Katuba’s Poacher

Bounties, Bedlam and BOSS-RUSH Mayhem!!

The adorable monster SHARP, A massive bounty but... Why?
Enter the wild KATUBA, where strange creatures, quick hunts, and absurd dangers collide in unexpected ways.

▼ Key Features

Bold cartoon visuals and comedy
Replayable Boss-rush combat
Skills. Traits. Weapons from what you hunt.
Track monsters or get hunted yourself

Genre : Action · Indie

Developer : Joe Yu

Publisher : Red Dunes Games

Release : 2026

Platform : Steam
> PS · Nintendo · Xbox

Price : TBA

▼ BOSS-RUSH on Stage

Katuba’s Poacher is a Boss-Rush Action game where every battle feels like a show.

Dodge, strike, and move in sync with chaos.

▼ ORIGINAL MUSIC per boss

THIS ISN'T A RHYTHM GAME, but every boss attacks in time with their own theme,

turning each fight into a tightly choreographed showdown.

▼ Bold, Animated Visuals

Vibrant cartoon-style art and quirky characters bring the world to life.
Each loop pushes you to react faster, hit harder, and dive deeper into its absurd world.

▼ Collect trophies. Craft weapons.

Turn hunted parts into new weapons. Unlock skills, gain traits and get ready for the next hunt.

▼ Hunt or Be Hunted

Track monsters through chaotic maps or run before bounty hunters take your head.
You were once the poacher... now you're the prey.

A World of Chaos, Comedy, and Bounty

Why are you hunting Sharp? And why is everyone suddenly after you?
Join a wild chase to capture the bounty on the adorable monster "Sharp" in a world full of chaos, comedy, and creative twists.

> Infomation

Katuba's Poacher on Steam

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What is Katuba's Poacher?

Katuba's Poacher is a Boss Rush Action Game featuring Jazz rhythm Music and Cartoon style Art!
Boss monsters move to the music, with attacks, jumps, movements, and backgrounds changing to match the unique soundtrack.

Players don’t have to move to the beat, but understanding the music helps counter the monsters attack patterns.

Who developed this game?

The Game is developed solo by Joe Yu (유영조). Some of the BGM, sound effects are outsourced

What languages are supported?

The demo currently supports English, Korean, and Japanese, with additional translations under consideration.

> About Developer

Joe Yu Studio is all about fun, punchy gameplay with retro arcade vibes and high-energy action.

History

2022

- Prototype Developed
- Winner, BurningBeaver 2022 🏆

2023

- Demo Release
- KOCCA Game Planning Grant
- 536% Crowdfunded
- Winner, DICIA Indie Game Contest 2023 🏆
- Winner, BurningBeaver 2023 🏆
- Winner, GLS 2023 🏆

2024