MDCAT
MDCAT is a Chinese publisher active since 2025, focusing on small, thematically diverse releases.
- 2 Games
Biography
MDCat Games has operated since 2025 as an emerging publisher. It also runs the MDCat Board Game Club at People's Square in central Shanghai, offering a selection of premium games and a social meeting place. Our database currently lists two releases from MDCAT.
Career
MDCAT launched with Ruins in 2025 and followed with Cats Knocking Things Off Ledges in 2026. The publisher covers a range of genres from exploration and card-game elements to action/dexterity and animal themes. Mechanically, the titles include Hand Management, Ladder Climbing, Layering, Lose-a-Turn and Ownership, indicating an experimental, cross-genre approach. With only two listed titles, MDCAT is still in an early phase of its publishing activity.
Most Famous Games
Top entries are Ruins (2025) and Cats Knocking Things Off Ledges (2026). Both are listed in our database; there are no award records for these titles in the provided data. Top titles: Ruins (2025), Cats Knocking Things Off Ledges (2026).
Design Style
MDCAT publishes thematically varied games combining exploration, card-game elements and dexterity. Mechanics like Hand Management and Ownership point to tactical and positional focus, while Ladder Climbing and Layering suggest unconventional rule ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MDCAT from?
MDCAT runs a board game club at People's Square in Shanghai; the source data does not specify a more precise origin.
What is their most famous game?
Our list highlights Cats Knocking Things Off Ledges (2026) as a top title.
What mechanic is their signature?
Their releases include Hand Management, Ladder Climbing, Layering, Lose-a-Turn and Ownership.
How long have they been active?
MDCAT has been active since 2025 (year_active_from: 2025).
Verdict
Recommended for players interested in fresh, cross-genre indie releases from China.
