Catana (2021)

Developer: Adept Studios GD
Publisher: Alawar Casual
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful and strategic puzzle game where you match tiles to fight quirky enemies in a lighthearted, tutorial-guided adventure.

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What players say

Players describe Catana as a match-3 variant where you drag a path across a grid to destroy adjacent enemies, with no timers or limited moves. The cute cat samurai theme and unique take on matching get praise, though some note it becomes repetitive later. A few compare it favorably to Claws and Feathers.

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