Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story

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Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story is a single player casual action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Valhalla Cats and was released on August 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Embark on a charming puzzle-platformer adventure as Kimchi, a curious kitten exploring beautifully watercolor-painted dioramas of ancient Egypt and feudal Japan. Experience light platforming and puzzles from a feline perspective while discovering fun historical facts. This relaxing, family-friendly journey blends magic and history through the eyes of a cat.

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emotional2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features adorable hand-drawn animations and a heartwarming style that captures the charm of cat culture.
It's a short and sweet experience with simple puzzles, making it perfect for casual play and enjoyable for cat lovers.
As a free game, it serves as a delightful introduction to the main title, 'Stars in the Trash,' and showcases the developers' passion for their craft.

The game is very short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
Puzzles are quite simple and straightforward, lacking challenge for those seeking a more engaging gameplay experience.
As a promotional side story, it may not offer enough depth or complexity to stand alone for players unfamiliar with the main game.

story
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The story aspect of "Kimchi: a stars in the trash story" is characterized by its charming and heartwarming narrative, serving as a brief yet delightful side story that enriches the main game. While the plot primarily acts as a backdrop for gameplay, it offers a glimpse into the backstory of the characters, complemented by beautiful watercolor art and light puzzles. Overall, players appreciate the game's charm and its role as a promotional piece for the larger narrative of "stars in the trash."
- “It's a free demo of sorts, for Stars in the Trash in the form of a little side story.”
- “The side story is brief, but just like the main game it is filled with wonderful charm.”
- “For those that have already played Stars in the Trash, Kimchi offers a chance to fill in a small bit of the backstory of him and his mother, Bati.”
- “The story acts largely just as a backdrop for the gameplay, so there is not much to talk about in that regard.”
- “Kimchi: a stars in the trash story is a free promo game for another game - [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1822240/stars_in_the_trash/]“stars in the trash”[/url].”
- “For those that have already played stars in the trash, kimchi offers a chance to fill in a small bit of the backstory of him and his mother, bati.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is straightforward, featuring simple mechanics like walking, jumping, and attacking, with the story serving primarily as a backdrop. Despite its brevity of around 15 minutes, players find the experience engaging and packed with action, especially considering it is available for free.
- “A gift in story, gameplay, and in showcasing the community-made fan art.”
- “Simple gameplay: walk, jump, attack.”
- “The story acts largely just as a backdrop for the gameplay, so there is not much to talk about in that regard.”
- “Simple gameplay; walk, jump, attack.”
- “At the end, the game is only about 15 minutes long, but every one of those minutes is packed full of gameplay and for free as well!”
graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their impressive visuals and artistic quality, featuring a charming drawn/cartoon style that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the combination of beautiful artwork and engaging puzzles.
- “The artwork is incredible as always, and the puzzles are fun to play through.”
- “Not difficult, and very good visuals.”
- “+ drawn/cartoon graphics”
- “The graphics feel overly simplistic, resembling drawn or cartoon styles that lack depth.”
- “I was disappointed by the graphics; they look more like a children's cartoon than a serious game.”
- “The art style is too cartoonish, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
emotional
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Players find the game emotionally resonant, praising its adorable and heartwarming style, along with its charming animations. The heartfelt experience leaves a lasting impression, making it a treasured part of their gaming journey. Overall, the game's hand-drawn art enhances its emotional appeal, fostering a strong connection with players.
- “It's rare to see games like this anymore with such an adorable, heartwarming style and animations. I'll always treasure the time I spent with 'Stars in the Trash' and wait for the new ad(cat)ventures! ”
- “Support a heartwarming game with hand-drawn art.”
music
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The music effectively complements the game's aesthetic, capturing the beauty of Japan with a whimsical tone, though it may not be particularly memorable. The sound design is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It so aptly captures the beauty of Japan with the cherry blossoms and the music.”
- “While the background music isn’t particularly memorable, it is fittingly whimsical and the sound design is very well done.”
humor
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Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, often describing it as funny and engaging.

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Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story is a casual action adventure game with kids theme.

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story is available on PC and Windows.

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story was released on August 7, 2025.

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story was developed by Valhalla Cats.

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story is a single player game.

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