-nekouji Studio- __exclusive__: Cyan Brain -demo 8.1-

Behind the haunting worlds and fluid combat of Cyan Brain is NEKOUJI STUDIO, a Japanese indie development team that has cultivated a dedicated following through a transparent and community-focused development approach. While primarily known for their work on Cyan Brain , the studio has also hinted at future projects, such as the upcoming PUBPET . On their Patreon, which boasts a growing community of supporters, the team regularly publishes progress reports, development videos, and setting illustrations for their current projects.

CYAN BRAIN is a dystopian sci-fi side-scrolling action shooter developed by NEKOUJI STUDIO Cyan Brain -Demo 8.1- -NEKOUJI STUDIO-

In the demo's initial release (around June 2024), players stepped into a "dark and unknown laboratory," unable to recall who they were or what they had become. The level design led players through claustrophobic corridors overrun with a fusion of biological and machine monstrosities, capturing a distinct horror atmosphere that immediately set Cyan Brain apart from more conventional side-scrollers. The demo was mainly a vertical slice of what was to come, allowing players to test the gunplay mechanics and experience the unique "defeat animations" that would become a hallmark of the series. This early trial concluded with a challenging boss fight against a spider-like mecha girl, serving as a formidable end to the sneak peek. Behind the haunting worlds and fluid combat of