Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game

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Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game is a single player action game. It was developed by DarkBear Studios and was released on October 8, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Embark on a heartfelt adventure as a determined cat navigating memories to find their way home. Climb through beautifully crafted levels using agile wall-runs, ledge clings, and precise jumps while overcoming challenges and enjoying lighthearted moments. Customize your difficulty with a unique checkpoint system that lets you place cozy beds to rest and retry with ease.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

music34 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Curiosity offers a unique blend of challenging platforming and accessibility, allowing players to set their own checkpoints with the bed system, making it more forgiving than typical rage games.
The game features charming visuals, adorable cat characters, and an outstanding soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore gamers.
With a variety of secrets, collectibles, and optional challenges, Curiosity provides a rich gameplay experience that encourages exploration and replayability.

Some players find the lack of a traditional save system frustrating, as quitting the game often results in losing progress and having to restart levels.
The camera's field of view can feel off-putting, leading to discomfort for some players, particularly those sensitive to narrow perspectives.
While the game is generally well-received, a few players have noted occasional bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience.

music
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
33%
5%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its quality and thematic fit, describing it as "incredible," "amazing," and "a certified banger." The soundtrack enhances the whimsical atmosphere and complements the gameplay, making it a standout feature that elevates the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety and uniqueness of the tracks, noting that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Whimsical levels, excellent soundtrack, and a touching narrative.”
- “Because this amazing soundtrack is fit so thematically well, loops wonderfully, and is a delight to listen to for hours on end.”
- “The charm of the game is very apparent, the writing is smart, the voice acting is top notch, and each track of the soundtrack is a certified banger.”
- “The music goes way harder than it has any right to.”
- “The music was a hidden gem, did not expect the tracks to hit as hard as they do!”
- “The level designs are fun, the music doesn't get repetitive or drive you insane, and you're a cat.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics that balance challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players. Features like checkpoints, diverse level designs, and unique mechanics, such as the bed and wall run, enhance the experience while maintaining a fun and forgiving atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully combines elements of a traditional rage game with innovative design choices that cater to a wider audience.
- “They smartly added some mechanics to ease the pain without actually reducing difficulty at all, and it's just a blast to play.”
- “The bed and life mechanics feel really fresh and a step forward for the genre.”
- “The gameplay is fun and forgiving by letting you set checkpoints, the controls feel really good, I love the charm and humor, and the game runs without issues on high settings on older hardware.”
- “On its surface it looks like a generic rage game...and it is, but it's also deep, featuring tons of awesome challenges beyond climbing, and some of the most weird, surprising easter eggs/gameplay loops I have seen.”
- “Starting off you think that this is just another rage game, but the charm, hidden story, soundtrack, collectibles, and gameplay say otherwise.”
- “They've made certain gameplay design choices that actually make this game viable for a much wider array of audiences than just those who enjoy rage games.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The game's story is well-crafted and engaging, featuring a mix of heartwarming moments and humor, enhanced by charming voice lines and a captivating soundtrack. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative, which includes side quests, collectibles, and secrets that extend gameplay beyond the main objective. Overall, the story resonates emotionally, leaving players eager to uncover more as they progress.
- “The voice lines from the cats, both on the way up and those who were hidden, made me smile a lot, and the story had heart. The sad ending and the lines at the grave on the path up from the graveyard both hit me.”
- “The music is excellent, and the story pulls at the heart just enough to leave you wanting more.”
- “It's a well-crafted, thought-out game, with an actual story.”
- “Starting off you think that this is just another rage game, but the charm, hidden story, soundtrack, collectibles, and gameplay say otherwise.”
- “Really difficult but I'm already pulled into the story, which seems very tender.”
- “It has a lot more to it than just climbing to the top like side quests, collectibles, and a story that will keep you playing for much longer than the main game.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players finding the field of view offputting and the optimization lacking, particularly on handheld devices. However, many appreciate the diverse aesthetics across levels and the delightful visuals that enhance spatial awareness, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game's artistic design.
- “While the initial area screenshots definitely give the impression of the typical 'random objects thrown around' platforming, there is so much more to the game over the many future levels, each with their own aesthetics and vibe.”
- “Soundtrack for the game is memorable and fun, runs like a dream on Linux and has some absolutely delightful visuals that help maintain one's sense of spatial awareness at all times.”
- “Incredible game, insane music and beautiful graphics.”
- “Bought this game to support GPB, but I wish I could play it too. The graphics need to be optimized so it runs smoothly without looking like a crusty potato on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Ally.”
- “Was not feeling the game because of the off-putting FOV. It feels like the camera is 100m away and very zoomed in, almost like an orthographic camera.”
- “Graphics are lacking and do not meet modern standards.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny voice lines and quirky dialogue of the cat characters, which add a lighthearted touch to the challenging gameplay. The combination of a cozy atmosphere, catchy music, and humorous interactions creates an engaging experience that keeps players entertained. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.
- “A fairly tough rage game, softened by all the humor.”
- “Easy controls, funny dialog, great story.”
- “The cameos won't make much sense unless you know who's involved, but the voice acting is very funny.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game boasts high replayability due to its polished design, extensive content, and multiple endings, making it a standout debut for the studio. Players are so impressed that some are even motivated to invest in new hardware to experience it again.
- “This game is very polished and has a huge amount of content, plus replay value for multiple endings, especially considering it is a first release for this studio and with such a small development team.”
- “This game is very polished and has a huge amount of content, especially considering it is a first release for this studio and with such a small development team.”
- “This game is so well done and so replayable that I'm going to buy a Steam Deck right now.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while it runs fairly well on the Steam Deck, users report that graphics need improvement to enhance performance on handheld PCs, as some experience occasional performance hiccups.
- “There are some occasional performance hiccups, but it runs pretty well on Steam Deck.”
- “Bought this game to support GPB, but I wish I could play it too. The graphics need to be optimized so it runs smoothly without looking like a crusty potato on handheld PCs like Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Ally.”
- “Bought this game to support GPB, but I wish I could play it too. The graphics need to be optimized so it runs smoothly without looking like a crusty potato on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Ally.”
- “There are some occasional performance hiccups, but it runs pretty well on the Steam Deck.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its whimsical levels and excellent soundtrack, which complement a touching narrative, creating a heartfelt and adorable experience within the rage game and climbing game genres.
- “Whimsical levels, excellent soundtrack, and a touching narrative.”
- “Heartfelt and adorable take on the rage game/climbing games.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cozy and immersive quality, enhanced by great music and humorous voice lines, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “The mechanics are fun, the story is great, and the atmosphere is incredible!”
- “It has a super cozy atmosphere while playing, great music, and funny voice lines (Cousin Tabby for life).”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally runs well on the Steam Deck, providing a fun experience for players. However, it may be demanding on older PCs, which could affect stability. Overall, users report a positive experience with stability on compatible devices.
- “The game is a lot of fun to just wander around and runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “Very cute! It can be demanding if you have a much older PC, but apparently it runs great on the Steam Deck. It's a lot of fun as long as you control your temper!”

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Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game is a action game.

Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game was released on October 8, 2025.

Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game was developed by DarkBear Studios.

Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game is a single player game.

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