Catjinni Survivors

OK. Let me start reviewing this game by prefacing that I LOVE ROGUELIKES. So, I really had high expectations of the game and right after I started it, I HATED IT!!! Why you ask? Well, the game simply DOESN'T have the escape button. T_T and the first thing I do whenever I start any new game is adjust things in the setting option. Anyways, right after my initial hate for the game, I LOVED how the developer made everything so interactive including the settings. I'll leave it at that. Now, let's talk about the game itself. The premise, the achievements, the power-ups, the music everything is PURRRRRRFECT! If that makes any sense. Every run will feel differently with so many weapons, powers & builds. You can play the game for hours at end without realising that you're playing the game for hours on end. Anyways, I tried the game with high expectations due to my bias and other than initial aversion to the lack of escape button. The game gives you a really good dopamine hit for about twenty minutes in each run. I plan on playing the game more and expect some good updates. The fact that so many Indian "Cat" Gods help you out is a bonus point from my side. xDDD If you like the genre, i…

Catjinni Survivors is a really unique blend of roguelite and RPG mechanics, wrapped in a genuinely heartfelt concept. What stood out to me most is the care behind the characters. Each of the cat mages feels distinct, with their own abilities and playstyles, and knowing they’re inspired by the developer’s real-life cats adds a layer of personality you don’t often see in games like this. Gameplay-wise, it hits that satisfying loop — fighting through waves of enemies, experimenting with builds, and adapting your strategy as things ramp up. There’s a good variety of enemies, abilities, and upgrades that keeps runs engaging, and the different biomes add some nice visual and gameplay variety. I also really like how the game balances charm with challenge. It can get hectic quickly, but it never feels unfair — more like it’s pushing you to improve each run. On top of that, seeing a solo developer put this level of effort and passion into a project is always worth supporting. If you enjoy roguelites, RPG progression, or just want something with a bit of heart behind it, this is definitely worth checking out!

Recommended. Catjinni Survivors is actually a really fun surprise. At first it looks like a cute cat survivor game, but once the action starts, it gets chaotic fast. The hand-drawn art style gives the game a lot of personality, and the gameplay loop is very addictive. You pick your cat, survive waves of enemies, collect upgrades, and slowly turn into a little magical disaster machine. It has that “just one more run” feeling that good survivor-like games need. I also really like that the game can be played both normally on PC and in VR. The PC version feels cleaner and easier to follow, while VR makes the chaos feel more intense and funny in a different way. It is not trying to be the biggest game ever, but it has charm, fun upgrades, cool ideas, and a lot more personality than I expected. I also made a full review of Catjinni Survivors on my YouTube channel if anyone wants to see more gameplay and my full thoughts. Great indie game. Cute, chaotic, weird, and fun.

"Egyptian Cat Garlic Like" Catjinni Survivors is one of the more polished survivor-likes I’ve played recently. The Egyptian-inspired setting and magical cat characters give the game a lot more personality than most entries in the genre, and the progression systems feel satisfying without becoming overly complicated. The optional VR mode is a surprisingly cool addition, although I didn't try it out. It doesn’t reinvent the formula, but it understands exactly why these games are addictive and executes the idea well. [url=https://youtube.com/live/zTwmjdIt7so?t=1m48s]Gameplay[/url]

The entire game has a hand-drawn look, and it gives everything a unique, almost storybook vibe. It doesn’t feel like a cheap clone — there’s real effort here, especially considering it’s a solo-developed project. The core gameplay is classic survivors-style: you pick a cat mage, fight off massive waves of enemies, and stack upgrades until your screen turns into pure chaos. If you like survivors games, this is an easy recommendation — especially in VR. Great value, lots of replayability, and clearly made with passion. If you don’t enjoy survivors-like, this game isn’t for you. But if you do, it’s super addictive — definitely one of those “just one more run” games.

I really like the 2D hand-drawn art style. Bonus is you can play as a CAT mage XD I would say it's challenging for me but still it's fun even if I'm not great at it XD I had a blast on stream where my viewers trying to beat my times through trying out the demo. Even if you just try the demo first, it’s worth the look! I've only played the standard mode of the game as I don't have VR headset. This is a solo developer did a great job here. Much love <3