Click the Cat

A simple "Click the Cat" game developed for Garbage Jam #4 using C and Raylib.

Gameplay

• Use WASD keys to move the cat around the screen
• Click on the cat with your mouse before time runs out
• Each successful click increases your score
• The cat's eyes follow your mouse cursor for extra cuteness

Features

• Simple, intuitive controls
• Cute animated cat with interactive eyes
• Score tracking with timer
• Sound effects (meow, wilhelm scream) and background music
• Three game states: Start Screen, Playing, Game Over

How to Build and Run

Prerequisites

• Raylib (https://www.raylib.com/)
• A C compiler (GCC, Clang, etc.)

Building

1. Clone this repository
2. Install Raylib on your system
3. Build using the provided Makefile:

   make

   The Makefile generates executables in the dist/ directory for macOS, Windows, and Web.

Running

• macOS: ./dist/clickthecat-macos
• Windows: dist\clickthecat.exe
• Web: Open dist/web/ctc.html in a browser

Controls

• WASD - Move the cat
• Mouse - Aim (cat's eyes follow cursor)
• Left Click - Click the cat to score
• ENTER - Start game / Restart after game over
• ESC - Close window/exit game

Project Structure

src/
├── main.c          # Main entry point
├── game.c          # Game logic and state management
├── player.c        # Cat movement and drawing
├── cat.c           # Cat drawing with interactive eyes
├── audio.c         # Sound effects and music
├── constants.h     # Game constants and configuration
├── player.h        # Player struct and function declarations
├── cat.h           # Cat drawing function declaration
└── audio.h         # Audio resource management

Garbage Jam #4

This game was created as an entry for Garbage Jam #4, a game jam focused on creating simple, fun games with limited resources.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

ASSETS USED:

Can be found within the Docs folder in Licenses

Author

CieloForge - https://cieloforge.itch.io | https://github.com/cieloforge

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Last updated: 2026-05-25