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Ponderosa Games

@ponderosagames.com
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A tiny indie studio in Colorado making cozy, hand-crafted games. Our debut title, @catagrams.com, is a cat-themed word game for mobile. Our second title, @rhymatory.bsky.social, is a whimsical rhyming game with a steampunk theme! ponderosagames.com

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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 12/08/2026
What will this kitty discover as you reveal the lab? Find out in the new Scientist Cat scene, available in the shop now! #catagrams #catsInSTEM #wordGames
An illustration of a cat looking at a room with a lab table and some shelves with books, plants, and an armillary sphere.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 22/08/2026
9 out of 10 cats agree that playing word games is better for their humans than doom scrolling. #catagrams #wordGames #catAdvice
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 06/08/2026
We're excited to donate $440 CAD ($314 USD) to The Purrfect Cup today! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible with a "Treat Package" in-app purchase in Catagrams. Simon and Olive approve. >^.^< #wordgames #cats #catagrams #GamingForGood
A screenshot of a thank you email from Gofundme.
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The Rhymatory @rhymatory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
A new update is available (v 1.8) with two new riddle packs and some other fun surprises... 👀 #indieGames #moarChandeliers #wordGames
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 08/06/2026
It's time for a new featured cat rescue! The Purrfect Cup is a cat café in Saskatoon, SK that's been hit with vandalism and break-ins. They're working hard to keep the kitties safe and move to a safer location. We donate 50% of "Treat Package" proceeds to the featured rescue. #indieGames
Logo for The Purrfect Cup: A cat sitting in a teacup.
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The Rhymatory @rhymatory.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Has anyone else noticed that some of the chandeliers seem to be haunted? 🧐 #indiegames
An in-game image of a kitten playfully hanging from a chandelier.
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 09/05/2026
We're excited to donate $88 to PAWS today! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible with a "Treat Package" in-app purchase in Catagrams. Simon and Olive approve. >^.^<
A donation confirmation stating, "Thanks for donating $88.46 USD to Paradise Animal Welfare Society."
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The Rhymatory @rhymatory.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
If you're enjoying the Rhymatory, it would really help us if you'd like to leave a review on the App Store or Google Play -- we don't have many yet. Thanks so much! 🦉✨ #rhymatory #indiegames
An owl wearing a monocle, leafing through a large book.
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The Rhymatory @rhymatory.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Rhymatory is out now! A challenging but cozy rhyming game with a steampunk theme, it's available on iOS and Android. Thanks for supporting hand-crafted, independent games! ponderosagames.com/games/rhymat... #rhymatory #indieGames #madeWithUnity #wordGames #launchDay #steampunk
An illustration of a funky machine that has a large power lever, gears, cables, a metal chute, a candle, a book, and a teapot.
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 29/04/2026
Day 3 of practice riddles! Yesterday's solution was "stale bale." See you tomorrow for launch day! ✨ #rhymatory #indiegames
An illustration of a fox sitting on a cushion at a table with a pot of tea, looking up at a picture with a riddle displayed: "How to stabilize a broken breath freshener (Answer is a pair of rhyming words)"
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 28/04/2026
Day 2 of practice riddles! Yesterday's solution was "Violet pilot." #rhymatory #indiegames
An illustration of a fox sitting on a cushion at a table with a pot of tea, looking up at a picture with a riddle displayed: "A brick of hay that is no longer fresh (Answer is a pair of rhyming words)"
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 27/04/2026
With The Rhymatory launching in just a few days, we need to get everyone prepared! Here's a practice riddle. The answer will be revealed tomorrow; feel free to put your guess in the comments. #rhymatory #indiegames
An illustration of a fox sitting on a cushion at a table with a pot of tea, looking up at a picture with a riddle displayed: "A purple aviator (Answer is a pair of rhyming words)"
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 23/04/2026
Only a week 'til launch! The Rhymatory is available now for pre-order on the App Store and Google Play. Enjoy rhymes and riddles? Have an affinity for steam-powered air canoes? The Rhymatory might be the game for you! ponderosagames.com/games/rhymat... #indiegames #rhymatory #cozygames
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The Rhymatory
A whimsical rhyming game.
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 17/04/2026
The trailer for The Rhymatory is out! Let us know what you think! 👀 youtu.be/wnN_QghL7rE #gametrailer #rhymatory #indiegames #wordgames #majorupdate
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The Rhymatory | Official Trailer
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 10/04/2026
Focusing on finalizing The Rhymatory for launch while these two focus on maximizing sunbeams. 😍 More updates coming soon! #indiegames #comingSoon #rhymatory #cats
Two cats nap on a carpet in a sunbeam.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 20/02/2026
It's time for a new featured cat rescue -- PAWS (Paradise Animal Welfare Society), in Crested Butte, CO. They have a lovely space for cats, and we appreciate all they do! For the next few months, we'll donate 50% of the proceeds from all "Treat Package" in-app purchases to PAWS. #gamingforgood
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 06/02/2026
Introducing...The Rhymatory! It's goofy, it's clever, it's got a plethora of chandeliers -- what more could you ask for? Ponderosa's second release, coming in April 2026, is a whimsical rhyming game set in a steampunk world. Can't wait to share it with you! #indiedev #steampunk #majorupdate
An illustration of a crow holding a bracelet in its beak, perched in the archway of a room with candle chandeliers. Hand-written text says, "The Rhymatory."
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 25/11/2025
Who are THESE sketchy figures, and why are they drinking so much tea? Find out in Ponderosa's second game, coming out soon (ish)!! #indiedev #wordgames #noSuchThingAsTooMuchTea
A sketchy outline of several indistinct animals and a large teapot.
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 20/10/2025
Here's our review of a game we like to play: Tents and Trees, by @frozax.com. It's a great way to unwind! ponderosagames.com/posts/tents-... #Games #PuzzleGames
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Favorite Games: Tents and Trees
Review of the game Tents and Trees
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 15/10/2025
We're excited to be donating $134 to @Denver Cat Rescue! Thanks so much to everyone who made this possible with a "Treat Package" in-app purchase. Olive approves. #indiedev #adoptdontshop #GamingForGood #catsofbluesky
A grey cat sitting in front of a computer with her tongue slightly out in a "blep."
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 14/09/2025
Our fall event starts on Thursday! 🍂 iOS users, visit our page in the App Store if you'd like to get a notification. apps.apple.com/us/app/id649... #cozyGames #pumpkinSpiceCat #wordGames #cats #autumn
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‎Autumn Celebration: Enjoy fall decor and a new cat
‎Enjoy fall decor and a new cat
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 25/08/2025
How do you visualize the alphabet? (If at all!) Investigating for a future game. So far, I've heard: - Several rows of letters, sans serif font - Column of speckled capital letters on a peach background - Cursive on ruled paper, dotted center line - A background that looks like old-timey wallpaper
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 08/08/2025
It's International Cat Day! Make sure to give your furry friends a hug! ♥️ #InternationalCatDay #Cats #CatGame #WordGame
A tabby cat sleeping, hugging a fluffy red toy.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 14/07/2025
It's time for a new featured rescue! Denver Cat Rescue is the non-profit arm of the Denver Cat Company cafe, where we first met Olive! ❤️ We donate 50% of "Treat Package" proceeds to the featured rescue. The Treat Package unlocks no-ads, unlimited puzzles, and premium levels! #wordgames #cats
The logo for Denver Cat Rescue, featuring three cute, drawn cats.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 25/06/2025
We made our first donation to a cat rescue: $486 to Happy Cats Haven! Thanks to everyone who bought the Catagrams "Treat Package". Stay tuned to hear about our next collab... For more info or to suggest a rescue, visit: ponderosagames.com/games/catagr... #wordgame #cozy #cats #adoptdontshop
A gray cat lounging in front of a tablet, apparently playing Catagrams.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 02/06/2025
It's Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! If you're thinking of adopting, June is peak "kitten season." Happy Cats Haven, our current featured rescue, is one of many places to find a forever friend. Are you adopting a cat this month? Tag us in a picture and we'll share it! #adoptdontshop #adoptacatmonth
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 19/04/2025
Happy #NationalCatLadyDay! Coincidentally, we just released a new premium cat for Catagrams! Check out Desert Road Trip Cat in the shop. ponderosagames.com/games/catagr... #wordgames #cats #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev
Colorful drawing of a cat on the ground with desert plants nearby.
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 13/04/2025
Some attendees were very interested in our launch party. youtube.com/shorts/_jLPZ... #wordgames #indiegames #cats
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Launch Party
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 01/04/2025
Just a chilly, rainy, relaxing-on-the-heater-vent kinda day. #rainydayvibes
A cozy tabby cat napping on a heater vent.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 29/03/2025
We're introducing a new cat to the game soon! Any guesses on what their theme is? #caturday #indiedev #cozygames
A graphic of a cat in silhouette surrounded by question marks, with an air of mystery.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 18/03/2025
We've raised nearly $300 so far for Happy Cats Haven! Huge thanks to everyone who purchased the Treat Package! 🐈 Happy Cats will continue to be our featured rescue for a bit, if you want to support them while also unlocking all the extras in Catagrams. #indiedev ponderosagames.com/games/catagr...
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Catagrams Featured Cat Rescue
The latest posts and announcements from Ponderosa Games.
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Fragments of Silicon @fragmentsofsilicon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Today on #FragmentsofSilicon we welcome @ponderosagames.com to the program to talk about #Catagrams live beginning at 9:30 PM ET! Be sure to join us and sub today! www.twitch.tv/fragmentsofs... #Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegamedev #Indiedevhour
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FragmentsofSilicon - Twitch
Welcome to the central broadcasting hub for the Fragments of Silicon video game webcast and podcast, proudly putting out the Fragments of Silicon show, Daylight Interviews, Fragments of Silicon Review...
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 06/03/2025
We made a top ten list! 😁 #wordgames #indiegames games.mxdwn.com/news/the-top...
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The Top Ten Mobile Games of February 2025 -
February was over before we knew it, bringing plenty of cold weather, high Valentine's Day expectations, and of course, a bunch of brand new ready-to-play mobile games. Playing all of this month's new...
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Brian G. aka urbanbohemian 🪩🥂💖 @urbanbohemian.com · 26/02/2025
If you like cats, word puzzles and matching then take a look at @catagrams.com from @ponderosagames.com - currently free in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store! In-app purchases of the "Treat Package" support game dev and make a donation to a cat-focused organization! 💖 youtu.be/2sI5cxM4SIg
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Urb Plays: Catagrams (iOS)
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MollyBerry @mollyberry.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Hey Bluesky #indiegame #gamedev please fill out this interest form to be included in a special Indie Games Round-up for March! The lead time on this is short due to Twitch front page approval process, but I have been confirmed for this event and would love to include as many femme devs as possible!
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 21/02/2025
It's a cold and windy day here at Ponderosa Games HQ, but we know how to stay warm. Anyone out there playing our Cozy Winter Cat scene today? #catagrams #cozygaming #catgames #indiedev
A grey cat sleeping on soft-looking pajama pants, next to a fluffy blanket.
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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 13/02/2025
@appunwrapper.bsky.social shares a look at @ponderosagames.com's recently released puzzle game, @catagrams.com! #gamernews #gamingnews #gameindustry #indiegame #catagrams #puzzlegame #indiedev
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Catagrams: iOS/Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Ponderosa Games)
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 11/02/2025
Thanks so much to our local cat café, The Biscuit Factory, for hosting our Catagrams launch party last week and to The Cupcake Doctor for the adorable cupcakes! What a fun night! #indiedev #catagrams #wordgame #cozygame #indiegames
Four cats swarm a table with food and drink on it inside the cat café.A black cat sits up to peer into a box.A box of chocolate cupcakes with blue and purple frosting and fondant cat silhouettes on top.
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Novy Unlimited @novyunlimited.com · 11/02/2025
“With beautiful hand-drawn art, Catagrams is a word puzzle game at its core.” Droid Gamers' Amrita R Sankar shares details on @ponderosagames.com' new mobile release. #gamernews #gamingnews #gameindustry #indiegame #catagrams #puzzlegame #indiedev
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Catagrams Is a Word Game Full of Adorable Cats, Now Out on Android
Catagrams is a cute, cat-themed word game by Ponderosa Games, an indie studio founded by two software developers.
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 06/02/2025
It's launch day! Catagrams is a word game with cozy illustrations and a cute cat theme! 50% of "Treat Package" in-app purchase proceeds go to a cat rescue - currently Happy Cats Haven! ♥🐈 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... iOS: apps.apple.com/app/cross-th... #Games #Wordgames #Cats
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Catagrams @catagrams.com · 30/01/2025
Check out our trailer! 🐈 One week 'til launch. We're so excited and a bit nervous 😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T7B... #games #wordgames #indiegames #cats
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Catagrams | Official Trailer
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 14/01/2025
This regal loaf would like to announce our planned launch date of Feb. 6 for Catagrams! Pre-registration links for iOS and Android are now available on our website. catagrams.com #indieGames #catLoaf #firstGame #gameLaunch
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 20/12/2024
We'll make an announcement about our new launch date after the holidays (see our last blog post if you missed our crazy delay with the Play Store!), but in the meantime, here's a warm and fuzzy Staff Spotlight about our Assistant Coach, Simon! #indiegamedev ponderosagames.com/posts/spotli...
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Staff Spotlight: Simon
Meet our Assistant Coach (AC)
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 13/11/2024
We ran into a surprise getting the final version of Catagrams approved by the Google Play Store. Read about what we learned and what happened. Hopefully other mobile devs won't have to go through the same thing. 😩 ponderosagames.com/posts/the-ca... #gamedev #indiedev
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The Case of the Soap Bubble Pipe
A cautionary tale for mobile developers.
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 03/09/2024
Coming soon...Catagrams! Ponderosa's first game is right around the corner. It's a relaxing mobile word game with hand-drawn illustrations and a cute cat theme. For all the details (and of course, cat content), follow @catagrams.bsky.social! #indiegames
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Ponderosa Games @ponderosagames.com · 30/07/2024
Some of our staff work harder than others...
BB8 sitting in an office chair in front of a keyboard.A cat sound asleep with a game controller.
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