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A Planet Full of Cats is a single player casual puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Devcats and was released on April 9, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Deep in the vastness of space, a mysterious signal echoes from a planet in the Federated Feline System. Judy, a fearless space bounty hunter, is sent to investigate! Explore richly illustrated environments filled with hidden paths, abandoned temples, frozen labs, and fungal forests await! Unravel the mysterious story lurking beneath the surface!Reveal secrets and access new areas with powerful gea…

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 340 reviews
story50 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions

  • Large amount of content with many unique rooms, cats, and puzzles, making the game a long and engaging experience.
  • Charming art style, appealing characters, and an original, catchy soundtrack that enhances the sci-fi theme.
  • Innovative mix of hidden object gameplay with Metroidvania elements, boss fights, and additional puzzles that add depth and variety.
  • Frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly lag during x-ray vision and softlocks requiring restarts.
  • Confusing progression and lack of clear guidance or quest tracking, causing players to get stuck or waste time backtracking.
  • Teleportation and hint features unlock too late, making navigation tedious and frustrating in the early and mid-game.
  • story

    130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The story in this game is engaging, cozy, and richer than previous entries, featuring a sci-fi cat rescue mission with puzzles, quests, and boss fights that blend metroidvania and hidden object elements. While many praise the cute, quirky narrative and detailed characters, some players find progression and navigation confusing due to limited guidance and quest tracking. Overall, the story is a charming and integral part of the experience, though occasional clarity improvements could enhance player flow.

    • “The story was fantastic, I really enjoyed the puzzles, the art is always a 10/10 for me, and the ending was super cute, I was so teary eyed.”
    • “We've added a fun story and more puzzle variety, plus the time-honored traditions of backtracking and forgetting what you're supposed to be doing.”
    • “The storyline is excellent, the graphics immerse you in the new world being explored and the main character has what all cat people will instantly recognise as 'definitely a cat's personality'.”
    • “Similarly in the story sections, if I got confused, there were no hints to tell me how to get to a specific area or where I might have missed something.”
    • “The only cons would be: it’s a little laggy, they stop giving you waypoints and quests halfway through, so you wander around lost or have to look up a guide; the achievements are a little odd and I didn’t really get what I was looking for regarding secrets so I ended up using a walkthrough guide.”
    • “Storywise, I had to ask for help in their Discord because I had forgotten to visit a room where the initial hint was given, thus the first necessary items to proceed in the story.”
  • gameplay

    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The gameplay expands significantly on the series' hidden-object roots by adding diverse puzzles, metroidvania-style exploration, mini-games, and boss fights, creating a richer and more complex experience. While some players find the core cat-finding mechanic relaxing and enjoyable, others note repetitive boss battles and occasional frustrating elements that hinder flow. Overall, the game offers a unique, engaging, and creative gameplay loop that balances familiar charm with refreshing new mechanics.

    • “The newest addition to the Full of Cats series introduces a whole heap of extra mechanics to elevate the gameplay beyond that of the previous titles, which were themselves highly entertaining.”
    • “The various gameplay elements, including classic hidden object scenes on two levels, circuit puzzles, poison mixing, and small puzzles, provide plenty of variety.”
    • “We went from a small game that could be beaten in less than an hour, where the only mechanic was finding hidden cats, to an entire planet full of cats with all sorts of puzzles, hidden areas, and boss fights.”
    • “It was so full of bugs and rough gameplay that it was difficult to get into an enjoyable flow state.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, having to click doors to move on is very much a Metroid-derived gameplay choice, but it does make crossing the map more tedious than it needs to be.”
    • “The x-ray mechanic is also not only broken for me (high resolution maybe?), but it is very frustrating either way.”
  • music

    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its variety, original composition, and fitting sci-fi electronic theme that enhances the atmosphere of each zone. Many reviewers highlight the dynamic, catchy, and relaxing soundtrack that complements the gameplay without becoming intrusive. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm and immersive experience.

    • “The exclusive soundtrack is a highlight of the game and highly atmospheric, with an assortment of music that fits not only the game perfectly but also each part of the planet.”
    • “The synthy soundtrack is an absolute banger and as usual I love the art, where you can also find a lot of easter eggs.”
    • “The music tracks are done exceptionally well and enjoyable to listen to while you hunt!”
    • “I didn't like the Felinia area because I found the song annoying and it was the same song for so many apartments you had to go through.”
    • “The art is still cute, music is still a vibe, but it lost the original devcats feel.”
    • “[music:] in most of these sorts of games, the game offers a single (like royalty free) song that just loops on repeat.”
  • graphics

    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    61% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a vibrant, charming, and colorful 2D cartoon art style with cute, stylized characters and richly detailed maps that enhance immersion and enjoyment. While generally praised for its beauty, clever visual references, and dynamic animations, some players have experienced performance issues and minor style inconsistencies. Overall, the artwork is engaging and a standout aspect of the game, delighting fans with its creativity and personality.

    • “In that category, it soars above the competition thanks to its incredible maps (especially stunning on an ultrawide monitor), beautiful art style, and charming, colorful characters.”
    • “The art style is vibrant and clean, striking a balance between clarity and visual density.”
    • “The art style is fantastic, and I never get bored trying to 100% complete each one.”
    • “I have an amazing PC that can run any new AAA game with the highest graphics, but this game was having some trouble, let me tell you.”
    • “I chose to play this on my laptop and I'm not sure if the game is just unstable or it doesn't agree with Intel graphics, but the x-ray feature would often lag and the game crashed maybe four times.”
    • “Also, the art style of the cats has changed and just isn't as good anymore, sadly.”
  • stability

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, -1% neutral mentions, 88% negative mentions

    The game experiences frequent bugs, crashes, freezes, and slow transitions, which can hinder gameplay and occasionally require restarting. However, some users report relatively stable performance on certain setups and anticipate future patches to address these issues. Overall, stability is a notable concern but shows potential for improvement.

    • “Really enjoy the graphics and stylisation of the game, and it runs great on my PC.”
    • “Huge number of levels and lots of minigames - everything I've encountered so far has been bug-free and relatively intuitive.”
    • “The only downside is that it is quite buggy, the game crashed 3 times for me.”
    • “It freezes quite often, crashes and gives me random blank screens when switching rooms.”
    • “This one is a buggy mess :( it's crashed several times, and it's frozen/glitched on me more than once, to the point where I had to restart my file.”
  • grinding

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and sometimes frustrating due to repetitive tasks like extensive backtracking, navigating large areas, and the overuse of features like x-ray scanning. Although fast travel and teleporters help reduce monotony, players still find traveling and certain gameplay mechanics like clicking through doors slow and cumbersome. Overall, the grinding detracts from the fun, making progression feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.

    • “Way too tedious with the navigation, all the different upgrades, lots of backtracking and wondering what to do, bugs, crashes, and lag.”
    • “The "x-ray" thing is tedious though... I hated literally every second of it.”
    • “Right now, the experience feels confusing and tedious, making it frustrating rather than fun.”
  • humor

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game incorporates humor through clever hidden object mechanics, funny easter eggs, punny location names, and charming feline characters, creating a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Its playful storytelling and humorous details blend seamlessly with the cute artwork and creative puzzles, enhancing the overall charm.

    • “The boss mechanic of finding hidden objects to deal damage to the boss is hilarious, especially when you consider that your character is heavily armed.”
    • “I really enjoyed clicking on prominent features of the map to unveil funny little scenes.”
    • “The environment is densely packed with feline variations, each one adding a small touch of humor or character to the world.”
  • optimization

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The game had a rough launch with multiple performance issues, including crashes and problems with certain features like x-vision, but recent patches have improved stability. While some optimization problems persist, especially on larger maps, many players now experience smoother gameplay. Overall, the game is enjoyable despite lingering bugs and performance drawbacks that could benefit from further updates.

    • “I didn't have any performance issues when I played.”
    • “Though after experiencing a rather rocky launch with multiple patches, QoL improvements, and performance updates, I still had fun.”
    • “Another great game from DevCats, though this one has some performance issues when using X-vision to hunt for hidden objects, especially on one larger map.”
    • “Though after experiencing a rather rocky launch (multiple patches, QoL improvements, performance updates, multiple crashes etc.) and the overall design being an all-time low in the series, I still had fun.”
    • “Another great game from DevCats, though this one has some performance issues at this time when using X-vision to hunt for some of the hidden objects, especially on one larger map.”
    • “Too many bugs, random crashes, low performance, etc.”
  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is generally described as wholesome and cozy, evoking positive feelings through its heartfelt themes like helping cats. While some players appreciate its warmth and charm, others find it less emotionally engaging compared to previous titles. Overall, it maintains a comforting and uplifting tone.

    • “As with other Devcats games, buying this game will be helping cats all around the world, and who doesn't want to help such a wholesome cause?”
    • “Loved the Metroid vibes of this and was not expecting the wholesomeness, I loved this.”
    • “Cozy, wholesome, and worth it.”
  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the game's cozy and relaxing atmosphere, enhanced by vibrant colors and an exclusive, well-fitting soundtrack. The ambiance shines through its detailed environments and subtle discoveries, creating a quiet, immersive experience rather than focusing on challenge or complexity.

    • “I really loved the colors and overall atmosphere — it looks super cozy and relaxing.”
    • “The exclusive soundtrack is a highlight of the game and highly atmospheric, with an assortment of music that fits not only the game perfectly but also each part of the planet.”
    • “Its appeal lies not in depth or challenge, but in atmosphere, detail, and the quiet pleasure of finding something hidden in plain sight.”
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Play Times

10h Median play time
10h Average play time
9-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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A Planet Full of Cats is a casual puzzle game with science fiction theme. Common tags for A Planet Full of Cats include indie, trading, exploration, family friendly, narrative and others.

A Planet Full of Cats is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing A Planet Full of Cats.

A Planet Full of Cats was released on April 9, 2026.

A Planet Full of Cats was developed by Devcats.

A Planet Full of Cats has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Planet Full of Cats for its story but disliked it for its stability.

A Planet Full of Cats is a single player game.

Similar games include A Castle Full of Cats, A Building Full of Cats 2, A Tower Full of Cats, Escape Simulator 2, Crypt Custodian and others.