Cats ruled the internet for decades — but then capybaras stole the show, and one very famous feline is absolutely furious. That’s the delightfully silly premise behind Capyverse Odyssey, the brand-new co-op action roguelite from Metazooie Studios, and its free demo is available right now.
The Story: When Fame Goes to a Cat’s Head
Ophelia — a cat who’s built her entire kingdom on online attention — is losing her crown. Capybaras have gone viral, and she’s not taking it well. Instead of gracefully stepping aside, she’s twisting reality itself, turning worlds into bizarre, dangerous playgrounds just to stay in the spotlight.
Standing in her way? Capy and a crew of lovable, unlikely heroes ready to soar through surreal landscapes, battle ridiculous enemies, and save the day — all while wearing jetpacks. Because why walk when you can fly?
Gameplay: Chaos, Co-Op, and Ridiculous Power-Ups
Capyverse Odyssey supports 1–4 players online, so you can jump in solo or team up with friends for maximum mayhem. Here’s what you can expect:
- Four distinct heroes — Pick from Capy (chill capybara leader), Moody (tank-like hippo), Jim (energetic dog), or Axie (supportive axolotl). Each is adorable, and each can become devastatingly powerful.
- Jetpack-fuelled combat — You’re always airborne, always moving, and always just seconds away from something exploding. Standing still? Not an option.
- Builds that get wildly out of hand — Clear maps, stack power-ups, equip weird and wonderful gear, and watch your character evolve from capable to completely overpowered in the best way possible.
- Surreal, unpredictable worlds — Fight haunted slot machines, killer clowns, hostile suitcases, and bumper-car-launching bosses across corrupted casinos, nightmare carnivals, and stranger places.
- Short, replayable runs — Easy to pick up, tough to put down. Each run mixes objectives like zone defence, elimination, and boss fights so no two playthroughs feel the same.
Demo Out Now — Try It Free!
The Capyverse Odyssey demo launched Friday, October 2, 2026, and is ready to play. Jump in, team up, battle through chaotic maps, test out the heroes, and get a taste of the absurdity ahead. Full release date is still to be announced — but you can wishlist and follow the game right now.
Quick Facts
- Developer & Publisher: Metazooie Studios
- Genre: Co-op Action Roguelite / Third-Person Shooter
- Players: 1–4 (Online Co-Op + Single-Player)
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian
- Platform: PC (Steam) — Coming Soon
- Controller Support: Full support for Xbox, DualSense, and more
System Requirements
- Minimum: Windows 7+, Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8320, 4GB RAM, 2GB VRAM, 5GB storage
- Recommended: Windows 10+, Intel Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1400, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 / R9 390, 10GB storage
Ready to Join the Capy Crew?
The internet’s favourite capybaras need your help. Grab your friends, strap on a jetpack, and show Ophelia that being wholesome beats being famous every time.
Play the free demo & follow Capyverse Odyssey on Steam now
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