Protect My Cheese

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Protect My Cheese is a stunning and chaotic tower defense strategy game where we play as cats to defeat the cheese-hungry rats. A limitless variety of unique towers and enemies set in a vast abandoned area will unleash the power of cats vs rats. Set in an abandoned place, rats are nesting for a long time until they ran out of food stock. They noticed a very tasty cheese and devised a plan to stea…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

Fun and engaging tower defense gameplay that appeals to casual players.
The game is free and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 2000s games.
Good art style and graphics, with clever enemy designs and a satisfying upgrade system.

The game feels unfinished and has some issues with tower targeting and optimization.
Levels can become repetitive, and the pacing may feel slow for some players.
Lacks depth in decision-making and could benefit from additional features like a PVP mode.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay is reminiscent of early 2000s games, featuring classic and simple mechanics that are well-executed. While the graphics are praised, some users feel the game could benefit from additional gameplay elements to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is well executed.”
- “The art styles are well-made, and the gameplay seems to be classic and simple, but they can pack it into a nice game!”
- “Promising game, but it may need more gameplay.”
- “Game design, art style, and gameplay are reminiscent of 2000's games.”
- “Promising game, but it may need more depth in gameplay.”
- “The art styles are well-made, but the gameplay feels classic and simple.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The graphics are reminiscent of 2000s games, featuring a well-executed art style that is both nice and classic. While the gameplay is simple, it effectively complements the overall design, resulting in a polished gaming experience.
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is well executed.”
- “The art styles are well-made; the gameplay seems classic and simple, but they can pack it into a nice game!”
- “Game design and art style evoke the charm of 2000's games.”
- “The game design and art style feel reminiscent of early 2000s games.”
- “While the art styles are well-made, the overall graphics seem outdated and lack modern polish.”
- “The graphics are simplistic and do not meet the expectations set by contemporary gaming standards.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music has been described as somewhat dull, yet it evokes nostalgia with its resemblance to classic 8-bit tunes, which many players find acceptable and not detrimental to the overall experience.
- “The music is a bit dull, but it's reminiscent of old 8-bit music, so it's not a deal-breaker in my opinion.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is minimal and straightforward, as it is largely encapsulated in the game's title, leaving little room for depth or complexity.
- “There's really not much to say about the story since it is clearly mentioned in the title of the game!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by enjoyable sound design and a generally pleasant ambiance, though it is complemented by a slow pacing and limited decision-making opportunities, which may affect engagement for some players.
- “The sound design creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The overall ambiance is captivating, making every moment feel significant.”
- “The slow pacing enhances the atmosphere, allowing you to fully appreciate the environment.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users have noted that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly during high-intensity moments, such as when wave heights increase, which consistently leads to frame rate drops.
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in intense situations.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly on various hardware.”
- “The optimization really shines through, as I experienced minimal lag and consistent frame rates throughout my playtime.”
- “But when the wave gets higher, the frame rate always drops. I don't know why; maybe it's the optimization?”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense moments, which makes me question the optimization.”
- “Despite having a powerful PC, I still experience significant lag, indicating poor optimization.”

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2h Median play time

2h Average play time

2-2h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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