Shady Cats is a colorful arcade platformer where you collect acorns while escaping shadows that repeat your previous movements. Every step can create a new danger, so plan your routes, jump over obstacles, and avoid getting caught by your own shadow. Play solo or invite up to three friends for chaotic local multiplayer fun!

How to Play Shady Cats

Your goal is to gather as many acorns as possible while staying away from the shadows following your previous paths. Be careful when revisiting familiar areas because your shadow can repeat earlier movements and block your escape. Touching a shadow ends your run, so timing, movement, and route planning are essential.

For an extra challenge, try Crazy Mode, where shadows from your earlier movements continue to pursue you through endless single-player gameplay.

Collectibles and Power-Ups

Acorns: Collect acorns throughout each level to increase your score and rewards.
Fish: Boost your acorn rewards and multipliers, but be careful because fish attract dangerous bees.
Fireflies: Temporarily eliminate pursuing shadows, giving you a chance to escape dangerous situations.
Power-Up Cards: Choose special abilities such as Shield, Vanish, and Magnet after completing levels.

Explore Five Colorful Locations

Discover five themed environments as you progress through the game:

Backyard
Living Room
Rooftops
Kitchen
Fishing Pier

You can also unlock 22 different cats, collect 48 medals, and compete on five leaderboards featuring country flags. An optional advertisement may offer a free reward of 50 to 100 coins.

Play Shady Cats With Friends

Shady Cats supports local multiplayer for up to four players sharing one keyboard. Each player controls a different cat and must avoid their own repeating shadow. Work together or compete for better scores while navigating dangerous platforms and collecting acorns.

Shady Cats Controls

Player 1:

A / D or Q / D: Move left and right.
W / Z: Jump.

Player 2:

F / H: Move left and right.
T: Jump.

Player 3:

J / L: Move left and right.
I: Jump.

Player 4:

Left / Right Arrow Keys: Move left and right.
Up Arrow: Jump.

Tips for Surviving in Shady Cats

Plan your route: Avoid running back through paths your shadow may repeat.
Time your jumps: Jump carefully to escape shadows and reach difficult platforms.
Choose collectibles wisely: Fish offer extra rewards but attract bees, so consider the risk.
Use fireflies strategically: Activate their shadow-clearing effect when you need room to escape.
Select useful power-ups: Choose Shield, Vanish, or Magnet based on your survival strategy.
Practice Crazy Mode: Improve your movement and reaction skills against increasingly challenging shadow patterns.

Play Shady Cats Online

Ready to outsmart your own shadow? Jump into Shady Cats, collect acorns, discover five unique locations, and unlock adorable cats. Challenge yourself in Crazy Mode or share the keyboard with up to three friends for an exciting multiplayer adventure!