Press release:
9 DECEMBER 2024.
The Shenzhen-based (China) indie games publisher IndieArk and Murcia-based (Spain) indie games developer Valhalla Cats, are today very proud and happy ro announce that their cat-themed narrative-driven platformer/adventure game “Stars in the Trash“, is now available for PC via Steam.

With an approximate duration of ~2 hours, this love letter to our childhood cartoons is available on PC for USD $11.99 (regional prices will vary) with a 10% Steam launch discount. The Deluxe edition includes the soundtrack and the artbook with more than 120 pages at an additional 10% discount.

Note to cat lovers: you can also score an additional 10% discount if you own either game in the Cathartic Cats Bundle: Stars in the Trash is teaming up with Copycat for a pawsome thematic sale!

The purrfect game for Christmas!

To celebrate Stars in the Trash’s launch, we have a trailer with some early reviews to share:

Here is what early reviewers had to say:

“A love letter to classic animated movies.” – PC Gamer

“Leaves a lasting impression, proving that even the smallest games can carry the biggest hearts” – Geekgasm

”If you like things like the aristocats or the fox and the hound, you will love this game. It feels a lot like playing a Disney movie.” – Ladies Gamers

“Stars in the Trash is an absolutely gorgeous game to look at.” – The Gaming Outsider

“When art and love meet.” – Punto de respawn

“Stars in the trash is a beautifully crafted game showcasing a love for old-school animation and pets. It’s an easy choice for fans of both.” – Try Hard Guides

It should take under 2 hours to beat, making it a purrfectly short and satisfying game! ​
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​TIP: ​ Enhance the experience with a hot beverage and a cat on your lap!

Do you want our boss Tika to wish you a Merry Christmas? Tag us playing Stars in the Trash with your cat and the hashtag #starsinthetrash on your favorite social network. We will give away 50 personalized postcards among all participants.

About the game
Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles.

Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman.

Key features:
Explore a beautiful hand-drawn watercolour world.
Feel the magic of the animated movie classics
Discover the power of friendship.
Live an emotional journey.
Be a cat!
Moka and Trasto Paper toys.
Closed beta invitation to our upcoming games.
Exclusive development insights and behind-the-scenes stuff.
Important news and game announcements.
Cat pics.

About the Studio
At Valhalla Cats we have been creating stories that inspire and transform, while helping stray animals since 2015. We are very proud to have given more than €10,000 to animal shelters around the world through our donation program.

We put a lot of love in everything we do. We believe that people come first, that’s why we work unconventional. No “crunch culture”, flexible schedules, and we all work from home, surrounded by our furry families. We are privileged people who love what we do, with people we admire, our colleagues. We love traditional animation. Our artwork is done using traditional techniques, directly drawn on paper. Our animation team worked for major studios like Disney and Warner.

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