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AmbitionCat · Published by AmbitionCat
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Experience a puzzle-build roguelite hack-and-slash adventure. As a stray cat in a nightmare, strategically combine puzzle blocks to customize skills and defeat inner trauma. Overcome the walls of loneliness and discover your true identity through fast-paced combat and permanent progression.
Action, Indie, RPG · 2027 · More free games
Navigate the nightmarish world as a stray cat, blending puzzle-solving with fast-paced action to uncover your true self. In 2027’s Stray Night, every block you place shapes your skills and battles against inner demons.
About this game
Stray Night
“Face your true self within the nightmares of a stray cat in the dead of night.”
About This Game
Stray Night is a puzzle-build roguelite hack-and-slash game that follows the journey of a stray cat enduring the hardships of street life as it discovers its true identity through nightly dreams. Transform the struggles of reality into powerful combat within the dream world. Build your own survival style through ever-changing skill combinations and complete the inner growth of a lonely stray cat.
Story
In a narrow, cold alleyway, an unnamed stray cat fights for survival every day. Just as the cat becomes numb to the recurring hunger and the cold stares of strangers—even to the feeling of "loneliness" itself—mysterious nightmares begin to haunt its sleep.
Inside the dream, the cat transforms into a powerful humanoid being, yet the world is filled with monsters manifested from its real-life hardships. The cat must break through the "Wall of Loneliness" that blocks its path and venture deeper into its inner self.
Waiting at the end of this journey is the "self of yesterday" and the true essence of who the cat is. Will the stray cat be able to overcome the nightmares and achieve true inner growth?
Gameplay
Stray Night is a single-player action game that combines the strategic depth of a roguelite with the thrill of hack-and-slash, focusing on the following elements:
Hack-and-Slash Combat: Experience fast-paced action, crushing manifestations of inner wounds with flashy skills and responsive controls.
Unique Puzzle-Build System: Go beyond simply choosing skills. Combine enhancement blocks like puzzle pieces to customize the shape and power of your projectiles in real-time.
Bosses with Unique Gimmicks: Engage in battles with various bosses, each hiding unique mechanics tied to the game's narrative.
Roguelite Randomness: Develop new combat strategies in every run with randomly provided skills and enhancement fragments.
Dreamcatcher Progression System: Even in defeat, record your combat experience in the "Dreamcatcher" to permanently upgrade your character's base stats.
Companionship with Favorite Toys: Bring the bonds formed in reality into your dreams. Your favorite toys become powerful supporters that assist you in battle.
Stage-based Narrative Growth: Follow a chapter-based story that begins by overcoming the first wall of "Loneliness" to eventually find your true essence.
Key Features
🐱 Chronicle of Small Steps: A touching journey of a stray cat overcoming street life to face its true self.
🧩 Puzzle Building: A unique and strategic customization system where you fit enhancement pieces into your skills.
⚔️ Intense Action: The pinnacle of hack-and-slash, allowing you to wipe out countless enemies at once.
🌙 Roguelite Loop: High replay value where you return stronger after every defeat.
🧸 Favorite Toy System: Reliable and cute companions that act as variables in combat.
📈 Persistent Progression: Permanently upgrade your stats through the Dreamcatcher.
🎨 Atmospheric Visuals: A harmony of dreamy environments and sophisticated character pixel art.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 800 MB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X9.0c Compatible Card
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Official Discord Server is Now Open!
Hello everyone,It’s been a while!We’re excited to announce that our official Discord server is now open!We created this community so we can communicate with you more directly, hear your feedback, and continue improving the game together. Your thoughts and suggestions are incredibly valuable to us, so we’d love to have you join us!Discord: https://discord.gg/8SBD4DfqaWe’ll keep working hard to make Stray Night even better.Thank you for your continued support!※ This announcement was translated using AI. Some expressions may sound unnatural.Read full article on Community Announcements (kdy99)Patch NotesOfficial
Bug Fix Update Notice
Hello everyone!This is the Stray Night development team.We have rolled out a quick update to fix a few critical issues that were affecting the gameplay experience. Please see the details below:Bug FixesFixed Chapter 1 Boss Stage Map Glitch: Resolved an issue where the map graphics in the Chapter 1 boss stage were displaying abnormally.Fixed Chapter 1 Boss Missing Issue: Fixed a bug where the boss occasionally failed to appear in the Chapter 1 boss stage.Fixed Infinite XP Exploit: Fixed an issue where players could continuously accumulate XP by hitting already defeated monsters under specific conditions.We apologize for any inconvenience caused during your playthrough. We will continue to improve the game to provide a smoother and more stable environment. Thank you for your support!Read full article on Community Announcements (kdy99)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Notice: Gameplay Improvements & New Content
Hello everyone,Based on your feedback, we've made several improvements to enhance your gameplay experience. Here is a breakdown of what's new in this update:Map & Stage RevampWe have reduced the overall map size to make gameplay more dense and immersive. To balance this out, we have increased the total number of stages you can enjoy. Additionally, we’ve introduced brand-new monsters scattered across the stages to keep you on your toes!The Memory Nest SystemThe way you collect "Feathers of Memory" to upgrade your Dreamcatcher has changed. You can now obtain them through our newly revamped \ system.New Feature: AltarsWe have added an Altar system to make exploring stages even more fun and rewarding. You can now trigger various mini-games at these Altars, and clearing them will grant you items that aid your character's growth.New SkillsNew skills have been added to give you a wider range of strategic options during combat.Art Resource ImprovementsTo enhance the overall visuals and immersion of the game, we have polished and improved some of our art resources.We will continue to listen to your feedback and work hard to make Stray Night even better.Thank you!Read full article on Community Announcements (kdy99)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Version Tutorial and Balance Improvements
Hello everyone.In response to feedback that the tutorial was difficult to understand and too difficult, the following improvements have been made.Improved Early TutorialWe've made some improvements to make it easier to understand.You can now toggle the skill board without having to hold down the button to edit it.Balance PatchWe've generally reduced the attack/defense power of monsters.The attack power of the "Power Up" buff has been increased (1.15 -> 1.3).The size of the "Size Increase" buff has been increased (1.2 -> 1.3).The speed of the "Projectile Speed Increase" buff has been increased (1.2 -> 1.4).The "Berserker" buff has reduced the maximum health reduction from 10% to 1%.We've also made improvements to make leveling up easier.The projectile speed of monsters holding a lantern has been reduced.Thank you for your interest in our game.Read full article on Community Announcements (kdy99)
