Cat Simulator

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"Cat Simulator" is an Early Access game that lets you experience life as a cat. Your goal is to hunt mice, knock things over, and cause destruction to earn points. The game boasts many bugs as a key feature, and it encourages players to support its development.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 197 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay11 negative mentions

The concept of being a cat and causing chaos by knocking things over is fun and entertaining for a short while.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for casual gamers and cat lovers.
Some players appreciate the simplicity and potential for future updates, hoping for more content and improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor graphics, and a lack of depth, making it feel unfinished and repetitive.
There is only one small level to explore, which quickly leads to boredom and frustration due to limited gameplay mechanics.
The controls are clunky and unresponsive, with issues like falling through the map and objects behaving erratically.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
47%
39%
The gameplay of the cat simulator is largely criticized for its repetitive and shallow mechanics, primarily involving knocking over objects and eating rats, which quickly becomes monotonous. Players note poor graphics, frustrating controls, and a lack of engaging content, with many feeling that the game lacks depth and replayability. While some users find humor and enjoyment in the concept, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment in the execution and mechanics.
- “The gameplay, the feels of this piece of art we call cat simulator, is utterly, unbelievably beautiful.”
- “This game changed my life; before I found this game, I was a troubled lost soul in the confines of my own conscience. After hours of gameplay, I can finally say that this game changed my life for the better.”
- “Super fun and awesome, very interactive gameplay. 10/10 would recommend!”
- “The gameplay primarily revolves around knocking over objects and eating mice or rats, which quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “The gameplay is very shallow and the fact that there is a single level doesn't help the replayability.”
- “The controls are simple, but the physics are horrible and the gameplay is buggy.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
50%
31%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as exceptional and bug-free, while others criticize them as subpar and lacking detail, often comparing them unfavorably to older titles. Overall, the visual experience is described as inconsistent, with a significant divide between those who find the graphics impressive and those who see them as a major drawback.
- “It has graphics that rival RTX, and has absolutely zero bugs at all.”
- “This is the magnum opus of gaming; it is better than every AAA title combined. This game makes the graphics in every other game seem like a Windows 98 screensaver, and the gameplay makes any other games seem more boring than counting grains of sand.”
- “The graphics are off the charts and the audio quality is amazing; download it right now!”
- “The textures and graphics leave much to be desired, contributing to an overall lackluster visual experience.”
- “Subpar graphics and textures.”
- “The graphics look horrible, the physics are broken, there's only one level, there's two menu screens for some reason, the gameplay is boring (you essentially just touch objects) and there are many low res textures in the HUD.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players noting a lack of substantial soundtrack and repetitive, high-pitched meowing that can become irritating. While some find the cat noises cute, many agree that the audio experience is lacking and could benefit from more varied and engaging music to enhance gameplay. Overall, the current audio design is seen as a significant area for improvement.
- “The soundtrack and cat noises are cute and meow meow meow, but that's about it.”
- “I do like this game and I think the music in the background is cool too.”
- “The graphics are presentable, but the soundtrack is... just an occasional aimless meow.”
- “There's really no music, just the random meowing of your bad kitty self.”
- “The graphics are presentable, but the soundtrack is just an occasional aimless meow.”
- “This game is an audio nightmare; the cat keeps going 'meow' in a very high pitch every 2-3 seconds, and it drove me mad. The music was not that good either; it was very loopy.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of buggy collisions, poor physics, and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the bugs add an interesting twist, the consensus leans towards the game being a "buggy mess" that suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of polish.
- “This game is a buggy mess, and it claims to be 'fun'.”
- “The controls are simple, but the physics are horrible and the gameplay is buggy.”
- “This game is one of the worst games ever; not only are the 3D models poorly made, but the sounds are awful and the physics are ultra buggy.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with some players appreciating the futuristic narrative in "Stray," while others criticize the lack of depth and engagement, describing it as pointless and uninteresting. Overall, many feel that the story fails to compensate for the simplistic gameplay, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “But now, we have very realistic cat games like 'Stray' that not only have a great cat simulation showing how a real cat would behave, but also a very good futuristic story to tell.”
- “This game stinks! I got it a year ago and played it once. The game has no point: walk over there, chase a mouse, walk back over there. No point, no story, no game!”
- “As for the gameplay, all you do is roam around this one two-story building (with no roof), knocking things over and catching mice, which all but confirms you are really nothing but a camera as they don't react to your presence at all and frequently just stop in front of you, so they provide no challenge at all either.”
- “I love clunky games and slow games of every genre as long as there is a story holding them together, and I'll suffer through a cheesy story if the gameplay is engaging enough.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The humor in the game is largely criticized for being misleading and poorly executed, with players noting that the game fails to deliver on its promises, resulting in a lack of genuine comedic value. While there are moments of cuteness and potential for humor, the overall experience is marred by bad physics and clunky controls, leading to frustration rather than laughter. The game's attempt at humor is overshadowed by its technical shortcomings and perceived dishonesty in marketing.
- “Cute and funny for a short while, but when the novelty wears off, it is very poorly made.”
- “Normally it would be funny, but the bad physics of the game and clunky controls show how poorly this was made.”
- “[quote=funny games group] -be a cat!”
- “The title is misleading, and the description feels like false advertising. It claims to have lots of bugs, but they aren't funny bugs like in Goat Simulator, which was intentionally made to be broken and bad.”
- “This game is a terrible mess that rips off a game where you can play as a cat and cause destruction. The only cat-related content is a meow sound and a cat on the title screen.”
- “Despite being labeled as 'free for a limited time', it's just a free-to-play game that doesn't even come close to the quality of other free games like Team Fortress 2.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has low replayability, rated at 1/10, due to its shallow gameplay and the limitation of having only a single level to play through.
- “Replayability: 1/10”
- “The gameplay is very shallow, and the fact that there is only a single level doesn't help the replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the repetitive nature of the map, which lacks variety. However, some users appreciate the gameplay mechanics, comparing it favorably to other simulation games like Farming Simulator.
- “This game only has a map; it's always the same, and it ends up being tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting how even small actions, like touching a book, can evoke strong feelings and a sense of immersion in the game's world.
- “I'll fly across the map for touching a book.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model of the game is well-received, as it features no advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “There are no ads, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing purchases.”

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