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Cat Herder

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80%Game Brain Score
optimization, gameplay
music
100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Cat Herder is a single player casual strategy game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Switchback Studio and was released on November 3, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  I have expanded this prototype into a full release!  You can get it now on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083180/Cat Herder is exactly what is sounds like, a video game about herding cats! Carry your feline friends into the target zones and do your best to make sure they stay there.  Use treats to buy yourself time and keep them from wandering off! This is t…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable cats with unique personalities, making it both fun and challenging.
  • It offers a simple yet engaging gameplay experience, perfect for short gaming sessions.
  • The puzzles are well-designed and rewarding, providing a satisfying challenge as players progress.
  • The game can be frustrating due to the unpredictable behavior of the cats, which may hinder progress.
  • Some controls feel clunky or unintuitive, leading to occasional gameplay frustrations.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, users have reported significant issues with the volume control, finding it difficult to adjust the music level effectively, which detracted from their enjoyment.

    • “If you're looking for a low-commitment game that progresses easily, has pleasant music and sound effects, cute graphics, and smooth controls, I highly recommend it.”
    • “When attempting to turn the music down in the settings menu, just moving the slider down slightly turned the music down to a whisper, and no amount of moving the slider would turn it back up as long as I was in the settings menu -- yet when I gave up and went back to playing the game anyway, the music was still blaring.”
    • “I never was able to actually adjust my music volume in the game, and ended up just turning my headphones down a bit (which made me sad, because I love the cat noises and didn't want to turn those down, too!).”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game is well-received, as players appreciate the rewarding system that allows them to unlock increasingly humorous and embarrassing outfits for their cats based on their performance.

    • “The optimization in this game allows for a seamless experience, making it easy to fine-tune my strategies and improve my performance.”
    • “I love how the game encourages players to optimize their resources, leading to a more engaging and rewarding gameplay experience.”
    • “The optimization features are intuitive and enhance the overall flow of the game, making it enjoyable to experiment with different approaches.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is praised for its varied levels that introduce new mechanics at a well-timed pace, making it accessible for beginners while encouraging creativity as players advance.

    • “Levels are varied enough and introduce new mechanics at a very appropriate pace.”
    • “The basic mechanics are easy to pick up, but as you progress through the levels, it becomes necessary to get a little creative.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful premise of herding cats, which resonates particularly well with those who have experienced the challenge in real life. Players find the comedic struggle of getting the cats to cooperate both amusing and entertaining.

    • “A cute bite-sized game that's even funnier if you've ever attempted to herd cats.”
    • “It is hilarious trying to get the cats in the same spot.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as cute and visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience alongside smooth controls and pleasant audio elements.

    • “If you're looking for a low-commitment game that progresses easily, has pleasant music and sound effects, cute graphics, and smooth controls, I highly recommend it.”
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Cat Herder is a casual strategy game with comedy theme.

Cat Herder is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Cat Herder was released on November 3, 2022.

Cat Herder was developed by Switchback Studio.

Cat Herder has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its music.

Cat Herder is a single player game.

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