The Catgirl jam is a (hopefully) bi/bi-annual game jam about catgirls and whatever arbitrary theme chosen this time... but mostly catgirls. This is jam completely casual  but has judging and rewards (The rewards are winning and getting a free commissioned piece of your characters)

This year's theme is, so far YURI. (As in it is not released yet, please do not make any Unknown + Catgirl themed games)

1. No AI, if we wanted a clanked game we wouldn't need you to type shit into Claude
2. Yes free online assets (if you are a dweeb without art skills [me]), please disclose if you do (no score lowering for doing so)
3. Must contain Catgirls in as a major element
4. No editing after submission (if you want to expand on it, make a seperate game page)
5. Submit through itch.io page
6. Don't take things serious here, have fun even while game jams are EXTREMELY stressful
7. NSFW is allowed, just don't upload NSFW icons and let gaymers know that there is NSFW in advance, so they can go like OH NO I'M UNDER 18, and promptly click on it anyways. Failure to comply will result in disqualification
8. I swear to god, no vore or inflation
9. Don't be a dick, your game has freedom to do whatever it wants, just don't be racist and the like. TLDR: Be a good human... or cat or uh... BE GOOD!
10. Don't be overtly political, art is inherently political so if you are unsure if your game is too political just ask us in the Discord
11. Any platform works, especially mac or windows
12. Share this jam with your friends (optional)
13. Breaking most of these rules will result in disqualification

After submission period, everybody votes  on eachothers games, you are required to vote on one in voting queue, then free vote. Vote using these criteria:

• Over-Overall
• Meow Meow
• Gameplay
• Overall Style and Presentation
• Theme Following

VOTING ENDS May 16th, 2026 4:30 PM PST

JAM IS EXTENDED BY A WEEK: submissions now due May 9th, 2026 4:30 PM PST

Need help/Contact I/Me/Myself?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catgirljam/

Discord:https://discord.gg/uvyjW2Cmz

Gmail (less looked at): cadgurljiam@gmail.com