TWO SIBLINGS.
ONE VOW.
A LEGEND BEGINS.

THE GAME

Pixel art depiction of two anthropomorphic cats in red military uniforms standing before a castle, and a cloudy sky in the background.

Sky Paws Awakening is a handcrafted 16-bit action-adventure inspired by the golden age of retro gaming. Swap between twin cadets Bonnie and Clyde in real time, master the Twin Tag System, and begin the first chapter of a much greater legend.

In an era of disappearing storefronts, fleeting trends, and games designed to be forgotten, Sky Paws Awakening was created to last. A love letter to the games that shaped us, the companions who stood by our side, and the adventures we never stopped dreaming about.

Pixel art scene of a bear character named Clyde flying above a dark, rocky landscape with pink crystals and stormy green clouds in the background, animated with lightning and a hovering bat-like creature.

Pixel art scene of a cat character in red and black armor flying in the air with two bats flying nearby, set in a coastal background with a blue sky and ocean, surrounded by a wooden fence and cabins.

A pixel art scene from a video game featuring a mouse character named Clyde running across a stone bridge. There is a large green dragon head on the right and blue sky with clouds in the background. The game interface shows Clyde's portrait, health bar, and a speech bubble with Clyde's name.

A pixelated video game scene featuring a character named Bonnie battling a large black dragon in a colorful, cartoon-like environment with rocks, small mushrooms, and a green and orange ground.

‍ ‍Features

Fast-paced and precise 16-bit combat.
Master the Twin Tag System and swap between Bonnie and Clyde in real time.
Play as two siblings with distinct combat styles: Bonnie’s speed and precision, and Clyde’s strength and momentum.
Explore 10+ handcrafted side-scrolling levels set high above an endless sea of clouds.
Face hordes of Harakis and 20+ different enemies from the Clouds Below.
Battle powerful bosses across Bonnie and Clyde’s first legendary adventure.
Watch 6+ story cutscenes that bring their journey to life.
Collect every relic to unlock a secret true ending.

Two pixel art characters, one on the left and one on the right, reaching towards each other with striped purple, blue, and white background.

TRAILER

PREMISE AND STORY

Starring Bonnie and Clyde, twin cadets of the Sky Fleet Guard, the game follows a routine training mission that turns into the first chapter of a much greater legend.

High above an endless sea of clouds, the Sky Nations live in a fragile peace. But when a monstrous horde rises from the Clouds Below and attacks a remote training outpost, two young cadets must stand together against impossible odds

A cartoon-style illustrated anthropomorphic cat character with light brown fur, wearing a purple headband with a blue flower, a red dress, and brown boots, holding a sword with a white blade and gold hilt.

A cartoon goblin warrior with a round nose, sharp teeth, and green eyes, wearing a pointy gray helmet and red armor, holding a small club.

Pixel art image of a lion and a unicorn with human eyes and clothes, facing each other on an orange background with diagonal lines.

Two anthropomorphic cats in an underground tunnel, holding a glowing crystal and surrounded by floating geometric objects and symbols.

Pixel art scene of a fantasy battle featuring a lion-like warrior, a small cat warrior, a dragon, and a creature with tentacles, set against an orange sky with green tentacles in the foreground.

Pixel art scene of two bears sitting around a campfire in a mountain landscape at night, with stars and a galaxy in the sky and shooting stars.

Want to dive deeper into the worldbuilding and lore of Sky Paws? Join our Discord to discover more about the story, characters, nations, and much more!

Differences Between Platforms

Retro (Sega Genesis)	Modern (PC)
Made in Assembly / SGDK	Made in Unity
Physical cartridge release	Digital release
4:3 standard display	16:9 widescreen display
320×224 pixels	Resolution up to 4K
7 levels with 2 different endings	Over 10 levels* with 2 different endings
6 cutscenes with still frames	6 animated cutscenes
Runs on original Sega Genesis hardware	Enhanced lighting, shadows, and overall graphics
3-button and 6-button controller support	Keyboard and controller support
Fixed difficulty	Multiple difficulty settings
Chiptune soundtrack	Chiptune or orchestral soundtrack*
—	Additional in-game systems and mechanics*
—	Concept art gallery
—	Achievements
—	Full localization in multiple languages
—	Save feature

* Still in development.

Sky Paws Awakening is a game being developed for both retro and modern platforms with one version coming for Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and the other for PC.

Both versions are literally made for each platform with care and optimization.

VERSIONS

Cover art for the video game Sky Paws: Awakening featuring animated animal characters dressed as warriors, flying among clouds, with a castle in the background.

Steam Wishlist

Video game case for Sky Paws: Awakening with illustrated scene of anthropomorphic cats with medieval weapons in a fantasy landscape.

Video game box for Sky Paws Awakening featuring animated animal characters in martial arts costumes and mythical creatures in a vibrant color scheme.

SOON

@eaijogos de Agosto 2026 com a nossa participação expondo o #SkyPawsAwakening e foi MUITO bacana! Obrigado pela oportunidade Pedro e @eaijogos ! Vai #SkyPaws! 😼 #RetroGaming #IndieGame

Clyde's naptime after a long day of training drills… and a lot of eating. 😴🐾 Even future Sky Fleet Guard heroes need their rest! ☁️ Sky Paws Awakening — coming 2027 💙 Wishlist us on Steam! #skypawsawakening #IndieGame #PixelArt #RetroGaming

Check out some Screenshots of the #SegaGenesis #MegaDrive version of #SkyPawsAwakening! Don't forget to WISHLIST the #Steam version as well! 😺 #retrogaming

PC Modern Version sneak peak. 👀 WISHLIST ON #STEAM NOW! 😼 #SkyPawsAwakening #SkyPaws #RetroGaming

Hoje #SkyPawsAwakening está em exposição no @videogamehall no Rio de Janeiro! Venham testar nosso jogo! 😸 Aproveitem e dêem WISHLIST NA VERSÃO #STEAM 😽 #RETROGAMING #VELBERAN #skypaws

#SkyPawsAwakening no @hubsampagames ! Mostrando pela primeira vez para o público a versão moderna de PC! 👀 WISHLIST NA #STEAM POR FAVOR 😽 #SegaGenesis #RetroGaming #MegaDrive

🐾SKY PAWS AWAKENING NA ESTRADA! ✈️🎮 Nos próximos meses, vamos levar Sky Paws Awakening para vários eventos pelo Brasil! Se você estiver por perto, venha jogar, conhecer o projeto de perto e conversar com a gente sobre o desenvolvimento do game! 💙 📍 Datas já confirmadas: 🎮 15/08 — HUB Sampa Games — São Paulo 🎮 16/08 — Videogame Hall — Rio de Janeiro 🎮 23/08 — Anime Nikity — Niterói/RJ 🎮 05/09 — Geek Fair — Santo André/SP 🎮 12/09 — 4Dev Game Show — Jabaquara/SP 🎮 01/11 — IndieCon — Rio de Janeiro E essa lista ainda vai crescer! 👀 Estamos conversando com outros eventos e organizadores, então novas datas e cidades poderão ser anunciadas em breve. Fiquem ligados nas nossas redes para acompanhar os próximos anúncios! Nos vemos por aí! :D #SkyPawsAwakening #SkyPaws #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #JogosBrasileiros #GamesBrasil #RetroGaming #SegaGenesis #MegaDrive

Getting ready for upcoming gaming festivals where we'll be displaying both modern and retro version of #SkyPawsAwakening! We are super excited! Soon enough we will share our upcoming dates! Stay tuned! #RetroGaming #gamefestivals #IndieGame #segagenesis

Thomas @tslgamecollector here! 💙 Today is Father’s Day in Brazil, and I wanted to share a very special moment with you all. The first official game my daughter ever “played” was… #SkyPawsAwakening! 🐾 Seeing her watching Bonnie and Clyde running around on screen made this dad very, very happy. 🥹 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! 💙 And yes… this is also the very first sneak peek of the PC version of Sky Paws Awakening, built in Unity! 👀 More on that soon. 😼 #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDev #FathersDay PixelArt

GALLERY

A World Made With Heart

Sky Paws Awakening is only the beginning.

The world of Sky Paws is being crafted with enormous passion, Its history spans more than two thousand years, filled with ancient civilizations, rival nations, forgotten mysteries, and heroes whose stories extend far beyond a single game.

Other projects are already taking shape behind the scenes, each exploring new characters, eras, and corners of this ever-growing universe. Countless stories are still waiting beyond the clouds.

Pixel art depiction of a fantasy castle with multiple towers, flags, and a drawbridge, set against a bright blue sky with clouds and flying airplanes.

At its heart, Sky Paws is a tribute to the animals who changed our lives. Nearly every major character is inspired by a real-life companion, carrying something of their personality, spirit, or memory into the world of Sky Paws.

Through these characters, these companions who stood by our side can continue exploring, fighting, laughing, and soaring through the skies forever.

Awakening is the first chapter. The sky is far greater than it seems.

Two cats, one on the left with a fluffy brown and black coat, and one on the right with a longer, darker tabby fur, both looking directly at the camera.

The real Bonnie & Clyde that inspired Sky Paws Awakening

Bonnie, this one is for you. I miss you with all my heart. — Thomas

HELP US WITH A CONTRIBUTION

Help Us reach New Heights!

Sky Paws Awakening is in full production, and we are fully committed to delivering the game on PC and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.

Your support can help us take the project even further: reach additional platforms, improve and polish the game as a whole, expand our marketing efforts, and introduce Sky Paws to more players around the world.

Several other Sky Paws projects are already taking shape behind the scenes, each exploring new stories, characters, and corners of this universe. Every contribution helps us strengthen the future of Sky Paws and bring more of these projects to life.

Thank you for believing in our world and helping us soar higher.

Sky Paws Team

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TWO SIBLINGS.ONE VOW.A LEGEND BEGINS.