Desk Cat Coder is a stealth desk platformer in the browser: you guide Script the cat across shelves to the computer, type letter keys to ship lines while the owner is away, and distract with drinks or snacks when they return. Seven work-day rounds fill a git-style contribution grid. About ~72 KB after Play, no install, no account.
Prefer a typing duel instead? Try Cat Typing Race.
Sneak to the keyboard, spam letters to ship code, distract the owner with desk items. From BlackCat_Hacker (MIT, JS13K 2025). About ~72 KB downloads once when you press Play.
Keyboard: arrows move and jump; letter keys type at the PC; push items to distract. Best on desktop with a keyboard.
Welcome to Desk Cat Coder - a free browser stealth desk platformer you can play without an account or install. Press Play to load the ~72 KB canvas engine in a same-origin iframe, click Start Game on the title screen, then use arrow keys to climb shelves to the computer. Spam letter keys to add lines while the owner is away. When they return, drink, snack, or push desk items to buy more typing time. Seven work days fill a git-style grid; ranks update from total lines shipped. Privacy note: nothing leaves this device except the initial page and game files from this site. For more free browser games, open the games hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desk Cat Coder?
A stealth desk platformer. You guide a cat across shelves to a computer, type letter keys to ship lines while the owner is away, and distract them with desk items across seven work-day rounds.
How do I control it?
Arrow Left/Right move. Arrow Up jumps. At the computer, spam letter keys to add lines. Push drinks, food, or objects with arrows to distract the owner. Click Start Game on the title screen after Play.
What is the goal?
Ship as many lines as you can across seven work days. A git-style grid fills from your daily totals, and end ranks reflect total lines (for example Script kitty or Grey Cat Hacker thresholds in the engine).
Is progress saved?
This build is session-only. There is no localStorage key. Closing the tab resets scores.
How big is the download?
About ~72 KB of single-file HTML and JavaScript after you press Play. The browser caches it for later visits on the same device.
Does it work on a phone?
Menus are clickable, but movement and typing need a keyboard. Desktop or laptop is the recommended experience.
Is this open source?
Yes. Adapted from BlackCat_Hacker by Zach End / Beanminchild (js13kGames 2025) under the MIT license. This site build adds noindex on the iframe, rebrands the title to Desk Cat Coder, and ships LICENSE plus CREDITS next to the engine.