BigCat Codeworks Has Awakened

Welcome to the official launch of BigCat Codeworks. We’re a new indie studio crafting stylized experiences with deep management gameplay and we’re building in public!

Who We Are

Founded in 2025, BigCat Codeworks is led by Chris Catalano, our Creative Director and Lead Developer. With over a decade of experience in software development and project management, Chris brings a systems first mindset to game design. His vision? Games that challenge your imagination and reward your foresight.

What We Believe

We learn worlds by playing them. Our games are genre blending simulations city builders, management sims, and strategic sandboxes. These are games that feel alive, adaptive, and unforgettable.

• Players as Collaborators: Your feedback shapes our mechanics, stories, and systems.
• Living Systems: Cities that grow like forests, not spreadsheets.
• Transparent Development: Every sketch, prototype, and idea is shared openly.
• Games with Soul: We build worlds that push back, evolve, and surprise.

What’s Coming

Our first title is in development. A driven management sim where every choice reshapes the world. Expect:

• Strategic Depth: Manage fragile resources and confront forces that resist control.
• Emergent Gameplay: Systems that adapt to your decisions.
• Atmospheric Design: Stylized horror meets simulation.

Join the Journey

We’re building this studio in public. That means dev logs, early access invites, and honest conversations about what it takes to build worlds worth surviving.