The afternoon sun lazily blankets the back garden. The moment you close the gate and head off to work, all hell breaks loose on the lawn.

A one-eyed tabby cat lies perched on the garden wall, tail flicking once — the signal. In an instant, from behind the rose bushes, under the stone bench, and within the crevices of the rockery, a troop of cats swiftly takes position. Some mount mini machine guns, others hoist rubber-band howitzers — disciplined, focused, and battle-ready.

On the far side of the lawn, beneath the shadow of the sunflowers, the soil begins to bulge in patches. Metallic-shelled beetle vanguards are the first to break through, followed by a dark tide of insect infantry and droning flying scouts, surging forward like a living wave. Sunlight glints off their carapaces, casting a blinding glare.

The lead tabby raises a paw, then slashes it down. In that instant, bullets scream, cannons roar, and shell casings clatter across the stone path. The cats dart, tumble, and weave, using water vats and flowerpots for cover, driving the swarm back step by step.

This is the secret war of the afternoon. And your feline masters are giving it everything they've got to defend their territory — and their stash of dried fish...

"Meowdness" is a Survivor-like game with light roguelike strategy elements. In the game, you play as a cat, defeating insect enemies to earn gold and purchase weapons, with the goal of taking down powerful bosses. Through roguelike mechanics, you'll sharpen your strategic thinking and adapt flexibly to a variety of enemies in intense battles, experiencing the ultimate thrill of mowing down relentless hordes. We hope it brings you 30 minutes of pure, joyful fun.

• New Cat Unlocked

• Gameplay

The game is modest in scope. Depending on your skill, a full clear can take anywhere from 0.5 to 5 hours. After clearing it, you can challenge yourself again to beat your own record or unlock new characters, as well as experiment with new builds. Also, if you're a content creator, streamer, or simply someone who really wants to recommend this game to a friend, feel free to reach out to us for some free redemption codes to use in giveaways and the like. 【This is my first attempt at making a game — thank you all for your criticism and encouragement.】