Cat Bird is a 2D indie pixel-art platformer starring Cat Bird hybrid monstrosity (a cute monstrosity, but a monstrosity nonetheless). It features 45 short, sometimes difficult, levels where players avoid hazards on their way to the level’s exit. Is it one of the rare must-play Android platformers? or is it just another retro-for the sake of retro game that lacks any real substance?
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
GDC 2025 has revealed the finalists for the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF).
