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A Cozy Feline Adventure in a Nostalgic Japanese Town

"Rural Cat Trails" Steam Store Page Now Live!

February 26, 2026
Hibikai Games
To the Press

Hibikai Games, a Japanese husband and wife indie duo formed by veteran developers with experience in major console games, has launched the Steam store page for their upcoming action-adventure game, "Rural Cat Trails," today, February 26, 2026.

Steam Store URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3922560
Announcement Trailer URL: https://youtu.be/YFrixE7glAo?si=ioCm_NOvPECQBbI2
Press Kit URL:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fy5JSuFGS3KTu-bFvxVYAh_DWqh7h35J?usp=sharing
 
■ ABOUT THIS GAME
Explore Nanoha Town, in the idyllic Japanese countryside, from a cat's perspective during the cherry blossom season.
Rural Cat Trails is a nostalgic action adventure game where you can enjoy carefree exploration.
Nestled within the scenery is the home of an elderly couple. Play as their cherished cat and make your way to Sakurana Shrine, a place filled with precious memories of your late Grandpa.

■ Explore with Cat Agility
Tight gaps and high buildings are perfect paths for a cat. Explore as an adorable 2D pixel art cat through a beautiful 3D countryside.

  • Poke at curious objects with a Paw Swat
  • Dig up suspicious ground to find treasures
  • Scale heights with a Wall Jump
  • Smash through obstacles with a Wiggle Butt Dash!
Use these unique cat actions to open new paths and reach Sakurana Shrine atop the steep cliff.

■ Cat Cans are the Key to Exploration
Keep an eye out for Cat Cans scattered all over town. Collecting them boosts your stamina, letting you chain Wall Jumps and dash further. Spot them by the roadside, dig them up, or buy them at the shop. Scour every corner to expand your world!

■ The Townsfolk's Favors and a Gentle World
Meet the various residents of this countryside town. Help them with their small Favors, and you might get something nice in return.
Cherry petals dancing in the wind, old bus stops, and small parks form the various nostalgic scenes of Japan's original landscape. Relax and enjoy a free spirited cat adventure in this gentle spring town.

■ Game Overview ■ Developer Profile

Hibikai
Worked as a Level Designer at major Japanese AAA game studios. Currently developing indie games with his wife as the duo "Hibikai Games."
X (Twitter): https://x.com/hibi_kaihatsu

ALETHEA
Worked as a UI Artist at multiple Japanese game companies. Currently developing indie games as part of the duo "Hibikai Games."
X (Twitter): https://x.com/ALETHEA_dayo

■ Contact
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