Unravel the chilling secrets of New Marilyn City in this unsettling Rubber Hose Mystery

Overview

Catatonic Game is a hand-drawn, 1930s-inspired puzzle-platformer adventure set in the mysterious New Marilyn City. Developed by a passionate indie team of four cousins from Bahrain under the company Fred Da Dead Productions, the game explores a world of anthropomorphic animals, hidden secrets, and surreal environments. Players will follow Katrina, a lost cat, as she embarks on a pacifist quest to uncover her true identity and return to her reality, solving puzzles and interacting with eccentric characters along the way.

Factsheet

  • Developer: Fred Da Dead Productions

  • Release Date: 2025 (Episode 1)

  • Platforms: Steam, Xbox, (TBD)

  • Price: $9.99 and $4.99 for each subsequent episode ($24.99 for all episodes )

  • Rating: Unrated

  • Website: catatonicgame.com

Trailer

Story

Katrina, a regular domestic cat, is mysteriously transported to New Marilyn City—a bizarre place filled with strange characters, twisted experiments, and secrets lurking in every corner. Now transformed into an anthropomorphic version of herself, Katrina must unravel the mysteries of this city, ruled by the enigmatic Mobb Paw and haunted by the sinister experiments of Dr. Schwein. Along the way, you'll encounter quirky, unforgettable allies and navigate eerie environments, solving puzzles and using your wits to outsmart cunning bosses. Will you help guide Katrina home, or will the city's darkness consume her?

Gameplay Features

  • A nostalgic, yet unsettling atmosphere with beautiful, vintage animations

  • Outsmart your enemies using clever environmental clues and crafted tools

  • Unravel Katrina's mysterious past while exploring poignant themes like mental health and animal welfare

  • Test your mind in intricately designed levels and discover hidden secrets

  • Collect materials to craft useful items that help you progress and outwit enemies

  • Outsmart bosses with innovative tactics and puzzle-based solutions

Voice Cast

Catatonic Game features an exciting voice cast, bringing its characters to life with professional performances:

  • Leilani Shiu as Katrina the Cat, known for her roles as Teeka the Jawa in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.

  • Linda Young, famous for her portrayal of Frieza in Dragon Ball Z, voices “Tiny” Bambina Bella.

  • Doug Walker, widely known as The Nostalgia Critic, voices Forrest Hanks.

  • Brendan Castner (Bootsy Spankins), known for his roles in Angry Video Game Nerd and Board James as Bad Luck Bootsy, voices Mr. Finger in the game.

Art Style & Inspiration

The game’s art style is hand-drawn, utilizing a 1930s rubber hose animation style reminiscent of early cartoons like Mickey Mouse, Felix The Cat, and Cuphead. Created by Colombian artist Ana 'Crayola' Diaz, the animation includes exaggerated, whimsical expressions and actions, bringing a unique visual charm to the game.

Music

The soundtrack for Catatonic Game is an original composition, blending 1930s-inspired music with a psychedelic twist. The score is a collaboration between Mohamed Alzekri and Hassan Jewily, creating a nostalgic yet fresh soundscape for the world of New Marilyn City.

Team

We’re Fred Da Dead Productions, an indie game studio based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, founded by four cousins who grew up on video games and cartoons, each bringing a different background to the table—ranging from animation and music to programming, writing, and marketing. What unites us is a shared passion for storytelling and creating meaningful interactive experiences.

Our goal is to craft emotionally resonant, visually distinct games that explore deep themes while showcasing the untapped creative potential of the Middle East. With Catatonic Game, we're not only building a unique game, but also laying the foundation for a sustainable, representative game development ecosystem in the region.

This is just the beginning for Fred Da Dead, and we're excited to collaborate with partners who value diverse voices, bold ideas, and underrepresented regions in gaming.

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