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Welcome to Burkus, a one-person app/game development studio based in Northern Ireland. Established in 2023 by Ronan Burke, Burkus builds a variety of different apps and games.

Our Mission: Blending Tech and Play

Burkus believes in adding a touch of technological innovation to every game we make. Take, for instance, our debut title, Catlists. It's a casual, word-based party game, perfect for singleplayer or multiplayer. Its best feature? Multiplayer without needing an internet connection – just gather your friends or connect through your preferred VOIP service.

Catlists: Offline, Endless, Personalized

Catlists isn't your run-of-the-mill word game. Everyone around the world plays the exact same game, at the same time. Through our unique, offline multiplayer tech, the global community dives into the same live round. The game features randomly generated rounds with unique questions and modifiers. Catlists can be customised with personalized themes and accent colors.

Catlists is available for iPhone/iPad, Android, Microsoft Store (Windows), and Steam (Windows). You can find out more about Catlists in our blog.

The play game page of the Catlists game running on a smartphone. The player has entered answers for some of the topics.

The marking page of the Catlists game running on a smartphone. The player has marked some of their answers correct.

Our Approach: Crafting Complete Experiences

Burkus' philosophy is rooted in delivering complete gaming experiences that provide lasting value. From the ability to replay exciting moments to crafting your own unique content, we're dedicated to offering more than just games. As Burkus evolves, our app & game lineup will expand to encompass various genres and platforms.

Meet Ronan Burke: Founder of Burkus

Burkus' founder, Ronan Burke, is a software enthusiast with a strong background in the field. Ronan studied at Ulster University Magee before moving on to a career in software development. Ronan has worked some very notable, high-profile apps during his time in professional software development.

In his spare time, Ronan loves watching movies, enjoying music (vinyl & concerts!), and of course playing video games. The first console Ronan played games on was his older brother's Sega MegaDrive where he loved playing the RTS Mega-Lo-Mania. Ronan's favorite game is the Metal Gear Solid series.

Over the years, Ronan has experimented with creating various prototype applications and games. Check out Ronan's GitHub to see the code behind projects such as R6Counters.com.

What's on the Horizon: Stay Tuned

We've had an exciting release of Catlists, but we're not stopping there. Keep an eye out for future updates to Catlists with fixes, improvements, and content updates. When we are ready, we'll be sharing more about our next project.