Shady Cats is a colorful 2D platformer released on October 29, 2026. The developer has not been confirmed. The game mixes running, jumping, acorn collecting, and survival, with one unusual problem: your own shadow follows the path you took earlier. Move your cat across platforms, grab acorns, and avoid getting caught by shadows that repeat your movements. Fish attract bees but can boost your collection, while fireflies help clear shadows for a short time. You can play alone or share one device with up to four players, making Shady Cats a fun arcade challenge for quick solo runs or games with friends.
Player 1: A/D or Q/D to move, W/Z to jump.
Player 2: F/H to move, T to jump.
Player 3: J/L to move, I to jump.
Player 4: Left and Right Arrow keys to move, Up Arrow to jump.
Keep an eye on where you’ve been. Your shadow will copy that route, so going back the same way can get you caught.
Want to play on your phone? Check the game page for mobile support and touch controls.
Shadows that copy you: Run one way, and your shadow will follow the same path later. Sometimes it’s easy to forget where you’ve been.
Acorn collecting: Pick up acorns as you move through each level.
Fish and bees: Fish can help you collect more, but the bees they attract can make things harder.
Fireflies: Grab these when you need a bit of breathing room from the shadows.
Play with friends: Up to four players can share one device. Things can get messy when everyone is trying to move around at once.
Crazy mode: Keep playing through endless levels while your old shadows chase you.
Cats and rewards: There are 22 cats to collect, 48 medals to earn, and five places to explore.
Power-ups: Shield, Vanish, and Magnet cards give you a few extra ways to handle tricky moments.
Don’t keep running back and forth. Your shadow will use the same route, and you might run straight into it.
Fish are tempting, but watch out for bees before going after them.
Save fireflies for when a shadow is getting too close.
Don’t jump blindly near the edge of a platform. Make sure you have somewhere to land.
Try different power-up cards and see which ones suit your playing style.
When playing with friends, avoid bunching up in the same spot. It makes moving around harder.
