Cometsoft has teamed up with the local indie developer 'Clockwork Cat' to bring us their latest title, 'Time Snatcher Handy', which officially launched on Thursday the 27th via Steam and Stove.

'Time Snatcher Handy' is a 2D retro-styled roguelike crafted by the developer 'Clockwork Cat'. You take on the role of Handy, a feline thief who has nicked the 'Clock Hands' from a time museum and must now dodge and weave through waves of guards to make a clean getaway. Handy possesses the cheeky ability to freeze time using the stolen artifact, allowing you to pause the screen, slip through bullet-hell patterns, and land a decisive strike.

The core hook here is, quite literally, 'time'. Whether you’re freezing the action, browsing the shop, or simply taking a hit from an enemy, Handy’s precious remaining time ticks away. You’ll need to play aggressively to reclaim that time by striking down guards—it’s a tight, strategic balancing act. Keep an eye out for various items that can either speed up the clock or drop meteors on your head; they can be a boon or a total nuisance.

This title has been making quite a splash recently, having participated in the Steam Next Fest. It also earned a nomination for the Rising Star award in the Rookie category at this year's global indie festival, BIC (Busan Indie Connect Festival). To top it off, it bagged the Grand Prize at the 3rd Unicorn event held during the '2025 Contents Universe Korea' earlier this month.

Furthermore, Time Snatcher Handy is set to appear at 'INDIE Live Expo' this Saturday the 29th. This showcase celebrates 'contributions to gaming' and broadcasts globally in four languages—Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and English. The game will be featured as part of the INDIE Waves segment, giving players worldwide a closer look.