Cats With Standards

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Cats With Standards is a single player action game. It was developed by Jestercraft and was released on October 31, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Follow the Standards and Do as You’re TaughtBow your head. Curl your tail. Smile when it hurts. You’ll follow rules so twisted they gnaw at your mind. Every choice is a gamble, every success a nail in the coffin of your soul. Cats With StandardsA story-driven hidden object descent into madness. Non-stress gameplay which still claw through the sinister truth of a world that demands you to obey. Th…

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Cats With Standards features a unique and surreal art style, complemented by engaging voice acting and a haunting atmosphere that invites reflection.
The game combines quirky storytelling with hidden-object gameplay, creating a fun and engaging experience that is both creative and thought-provoking.
As a solo-developed indie game, it showcases a strong sense of creativity and dedication, offering a fresh take on dystopian themes through the lens of a cat's perspective.

The narrative lacks depth and choice, with a rushed conclusion that leaves the overall story feeling incomplete.
The inconsistent tone, shifting between childlike storytelling and darker themes, may confuse players about the intended audience.
Some gameplay elements, such as the mini-games, may feel simplistic and do not provide a significant challenge or depth.

story
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The story is a unique blend of childlike charm and dark dystopian themes, following a cat's life in a rigid society through six short chapters narrated by an uncle to their niece/nephew. While it offers a thought-provoking allegory about capitalist conformity, the inconsistent tone and lack of player choice can disrupt immersion. Overall, it presents a surreal narrative that is both disturbing and reflective, appealing to both children and parents.
- “You play through 6 short chapters narrated by an uncle telling a story to their niece/nephew, following the life of a cat living in a strict, efficiency-obsessed society.”
- “The brief story is disturbing in a way that feels painfully real — it makes you think about the world, and about the expectations we all carry, day after day.”
- “It’s weird, creative, and oddly charming, but also inconsistent in tone: a mix of childlike storytelling and dark dystopian themes that don’t always blend smoothly.”
- “The story doesn’t offer much choice or consequence, and the allegory about capitalist conformity feels a bit recycled.”
- “The uncle-kid storytelling frame also breaks immersion, snapping you out of the dystopia just when you start getting into it.”
gameplay
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The gameplay consists of simple minigames, primarily focused on light hidden-object tasks, complemented by brief narrative segments. While it lacks depth and complexity, it offers an engaging experience with polished mechanics and serves as a quirky interactive fable suitable for both children and parents. The visuals and audio enhance the overall experience, though gameplay is not the main focus.
- “Has neat visuals and great audio; gameplay is not the main focus, but it is engaging and serves its purpose well.”
- “I like the hidden object mechanics of the game; it feels nicely polished and satisfying.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it’s a series of simple minigames, mostly light hidden-object tasks, stitched together by short narrative scenes.”
- “Just don’t go in expecting deep moral revelations or gameplay depth; this one’s more of a quirky interactive fable than a true thinker.”
- “An interactive surreal story for children and their parents, combining point-and-click quest and hidden-object gameplay with a plot set in a dystopian world of cats and dogs.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are characterized by a surreal and offbeat art style that combines unique hand-drawn visuals with engaging animated elements, creating a slightly creepy yet endearing atmosphere. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals and ambient sounds, complemented by excellent multi-voice acting and a captivating musical score. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's immersive experience, even if gameplay is not the primary focus.
- “The art style is surreal and offbeat (in a good way), giving everything a slightly creepy but endearing energy.”
- “The game features excellent multi-voice acting, unique hand-drawn graphics, wonderful music, and numerous animated and interactive elements.”
- “I loved the subtle details in the visuals and ambient sounds.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a tense and oppressive quality that effectively reflects its themes of burnout and emotional struggle. Enhanced by surreal elements and horror undertones, the atmosphere is immersive and thoughtfully designed, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “The atmosphere is tense and oppressive, which aligns perfectly with the game's theme, stemming from the creator's burnout and the exploration of its causes and feelings.”
- “Its atmosphere lingers; its design feels just right.”
- “A surreal atmosphere combined with horror elements.”
- “The atmosphere is tense and oppressive, which aligns well with the theme of the game, stemming from the creator's burnout and the exploration of its causes and feelings.”
- “The atmosphere is surreal and filled with horror elements.”
humor
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The humor in the game is often praised for its clever writing and witty dialogue, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the blend of slapstick and situational comedy, which enhances the overall enjoyment without overshadowing the gameplay. However, some find the humor to be hit-or-miss, depending on personal taste.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations and witty dialogue to keep the mood light and entertaining.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, making even the most mundane tasks feel hilarious.”
music
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The game is praised for its wonderful music and original soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience alongside its excellent multi-voice acting and unique hand-drawn graphics.
- “The game features excellent multi-voice acting, unique hand-drawn graphics, wonderful music, and numerous animated and interactive elements.”
- “Wonderful music and original soundtrack.”

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Cats With Standards is a action game.

Cats With Standards is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Cats With Standards was released on October 31, 2025.

Cats With Standards was developed by Jestercraft.

Cats With Standards has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Cats With Standards is a single player game.

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