Press kit
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Description
Short description
Command a crew of tiny bots, build a modular space base, and repel relentless alien swarms. Build, upgrade, defend, and don't forget to pet the crew members.
One paragraph
Littlest Catalyst is a base building strategy game where you control 3-15 quirky little bots on a very important delivery mission to the center of the galaxy.
Full description
Littlest Catalyst is a base building strategy game where you control 3-15 quirky little bots on a very important delivery mission to the center of the galaxy.
Build: In each level you will command your team of bots to build out a space platform with modular walkway pieces, expanding to essential resources.
Defend: The local inhabitants are not happy about you being here. The enemies will come in waves, make sure you are ready!
Level up: Enemies drop experience, collect enough and earn your choice of upgrade.
Synergize: Upgrades can be applied to your crew members, your ship, your turrets, or any other structure you build. Lean hard on defenses and turtle up or opt for raw firepower or speed to get the job done. Pair upgrades from the same family for additional perks!
But move fast: Enemy hives grow in size, waves grow in strength, you might not want to stay in one place for too long!
Destroy enemy hives, rescue lost crew members, collect jump crystals and defend your base. Balance risk and reward by sticking around to collect extra jump crystals to trade at the shop for better turret blueprints, upgrades, and items to take with you on your run.
Motivation
This is my take on a zen small scale real-time strategy base builder game with a roguelite upgrade system and procedurally generated levels and an enemy mutation system that lets you build out a new arsenal and take on new challenges every run!! And you can pet your little bots and play with them between runs!!
Features
- A Campaign with 4 difficulty levels, where every map is procedurally generated.
- Multiple different biomes and map objectives.
- An enemy mutation system, for unique runs every time.
- A RogueLite inspired upgrade system, for enginebuilding style defense systems.
- Over 150 unique upgrades to combine in new and unique ways.
- A configurable endless Sandbox mode to challenge even the most seasoned players while also welcoming newcomers.
- Weekly challenge maps with leaderboards for those who really want to prove themselves!
Trailer
Download all · 2 files · 166 MBTrailer
Micro action trailer
Screenshots
Download all · 4 files · 6.3 MBCapsule art
Download all · 7 files · 17 MBKey art
Download all · 9 files · 7.4 MBEscape
First wave
Full defence
Last stand
Recovery
Shield wall
Two fronts
Crew
Landing montage
Main menu
Ball fetch
Box in
Box in loop
Button press
Chase and flop
Follow cam
Grumpy sleeper
Head flick
Knock
Laser pin
Laser wall
Laser chase
Loaf roll
Petting
Quiet ship
Scratch
Sleeper petted loop
Time-lapse
Base growth time-lapse
Free demo out now
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About the developer
I'm Emma Black, a first time gamedev who has spent the last three years playing around and finally has something ready to share with others!
I'm a former middle school math teacher turned software engineer with 15 years experience in backend coding and now I am an aspiring gamedev!
Kiwi is my coding companion, he's the only reason this game is as far along as it is. He sits on my lap once I start working and I don't dare disturb his rest, which means I stay up super late working on the game!
Links
- Steam store page, with the free demo
- Discord
- YouTube
Contact
For keys, an early build, interviews or anything else: emma@littlestgames.com
Videos and streams: You are welcome to monetise videos of Littlest Catalyst.





















