Cats Love Boxes

About

"Cats Love Boxes" is a lighthearted puzzle adventure game featuring cats Fofiño and Lily. Your goal is to move boxes around in 60+ levels across three worlds, with the option to play solo or in co-op mode. The game also includes character customization and cute cat designs.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews

music9 positive mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming soundtrack, making it a delightful experience for cat lovers.
Puzzles are challenging yet satisfying, with a good variety of levels and the option for co-op play, enhancing the fun.
Proceeds from the game support real-life cat rescue efforts, adding a meaningful cause to the enjoyable gameplay.

Some players experienced technical issues, particularly on Linux and Steam Deck, preventing them from playing the game.
The difficulty spikes in certain levels can be frustrating, and some players wished for hint options to assist with challenging puzzles.
The game lacks a restart button, requiring players to navigate through menus to restart levels, which can be cumbersome during difficult puzzles.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, uplifting, and relaxing qualities, complementing the charming graphics and overall cute aesthetic. While some players noted that the area-specific tracks can become repetitive, the soundtrack enhances the enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of fun music and adorable visuals contributes to a delightful atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I thought the idea of the game was very clever, and the graphics and music scream cuteness.”
- “On top of the adorable kitties and the spectacular soundtrack, the levels in this game are quite challenging, especially if you're going for the 100%.”
- “The art style is charming and the music evokes a wholesome sense of play.”
- “The music stays the same per area and it can be a little repetitive, but you can always lower the volume.”
- “Slight sound issue with the level select music getting fuzzier the longer you've been playing, but quitting the game fixes that.”
- “The music is chill, the story is cute, the usual greatness from devcats, really!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, which evokes a sense of cuteness and playfulness. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and the relaxing, upbeat soundtrack that complements the visuals, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it both visually delightful and engaging.
- “The art style is charming and the music evokes a wholesome sense of play.”
- “This colorful, crayon-inspired creation has a calming and addictive art style to relax in, a chill lofi vibe of beats that are incredibly irresistible as those kitties are moving boxes, and the puzzle design and complexity is challenging for all ages!”
- “The graphics are very cute, and the music is lovely.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes a strong emotional response through its heartwarming art and story, featuring endearing characters like Mr. Fofino and Lily, which resonate with players. While some may find it frustrating at times, the overall experience is enhanced by the wholesome intentions of the developers, who support shelter cats with every sale. The charming visuals and uplifting music contribute to a delightful and feel-good atmosphere.
- “The art and story are heartwarmingly adorable, starring kitty friends Mr. Fofino and Lily, who are recurring characters in the Devcats games and based on real-life cats.”
- “The art style is charming and the music evokes a wholesome sense of play.”
- “All of Devcats' games are wholesome, adorable, and most importantly, every sale goes towards helping support shelter cats and raising awareness on rescue and adoption.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a variety of mechanics that keep players engaged, particularly for those familiar with sokoban-style puzzles. It offers a chill and enjoyable experience, making it worthwhile for fans of the genre.
- “If you know what a sokoban is, it will be a chill, nice fun experience with actually interesting mechanics.”
- “If you do not mind the sokoban puzzle gameplay, it's well worth it.”
- “If you do not mind the sokoban puzzle gameplay, it's well worth.”
- “The mechanics are sufficiently varied, so you remain interested.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features charming and heartwarming characters, Mr. Fofino and Lily, who are based on real-life cats and are beloved figures in the Devcats games. Players embark on a delightful mission alongside these adorable kitty friends, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall cute narrative.
- “The art and story are heartwarmingly adorable, starring kitty friends Mr. Fofino and Lily, who are recurring characters in the DevCats games and based on real-life cats.”
- “The music is chill, the story is cute, the usual greatness from DevCats, really!”
- “Lily and Fofino are so cute and are on a mission to move all the boxes!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by the adorable antics of characters Fofiño and Lily, whose funny faces and interactions, particularly when they collide, elicit laughter and charm players.
- “So cute and funny.”
- “Fofiño and Lily make funny faces, and they look adorable, especially when they run into each other.”