Explore a coastal forest filled with enemies and loot, and use a variety of unique abilities to tackle challenges as you journey to retrieve the Golden Yarn.

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February 21, 2025
1 year and 162 days ago
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About the Game



"Cats & Critters: A Dungeon Claw-er" is an enchanting party game that casts up to four players as cat wizards working together to defeat the evil dragon Frank and recover the golden yarn. This whimsical, pick-up-and-play experience captures the essence of miniature tabletop adventures with its simple controls and low-poly art style. Grab a few friends to help you defeat pesky critters, solve some puzzles, and earn magical loot. Along the way, use a variety of spells and collect the most sparkles to prove that you’re the coolest cat!



  • Play solo or recruit up to three friends in local couch co-op!
  • Explore an ever-changing archipelago with new layouts each time you play!
  • Discover all 18 whimsical spells and cast them to defeat your enemies!
  • Compete for sparkle points along your adventure to achieve the highest score!
  • Customize your cat wizard with 19 fun accessories and tons of possibilities!



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.