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

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Micro action trailer

1080×1920 · 0:37 · with sound

Four biomes, vertical

Four biomes, vertical

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Shield wall, vertical

Shield wall, vertical

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Two fronts

Two fronts

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Four biomes

Four biomes

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Main capsule

Main capsule

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Header capsule

Header capsule

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Vertical capsule

Vertical capsule

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Library capsule

Library capsule

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Library hero with logo

Library hero with logo

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Library hero

Library hero

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Library hero, alternate framing

Library hero, alternate framing

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Bugs vs rockets capsule

Bugs vs rockets capsule

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Banner: On Steam

Banner: On Steam

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Main capsule

Main capsule

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Banner: Free demo out now

Banner: Free demo out now

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Vertical banner: Wishlist on Steam

Vertical banner: Wishlist on Steam

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Vertical banner: Free demo out now

Vertical banner: Free demo out now

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Header capsule

Header capsule

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Library hero, no logo

Library hero, no logo

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Vertical capsule

Vertical capsule

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Logo

Logo

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Logo with bar

Logo with bar

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Escape

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2160×3840 · 0:15 · with sound

First wave

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2160×3840 · 0:25 · with sound

Full defence

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2160×3840 · 0:27 · with sound

Last stand

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2160×3840 · 0:25 · with sound

Recovery

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2160×3840 · 0:27 · with sound

Shield wall

3840×2160 · 0:27 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:27 · with sound

Two fronts

3840×2160 · 0:27 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:27 · with sound

Construction

3840×2160 · 0:21 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:21 · with sound

Junction

3840×2160 · 0:19 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:19 · with sound

Mining

3840×2160 · 0:19 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:19 · with sound

Crew

Landing montage

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2160×3840 · 0:03 · no sound

Main menu

1920×1080 · 0:22 · with sound · landscape only

Ball fetch

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2160×3840 · 0:29 · with sound

Box in

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2160×3840 · 0:27 · with sound

Box in loop

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Button press

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Chase and flop

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2160×3840 · 0:31 · with sound

Follow cam

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Grumpy sleeper

2160×3840 · 0:21 · with sound · vertical only

Head flick

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Knock

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2160×3840 · 0:27 · with sound

Laser pin

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2160×3840 · 0:25 · with sound

Laser wall

3840×2160 · 0:25 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:25 · with sound

Laser chase

3840×2160 · 0:23 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:23 · with sound

Loaf roll

2160×3840 · 0:21 · with sound · vertical only

Petting

2160×3840 · 0:21 · with sound · vertical only

Quiet ship

3840×2160 · 0:19 · with sound · landscape only

Scratch

3840×2160 · 0:21 · with sound

2160×3840 · 0:21 · with sound

Sleeper petted loop

720×1280 · GIF loop

Time-lapse

Base growth time-lapse

1280×720 · 0:05 · no sound

Free demo out now

1920×1080 · 0:21 · with sound

1080×1920 · 0:21 · with sound

Video header, GIF

564×240 · GIF loop

Video header

2534×1080 · 0:16 · with sound · landscape only

About the developer

Emma Black with Kiwi, a tabby cat

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!

Contact

For keys, an early build, interviews or anything else: emma@littlestgames.com

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