Pushcat - "Boulder Dash meets Bejewelled" with a purple cat

Zut Games, a new indie studio in Brighton, UK have today released their first game - Pushcat.

Featuring over 60 levels set in five vibrant worlds, Pushcat borrows the basic dig-and-push mechanics of Boulder Dash and adds elements of Match 3, resulting in an original, fast-paced mix of puzzle and action arcade gameplay. Style-wise it takes its cues from the golden age of videogames, featuring crisp pixel art and a retro soundtrack.

In Pushcat, players control the hero Pushcat, a purple cat who just loves silver - which he creates by combining gems of the same colour. As he progresses through the game new elements are gradually built on top of this basic mechanic, then mixed and matched to produce a wide variety of different play experiences - from slower, puzzle-based levels to frantic, chaotic arcade action.

Pushcat is out now for Mac and PC download and costs £5 / €6 / $8. A demo is also available for download.