Rat Catcher

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Rat Catcher is a single player action game. It was developed by Konrad Pawlikowski and was released on July 24, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Rat Catcher" is a game where you play as a rat catcher, navigating through dimly lit areas to collect rats in various locations. The challenge lies in managing your oil lamp's light and avoiding monsters in the shadows. With limited fuel for your lamp, you must strategically plan your moves to conserve light and illuminate areas for rat collection.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

The game features a simple yet effective scary atmosphere that keeps players on the edge of their seats.
The pixel art and level variety are well-made, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers an immersive experience with interesting mechanics like the oil and bullet system.

The sensitivity settings are unchangeable in-game, which can be frustrating for some players.
The gun's aiming point is off-center, which can disrupt gameplay.
Once out of bullets, dodging enemies can be challenging due to the narrow hallways.

atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in creating a tense and scary experience, reminiscent of classic horror titles. Reviewers highlight its engaging and immersive qualities, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “A great game, its simple yet effective scary atmosphere really manages to keep you at the edge of your seat.”
- “Overall, a decent game with nice PS1 Bloodborne-type atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere and actually scary.”