CAT Interstellar

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 503 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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CAT Interstellar is a challenging and immersive single-player spaceship simulation game. Players must manage resources, navigate through alien structures, and survive in a hostile interstellar environment while uncovering the secrets of an ancient alien race. With its realistic physics and detailed 3D graphics, CAT Interstellar offers a unique and thrilling experience for fans of space exploration and sci-fi games.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 503 reviews
story99 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game works great on Linux and has solid graphics for its time.
  • The story is interesting and engaging, making the short gameplay enjoyable.
  • The atmosphere is immersive, with good world-building and nice music.
  • The game is very short, taking only about 1 hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
  • There are some bugs and glitches, particularly with character interactions and movement.
  • The game feels incomplete, with many players expressing disappointment over the abrupt ending and lack of content.
  • story309 mentions

    The game's story is described as intriguing and engaging, but ultimately too short and lacking resolution, often leaving players wanting more. Many reviewers feel that the narrative feels like an introduction to a larger story rather than a complete experience, with abrupt endings that cut off just as the plot becomes interesting. While the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the overall consensus is that the story needs further development to reach its full potential.

    • “The story was actually quite compelling, kept me on playing it.”
    • “The atmosphere is great, I enjoyed the story (or what could be called a story at this point), voice acting is quite good.”
    • “The story is intriguing, but unfinished.”
    • “Right when you feel the actual storyline starts, the game kindly tells you 'the end' and 'thanks for playing'.”
    • “While it was captivating at the start and during the entire story, it just suddenly ends as if the dev just decided he wanted to quit on it and end the story.”
    • “The story just stops as soon as something mildly interesting happens.”
  • graphics99 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised as solid and visually appealing, particularly for an indie title, with many reviewers highlighting the atmospheric environments and artistic design. While some noted minor issues such as outdated textures in certain areas or a lack of detail in specific elements, the majority found the visuals to be impressive, especially given the game's development stage. The use of Unreal Engine 4 contributes to the game's aesthetic, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate good graphical design.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the story is good as well.”
    • “Incredible graphics, especially the base interior.”
    • “The graphics and art design are well considered and the voice acting is pretty good for such a small experience.”
    • “No need to discuss every element in detail, so in short: graphics – usual Unreal Engine 4, though if you leave the story path and decide to explore locations, you are likely to meet textures from the year of 2005.”
    • “Another problem is the general graphical aspect of the game; the 'levels' are small and yet really empty, badly designed and lack some purpose, which gives a sensation of wandering around aimlessly.”
    • “It's short, has a few annoying bugs, can be a bit clunky, and unfortunately the visual options are few.”
  • gameplay85 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as short, averaging around 20 to 60 minutes, with many players noting its simplicity and lack of depth. While some appreciate the atmospheric movement and visuals, others find the mechanics clunky and the tasks repetitive, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its limitations, there is potential for future development, and some players express hope for more engaging gameplay elements in upcoming updates.

    • “The gameplay is fun; I enjoyed the movement and how enjoyable it was to traverse through the world the game created. It felt very atmospheric with all the drones and androids working together to make Mars a more suitable place to continue their work.”
    • “Amazing gameplay! I loved the physics and all.”
    • “The gameplay is solid; Mars is beautifully made, and the story is headed in a very interesting direction.”
    • “The gameplay is mainly completing tasks like navigating the environment and turning on consoles.”
    • “Commands were too clunky, no idea what I should be doing and the gameplay seemed bland.”
    • “Very short and very simple gameplay.”
  • atmosphere27 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its solid graphics, immersive sound design, and engaging music, creating a relaxing yet evocative experience on Mars. Players appreciate the blend of exploration and storytelling, with many noting the beautiful landscapes and the intriguing sci-fi elements that enhance the overall ambiance. However, some reviews express a desire for a deeper, more immersive experience, suggesting that while the atmosphere is enjoyable, it could benefit from additional content and narrative depth.

    • “The atmosphere is very astonishing, because it's pretty relaxing even if sad events happen.”
    • “The music, though subtle, also added to the atmosphere and futuristic vibe.”
    • “I hope this game becomes huge, deep, rich, keeping the calming atmosphere & environment it has but doing an intelligent use of terrains, environments, lights and sounds to deeply provoke what I felt in the cave, to provoke an experience out of this world and at times make us feel lost and far from our human world.”
    • “Atmosphere – meh, so-so, you don’t feel like you are in space or on Mars.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game makes exploration interesting.”
    • “Location: 'planet Mars'… the color of the atmosphere is wrong (not blue).”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game is generally appreciated for its atmospheric qualities, contributing to the overall immersive experience, though some players noted it could benefit from more variety and polish. While the soundtrack is described as decent and fitting, it lacks memorable compositions, with some players expressing disappointment over the limited musical selections during gameplay. Overall, the music enhances the game's futuristic vibe, but there are calls for improvements to make it more engaging.

    • “The music, though subtle, also added to the atmosphere and futuristic vibe.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Atmospheric, great sounds and music!”
    • “Music – also strange, YouTube has an OST video, though I had only one composition playing during the whole game which is not even in this soundtrack.”
    • “The music just cuts out and the game is plain boring.”
    • “I would like to see music added because it's very quiet as it is right now, or maybe that is the intent?”
  • stability10 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with most players reporting smooth performance and minimal glitches. While some minor bugs and occasional issues with AI companions were noted, there are no game-breaking problems, and the game runs well on various systems. Players appreciate the improvements made since earlier versions, contributing to a more stable experience.

    • “The game played smoothly with no glitches.”
    • “No glitches, bugs, etc. My AI companion only got stuck once.”
    • “From reading around the game's Steam page, the character went through some work to get it to where it behaved as fluidly as it does now and isn't buggy as it used to be.”
    • “It's not that the game is unplayable or buggy ... it's just that it's seriously underwhelming.”
    • “There are a few small glitches with objects that happen occasionally, like seeing through them by accident, but overall, it's pretty well done.”
    • “As far as controls, optimization, or bugs/glitches go, I didn't really run into any problems other than the cat controls (which are being worked on).”
  • optimization7 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and decent visuals, even on medium hardware. While there are minor issues with specific controls and some voiceovers, players report minimal technical glitches and a stable framerate, indicating effective optimization. Future updates are anticipated to further enhance graphics performance.

    • “The game looked decent without chugging the framerate, which is always the first sign of good optimization.”
    • “Nice visuals, good performance also for medium hardware.”
    • “So far the graphics look stunning and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “I also hope new content and updates improve the graphics performance and make the game a bit lighter.”
    • “As far as controls, optimization, or bugs/glitches go, I didn't really run into any problems other than the cat controls (which are being worked on). The audio is decent, though some voiceovers could use a little work.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the interesting and funny dialogues, particularly in overheard conversations that enhance worldbuilding. While the atmosphere is described as cute and occasionally humorous, some players experienced frustrating glitches that could have added to the comedic experience if not for the interruptions.

    • “Also, interesting and sometimes funny dialogues.”
    • “The most fun parts are the overheard dialogue, which is both funny and a nice bit of worldbuilding.”
    • “Cute, atmospheric, occasionally funny.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Overall, the game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with many players noting that it can be completed quickly and offers little incentive to play again beyond achieving all achievements. The absence of a compelling plot and dynamic puzzles further diminishes its replay value.

    • “The visuals and environments were nice, and the voice acting was good, but the only real replay value is getting all the achievements.”
    • “However, the game has very little plot, no replayability, and can be completed with everything explored (all achievements even) in under one hour.”
    • “There's zero replay value.”
    • “If that is indeed the direction this is heading, then such puzzles will have to be dynamic and change through each playthrough, or the game as a whole will have very little replay value other than the aforementioned graphics.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with players feeling disconnected from the narrative and characters. Unlike more impactful walking simulators like "Dear Esther," which evoke strong feelings of loneliness and curiosity through compelling storytelling and sound design, this game fails to create a meaningful emotional experience.

    • “Compared to another similar indie game 'Dear Esther' (okay, the comparison is hard, this game is a masterpiece), you have a strong emotional implication: you feel human, you feel alone, the voice of the narrator is amazing, the sound design is beautiful, you want to find out what happened!”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game has received mixed feedback, with players appreciating its cool gameplay but expressing frustration over ads and concerns about the depth of content relative to its early access pricing. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, there are reservations about its monetization strategy.

    • “I only hope I never paid more than that when it was early access and they were advertising this as something far more in-depth.”
    • “It's a really cool game, but the monetization is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game suitable for farming, with fast loading times enhancing the experience. However, the annoying save system and tedious forced walking segments detract from the overall enjoyment, despite the appealing graphics.

    • “Loading times are fast, but the save system is annoying. The forced walking parts are tedious.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
1-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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