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Cats in Time

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96% User Score Based on 829 reviews

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Cats in Time is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Pine Studio and was released on August 26, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 829 reviews
graphics48 positive mentions
stability19 negative mentions
  • Incredibly cute and relaxing game, perfect for casual play.
  • Variety of small puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging without being overly challenging.
  • Charming visuals and soothing music create a delightful atmosphere.
  • Many puzzles are too easy, which may not satisfy experienced puzzle gamers.
  • Encountered bugs that can disrupt gameplay, requiring level restarts.
  • Controls can be clunky, especially on non-touchscreen devices.
  • graphics
    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Cats in Time" are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and clean art style, featuring adorable cat designs and beautifully crafted diorama-style levels. Players appreciate the vibrant 3D visuals that enhance the relaxing gameplay experience, although some note that the soundtrack can become repetitive. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal and user-friendly design make it a delightful choice for players of all ages.

    • “The visuals are bright, colorful, and undeniably cute, with each cat bursting with personality.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the puzzles are great and require some logic.”
    • “It's an experience that blends relaxing, brain-teasing challenges with beautifully crafted diorama-style levels, all wrapped in a cozy, whimsical aesthetic.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “Edit: sometimes the graphics are bugged when viewing hints; this is, however, solved by going back to level select.”
    • “It's nothing groundbreaking or super-challenging with the puzzles; it's just unadulterated delight and relaxing repetition with its Animal Crossing graphics and the simple time travel underpinning plot.”
  • music
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as soothing, playful, and fitting for its relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with gentle melodies and ambient sounds. However, many players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, which may detract from the enjoyment for some. Overall, the music serves as a pleasant backdrop that complements the game's charming visuals and lighthearted gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack complements the visuals perfectly, with relaxing melodies and gentle ambient sounds that invite players to slow down and explore at their own pace.”
    • “The game's soothing music and beautiful visuals make it the perfect way to unwind after a long day.”
    • “The colorful scenes, good music, and the fun interactions really make playing the game a relaxing experience.”
    • “The music is almost irritatingly repetitive, but that's the only downside to this otherwise quite enjoyable game with its colourful graphics, interesting (albeit eventually repetitive) puzzles and a superb hint system in case you're just not quite sure what to do next or you're just stumped about what the puzzle is supposed to even be, let alone how to solve it.”
    • “The game has nice visuals and color palette but the soundtrack does become repetitive if you stick in a single area/menu too often.”
    • “Music was incredibly bland and repetitive but not a deal breaker since it's easy enough to filter out and focus on the enjoyable elements of the game.”
  • gameplay
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Cats in Time" is characterized by its charming visuals and simple mechanics, focusing on exploring beautifully crafted 3D dioramas and solving light puzzles to find hidden cats. While the game offers a relaxing experience with a variety of settings, the core mechanics remain largely unchanged throughout, leading to some repetitiveness. Despite occasional bugs and a lack of complexity, it is recommended for casual players and families seeking a stress-free puzzle adventure.

    • “Cats in Time, developed and published by Pine Studio, is a delightful and visually engaging puzzle adventure that combines whimsical charm with accessible gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay structure is built around a series of beautifully rendered three-dimensional scenes, each representing a different historical or futuristic era.”
    • “With its blend of charming visuals, simple mechanics, and relaxing gameplay, it offers a peaceful escape that’s both family-friendly and surprisingly addictive.”
    • “Its puzzles tend to prioritize simplicity over complexity, and while the changing time periods add visual variety, the underlying gameplay formula doesn’t evolve significantly as the game progresses.”
    • “Indeed, the mechanics of the puzzles are so easy to understand that the most difficult part often lies in finding in the scenery the elements to solve it rather than in the resolution itself.”
    • “The reason for this is that most of the levels feel quite similar, even with their different aesthetics based on famous eras in history, and the same puzzle mechanics are repeated regularly.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players experienced only minor issues, others found the game nearly unplayable due to persistent problems, particularly with puzzle mechanics and hints. Overall, the game's charm is overshadowed by its instability, leading to frustration for many players.

    • “This is the most buggy piece of garbage I've played on my computer yet.”
    • “There are glitches galore that make it very unenjoyable.”
    • “I don't recommend this game because of how buggy it is.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Cats in Time" is consistently praised for its warmth and charm, with players enjoying the amusing antics of the cats and their quirky outfits. The game combines funny elements with engaging puzzles, making it a delightful experience for both kids and adults. Overall, it is described as a relaxing and addictive game that brings joy and laughter to players.

    • “Every scene in Cats in Time feels like a handcrafted diorama filled with life and detail, and the art direction exudes warmth and humor.”
    • “I got plenty of fun from just sitting and laughing at the cats and their little outfits for a while each level.”
    • “A very relaxing puzzle game; puzzles aren't too hard, music is soothing, and the cats wear funny hats!”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a minimalistic story centered around a mission to retrieve missing cats from dioramas, with players noting the lack of a substantial narrative. While the gameplay is enjoyable and charming, it primarily focuses on puzzles rather than a deep storyline, making it more of a light-hearted experience than a complex adventure. Overall, the absence of a significant plot is compensated by the game's fun mechanics and engaging theme.

    • “Fun, harmless, and a plot that every cat owner immediately gets. :D”
    • “If you're looking for a difficult puzzle game that will test your perception skills, look no further -- because the biggest enigma has been you all along, looking at the thumbnail and the trailer and believing that 'Cats in Time' is a hard-core rogue-lite souls-like experimental puzzler that stands out from the rest due to its captivating story and intriguing original mechanics.”
    • “No story.”
    • “No story but plenty of theme and charm more than makes up for it (or is perhaps even preferable).”
    • “A variety of puzzles are represented throughout the story, although most of them will remain simple!”
  • emotional
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Cats in Time" is characterized by its wholesome charm and soothing gameplay, appealing to players seeking a lighthearted and rewarding experience. Users highlight the game's enchanting environments and heartwarming concept of rescuing cats, which fosters a sense of joy and relaxation, making it a delightful escape for cat and puzzle lovers alike. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging and stress-free nature, leaving players with smiles and a desire for more.

    • “The environments are playful and inviting, making exploration both visually rewarding and emotionally soothing.”
    • “For all its lightness, the idea of rescuing cats through time carries a wholesome charm that’s hard to begrudge.”
    • “This cute, wholesome, engaging game had me smiling from ear to ear.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of settings and hidden collectibles that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the puzzles too easy and the overall replay value lacking. The presence of collectibles and updates offers some incentive to revisit, but many feel that once completed, the game does not provide enough motivation for further play.

    • “While the core mechanic is fairly straightforward, the game’s wide variety of settings, consistent updates, and hidden collectibles give it replay value.”
    • “There's also good replay value as most players will never remember everything they did to get every cat for every level.”
    • “Each level has 3 hidden postcard pieces to find as well, adding some replayability for if you don't find them the first time.”
    • “On PC, the controls are much better and the resolution too, but as mentioned, puzzles are really easy and the game has no replay value.”
    • “With only collectible crystals left to chase, replay value is slim, and the PC version still relies on community tweaks for ultra-wide monitors or the occasional camera snag.”
    • “No replay value!”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and cheerful qualities, featuring colorful and charming environments that enhance the exploration and puzzle-solving experience. The soothing music further immerses players, making it an ideal choice for unwinding after a long day. Overall, the game successfully creates a delightful and inviting atmosphere that prioritizes gentle discovery over intensity.

    • “The accompanying music creates a soothing and immersive atmosphere, making it the perfect game to unwind with after a long day.”
    • “The atmosphere is cute, colorful, and bold, with some nicely drawn environments that, although not incredibly detailed, possess a lot of charm.”
    • “The levels are a nice variety of relaxing locations with very chill atmospheres.”
    • “The concept alone sets the tone for what the experience aims to be—a relaxing, exploration-based puzzle game that favors atmosphere, discovery, and gentle problem-solving over intensity or difficulty.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when having to restart levels and re-solve puzzles. While some repetition exists, the variety in levels and scenery helps alleviate the monotony for some users. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as more frustrating than enjoyable.

    • “This forced me to restart the level, and it can be rather tedious to re-solve everything you just did.”
    • “For me, the game was more tedious than fun.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly for PC users, who report poor performance and minimal visual improvement when adjusting settings. There are concerns about its suitability for touchscreens as well, indicating a lack of overall optimization across platforms.

    • “I can only hope it was optimized for touchscreens, since this is unacceptably bad on PC.”
    • “Also, turning down those settings didn't change what the game looked like in any real way, so I'd say this wasn't very optimized for PCs.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of "Cats in Time" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting its origins as a mobile app rather than a genuine PC game. While the game features intrusive ads, players can pay a one-time fee of approximately $5 to remove them and access additional content.

    • “Cats in Time is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a basic tap-and-drag lazy 'puzzle' game where you're presented with a 'diorama' and you have to swipe your finger on your iPhone screen to rotate each one to reveal the different mini-puzzles you need to swipe around to solve.”
    • “The mobile version does include ads, which can be a little intrusive. Thankfully, there's an option to make a small one-time purchase (around $5) to remove them completely and unlock some extra content.”
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Cats in Time is a casual puzzle game.

Cats in Time is available on PC, Phone, iPad, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Cats in Time.

Cats in Time was released on August 26, 2021.

Cats in Time was developed by Pine Studio.

Cats in Time has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Cats in Time is a single player game.

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