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Satoshi Matos · Published by Satoshi Matos
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Whiskers In The Sand is a fast-paced survivors-like arena roguelite where battle-ready cats shred through hordes of undead desert monsters. Unlock new cats, collect relics, stack upgrades, and forge ridiculous builds to survive the pharaoh's second reign.
Action, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Whiskers In The Sand challenges you to lead battle-ready cats through an arena of undead monsters. Unleash unique cat abilities and stack upgrades for survival in this 2026 indie action game.
About this game

A Survivors-Like With Claws
Whiskers In The Sand plays like a mix of Brotato and Vampire Survivors, except you're a divine-backed cat in a desert full of undead maniacs. Survive short, intense waves; buy upgrades between rounds; build hilarious (or disastrous) item combos; and pray Sekhmet's blessing doesn't turn into a cosmic prank.
Features
Choose Your Hero:
Unlock a lineup of brave (and slightly overconfident) cats, plus one dog, each with unique traits and divine quirks that shape your playstyle.Wave-Based Mayhem:
Each wave lasts about a minute. Just enough time for the pharaoh to send overwhelming hordes, and for you to disappoint him again.Shop ‘Til You Drop-mummies:
Between waves, buy items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with builds that might break the game… or break you.Roguelite Progression:
Collect scarab coins to unlock permanent upgrades. Become stronger over time until even the gods start side-eyeing your power level.Divine Allies, Petty Agendas:
The Egyptian gods are actually on your side this time, not out of kindness, but because the pharaoh is that unbearable.Plenty of Items, Plenty of Shenanigans:
Mix and match relics, augments, and weapons to create wild build combinations. Yes, some of them shouldn't work. Yes, they still do.Epic Music by Dana Roskvist:
Most of the soundtrack is composed by Dana Roskvist, whose talent ensures the combat feels vastly more dramatic than your cat probably deserves.Save Your Friends, Defy a Pharaoh, Look Cute Doing It:
Rescue your captured companions and claw your way to the throne room for a showdown thousands of years overdue.
Your squad of curious whiskered beings decided to check out a newly unearthed pyramid. What's the worst that could happen?
Well… you accidentally woke up its long-dead pharaoh.
A pharaoh who immediately assumed you were tomb-raiding freeloaders, got extremely offended, and kidnapped your entire group except you.
Luckily, Sekhmet, daughter of Ra, goddess of war, and part-time professional pharaoh-annoyer, steps in to save your furry hide. She's got her own ancient beef with the guy and is more than happy to use you as a whiskered instrument of revenge.
Now it's up to you to battle through waves of undead lackeys, save your friends, and remind a resurrected tyrant why cats were worshipped in the first place.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent (integrated GPUs supported)
- Storage: 250 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64 bits
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 360 or any modern integrated GPU
- Storage: 250 MB available space
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Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo is out!
Whiskers In The Sand Demo Is Out Now! It’s happening! The first public playable demo for Whiskers In The Sand is now live on Steam. Join Jonesy and the squad for a chaotic desert adventure full of armed cats, undead enemies, cursed sands, suspicious relics, and builds that can get very broken very quickly. What’s In The Demo The demo gives you a first playable look at: Wave-based arena combat 3 unique playable characters Weapons, items, and upgrades for powerful broken builds Desert enemies, bosses, and divine chaos Leaderboards for surviving as long as possible It’s epic. It’s free. It’s cute. Play Now The demo is available now on Steam. 👉 Play the Whiskers In The Sand demo on Steam If you enjoy it, please wishlist the full game and share your feedback. It helps a lot. See you in the sands! 🏜️ More chaos. More whiskers. Always.Read full article on Community Announcements (Satoshi Matos)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Release Date Update
Demo Release Date Update Quick update about the Whiskers In The Sand public demo. The demo was originally planned for June 22, 2026, but we’re moving the release to July 10, 2026. The reason is simple: June is packed with major Steam events and promotions, and releasing the demo right in the middle of that would make it much easier for a small game like ours to get buried. Rather than rush into a crowded window, we’re giving the demo a little more breathing room so more players have a real chance to find it, play it, and share feedback. What This Means The demo is still coming soon, and the Steam page is still live. You can still wishlist the game now, follow the page, and get ready for armed cats, cursed sands, suspicious relics, and enemy waves that continue to show absolutely no respect for cuteness. 👉 Wishlist Whiskers In The Sand on Steam New Demo Date The first public playable demo for Whiskers In The Sand will now launch on: July 10, 2026 Thank you for understanding, and thank you for following the project.See you in the sands! 🏜️ More chaos. More whiskers. Always.Read full article on Community Announcements (Satoshi Matos)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo Page Is Live! - Playable Demo Launches July 10
🐾 The Demo Page Is Live! 🐾 We've got something exciting to share. The Steam demo page for Whiskers In The Sand is now live, and the first public playable demo arrives on July 10, 2026. 🗓️ That means you can visit the page, wishlist the game, and prepare yourself for armed cats, cursed sands, suspicious relics, and enemy waves that are absolutely not impressed by how cute you are. What To Expect In The Demo The demo will give you your first hands-on look at the core loop of Whiskers In The Sand. You'll be able to: • Pick your cat • Build your loadout • Fight through increasingly chaotic enemy waves • Collect upgrades and shape your run • See how long you can survive before the desert gets tired of you The sands are cursed, the cats are armed, and the relics are probably fine. Probably. Wishlist Now If you'd like to support the demo launch, the best thing you can do right now is wishlist the game on Steam. 👉 Wishlist Whiskers In The Sand on Steam Sharing the July 10 demo date also helps a lot, especially with anyone who likes roguelites, survivor-likes, cats, or the very specific fantasy of giving a cat way too many weapons. What's Next? The playable demo launches on July 10, 2026. This is a big milestone for the project, and I'm really excited to finally start putting Whiskers In The Sand in players' hands! Thank you for following the project! See you in the sands. 🏜️ More chaos. More whiskers. Always.Read full article on Community Announcements (Satoshi Matos)AnnouncementsOfficial
Whiskers Enters Blue Ocean Games
🌊 Whiskers Enters Blue Ocean Games! 🌊We’ve got something big to share.Whiskers in the Sand has officially been selected to compete in the Blue Ocean Games: Rip Tide 3!This is a huge opportunity for us — winning means securing funding that would go directly into making the game bigger, better, and yes… even more filled with cats (and possibly things pretending to be cats).But we can't deny that there are many great entries! So vote for your favorites!Voting Is OpenStarting today, you’re able to vote for your favorite projects — and we’d love your support.If you’ve been enjoying the game, following development, or just believe the world needs more chaotic desert cats, your vote would mean a lot to us (if you can find us).👉 Vote here: https://blueoceangames.com/challenge/votingWhat This MeansThis is a big step forward for Whiskers, and we’re incredibly excited to be part of it. No matter the outcome, we’ve got a lot more coming your way.What’s Next?We’re not slowing down.More updates, more content, and a pretty exciting announcement are just around the corner.Stay tuned!More chaos. More whiskers. Always.Read full article on Community Announcements (Satoshi Matos)AnnouncementsOfficial
We've hit ALPHA!
🐾We’ve Reached Alpha!🐾We’ve officially crawled out of Pre-Alpha and into the Alpha stage!A ton of new features have been implemented and are currently under heavy testing. We’re getting closer to Beta, where we’ll start sending keys out to testers 👀Main Game Loop: (Almost) Locked InThe core gameplay loop is now nearly 100% complete — which means our main focus has shifted to what really matters:New itemsNew playable charactersNew enemiesAnd… a few surprises we’re not ready to fully reveal yetContent mode: ON.Meet the Newest CharacterHave you seen the newest addition to the roster?Here’s a sneak peek: But that's not a cat... Or is it?New Gameplay TrailerWe’ve also dropped a brand-new gameplay trailer showing off the latest updates in action.Check it out here:Thanks for following the development of Whiskers in the Sand! More chaos, more sand, more whiskers soon.Read full article on Community Announcements (Satoshi Matos)






