Every so often, a new game takes the internet by storm, and this week, all eyes are on one testy ginger cat. Brush Jjaemu is the name of this new viral hit, and the task is deceptively simple–open up your browser, brush the mercurial orange cat on your screen, and don’t die. If Jjaemu spots you while you’re brushing him? That’s it, game over, you’re dead.
To give you a slim chance at survival, Jjaemu will occasionally turn his head and glare at you, warning you to desist from any further attempts to groom his luxurious ginger fur. The game also works on mobile, so whether you’re flicking your finger or using a mouse on PC–which probably explains why the hunter instincts are kicking in–you can see just how many strokes you can land before you’re subjected to a vicious mauling.
People are currently posting their best runs online, with some people managing to get hundreds of strokes in before Jjaemu goes on the offensive, and judging by the chatter around it, Brush Jjaemu is shaping up to be another online hit. It joins rare company, as over the years, there have been some terrific browser games to play when you’re supposed to be getting work done.
Wordle is still a popular choice for its daily puzzles, Lucas Pope’s The Republia Times is an engaging dive into state-controlled newspapers, and you can even play classic board game Settlers of Catan in your browser via Catan Universe.
If you are looking for a browser game that involves cats of a friendlier nature, check out An Average Day at the Cat Cafe. It’s a cozy simulator where you keep your feline employees happy, serve drinks to customers, and deal with a few spooky obstacles at night. The best part about it is that you won’t have to worry about the kitties turning your arms into a Jackson Pollock painting.