Inside the Heraan Studios Toolbox🛠️ 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…
Five Inspirations, One AdventureFive 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…
What Awaits You in the Cat-Astrophy Demo?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…
A Challenge to Learn From, Not Be Punished ByA 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…
The Ideas That Didn’t Survive the Space JourneyNot 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…
Polo isn't just travelling through space, he's searching for who he isWho 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…
First you play it, then you dress it in starsHow 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…
A Challenge That Teaches, Not Punishes⚡ 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…
The Ideas That Did Not Survive the Journey Through SpaceNot 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…
Cat-Astrophy is competing in the DevGAMM Awards 2026! 🏆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…
Polo Is Not Just Traveling Through Space: He Is Searching for Who He IsWhen 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…
Gameplay First, Then We Dress It in StarsA 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…
Heraan Studios, a journey of passion and pixel artBehind 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…
Zarina, the Guardian of Cosmic SecretsDuring 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…
Beyond Combat, The Hidden Secrets of Cat AstrophyEvery 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…
Cat-Astrophy joins the Cat Awareness Feline Sale 2026!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…
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies in Cat-AstrophyThink 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…
Demo UpdateCat-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…
Cosmic Pixel Art: Cat-Astrophy’s Visual InspirationsCat-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…
The Solo Challenge: Building a Universe With One PawHello, 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…
Gameplay Evolution: The Journey of Cat-Astrophy’s Core MechanicsHello, 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.…
The Rhythm of Combat: Mastering Fatigue in Cat-AstrophyIn 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…
Exploring Worlds: The Planet SystemIn 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…
Evolution Modules: Build Your Perfect LoadoutEvery 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…
