Katuba's Poacher Brings Jazz-Fuelled Boss Battles
+ Stunning Hand-Drawn Action +
Tokyo Game Show
Abu Dhabi, UAE & Tokyo, Japan - 16th September 2026 - UAE-based publisher and developer Red Dunes Games is delighted to announce that one-man developer, Joe Yu Studio, will be in attendance at this year's Tokyo Game Show 2026, showcasing Katuba's Poacher, a colourful boss rush action roguelite single-player escapade. This is his latest creation, due for release in early 2027 on PC.
Get ready to hunt to the beat of Katuba’s Poacher, an ambitious action game offering players a distinctive blend of hand-drawn cartoon visuals, fast-paced combat and jazz-powered boss battles.
Built from the ground up by a solo creator, Katuba’s Poacher is a testament to passion, creativity and craftsmanship. The game delivers fluid, responsive gameplay, challenging encounters and meticulously choreographed action designed to keep players engaged from the opening moments through to the showdown.
At the heart of the experience are its formidable bosses, each accompanied by a unique musical theme. Their attacks are synchronized to the rhythm of their swing-jazz soundtrack, transforming every battle into a dynamic performance where music, movement, and combat work together.
Dance to the Beat - Hunt to Survive.
Every boss in Katuba’s Poacher has a musical identity of its own, with attack patterns carefully choreographed to the beat. Players must learn, adapt, and react to the rhythm as each encounter unfolds, turning every battle into a test of timing, instinct, and combat skill.
The result is a distinctive gameplay experience where every fight feels like a deadly piece of improvisational jazz - unpredictable, reactive and always in motion.
But the hunt doesn’t end with a single victory. With each run, players can collect new traits, forge powerful weapons, and return stronger than before. Greater challenges bring greater rewards, with massive bounties waiting not only for the monsters, but for the hunters brave enough to pursue them.
An endless and impressive list of features, gameplay and action ideas, and challenges are presented, including:
- Choreographed boss-rush combat
- Action roguelite gameplay
- Unique boss attack patterns
- Original swing-jazz themes for every boss
- Boss attacks synchronised to the music
- Collect loot during every run
- Craft new weapons from gathered materials
- Unlock skills and traits
- Build up your character between hunts
- Bounty hunters pursuing you while you hunt
Katuba’s Poacher's simple but gorgeous-looking presentation can't be misconstrued as a simple challenge! This is a fast-paced action roguelite where you hunt deadly monsters across the wilds of Katuba. Face unique bosses with choreographed attacks that move in sync with energetic swing-jazz soundtracks. Gather loot, craft powerful weapons, and unlock skills and traits to build your ultimate hunter. Its retro style, presentation and striking ‘goofy’ animation gives it added appeal!
But remember: while you hunt the monsters, rival bounty hunters are hunting you. It's a real challenge.
A Rhythm You’ll Die To💀🐔
About Joe Yu
Founded by Joe Yu in South Korea, Joe Yu Studio builds on the fun and philosophy of the arcade games that inspired him. The studio aims to create games that are bold, distinctive, and designed to leave a lasting impression.
About Red Dunes Games
Founded by lifelong friends and passionate gamers Mohamed Al Jneibi and Sultan Al Darmaki, Red Dunes Games is dedicated to developing fun, story-driven games for the global market. Based in Abu Dhabi, the company combines the founders’ love of gaming with their shared vision of creating enjoyable experiences that bring joy to players everywhere. With a focus on the universal language of gaming, Red Dunes Games aims to make a lasting impact on the indie gaming community and beyond.
