What is this viral cat game that has players stressed out and obsessed?
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A bizarre new browser game about brushing an orange cat is going viral online, with players hooked by its deceptively simple concept and unexpected jump scares.
Called Brush Jjaemu, the web-based game tasks players with brushing a seemingly calm cat by swiping with a mouse or touchscreen. But the peaceful setup quickly turns chaotic if players brush too fast or too often.
A game where you try to brush a cat without getting caught is going viral
'Brush Jjaemu' is a free browser game that is "surprisingly difficult"pic.twitter.com/4FgmM4LRYPThe orange feline gives subtle warnings by suddenly turning its head and staring at the player. Ignore the signs, and the cat lunges forward with a startling bite animation that has caught many players off guard.
Once attacked, eerie music plays and a dramatic “You Died” message appears on screen, adding to the game’s unexpectedly intense tone.
The South Korean-made title has spread rapidly across social media thanks to clips of startled reactions and competitive score chasing, as players try to survive longer without getting bitten.
With its mix of cute visuals, tension, and absurd humor, Brush Jjaemu is quickly becoming one of the internet’s strangest surprise hits.