Rat Catcher

About

"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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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

atmosphere9 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Rat Catcher features gripping gameplay mechanics that blend strategy, tension, and action, keeping players engaged throughout.
The game boasts meticulously designed maps that enhance the horror experience, with each environment offering unique challenges and atmospheres.
The old-school graphics and sound design create a nostalgic yet terrifying atmosphere, effectively immersing players in the game world.

Some players find the gun aiming mechanics frustrating, as it points to the right side of the screen instead of the center.
Limited resources can make combat challenging, especially when out of bullets, leading to frustrating encounters in tight spaces.
The inability to change sensitivity settings in-game can hinder the experience for some players.

atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
8%
23%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, effectively creating a tense and haunting environment that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of gripping visuals and sound design, noting that it successfully evokes fear and keeps players engaged throughout. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “From its gripping gameplay mechanics to its chilling atmosphere, this game is an absolute masterpiece.”
- “[*][b]mansion map:[/b] haunting atmosphere with hidden passages and shadowy rooms that demand exploration.”
- “A great game, its simple yet effective scary atmosphere really manages to keep you at the edge of your seat.”
- “The game's atmosphere is thick with tension.”
- “Its simple yet effective scary atmosphere really manages to keep you at the edge of your seat.”
- “The mansion map has a haunting atmosphere with hidden passages and shadowy rooms that demand exploration.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The gameplay is highly praised for its gripping mechanics, blending strategy, tension, and action seamlessly. Players appreciate the polished features, such as the intense reloading animations and the strategic elements of avoiding monsters while managing resources, contributing to an overall chilling atmosphere.
- “From its gripping gameplay mechanics to its chilling atmosphere, this game is an absolute masterpiece.”
- “The gameplay is an ideal blend of strategy, tension, and action.”
- “Every mechanic feels polished, from the satisfying gun reloading to the strategic depth of catching rats while avoiding monsters.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of Rat Catcher are praised for their old-school aesthetic, which successfully combines nostalgia with a haunting atmosphere. The gritty, retro visuals and muted color palette enhance the game's eerie tone, making it a standout homage to classic survival horror while feeling timeless and modernized. Overall, the graphics receive a perfect score for their ability to evoke both dread and nostalgia.
- “Rat catcher's old-school graphics evoke a perfect blend of nostalgia and dread.”
- “Old-school graphics: a perfect homage to classic survival horror, yet modernized in a way that feels timeless.”
- “The gritty, retro visuals give every shadow a life of its own, while the muted color palette amplifies the eerie tone of the game.”
- “The balance of horror, strategy, and action is second to none, and the old-school graphics evoke a nostalgia that’s rare in modern games.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is intricately woven into its sound design and environmental storytelling, allowing players to uncover the narrative organically without handholding. This minimalistic approach fosters a sense of mystery and discovery, resulting in a highly engaging experience. Overall, the storytelling has received high praise, with some reviews rating it a perfect 10/10.
- “The game doesn’t handhold, letting the story and environment naturally reveal themselves as you play.”
- “The minimalistic approach allows you to piece together the narrative as you explore, creating a sense of mystery and discovery.”
- “The sound design, environmental storytelling, and limited lighting all come together in perfect harmony.”
- “The game lacks a coherent story, leaving players feeling lost and disconnected.”
- “The minimalistic approach to storytelling makes it difficult to engage with the narrative.”
- “There is virtually no story to follow, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users consistently rate the game's replayability highly, often giving it a perfect score of 10/10. This suggests that the game offers a variety of experiences, challenges, or choices that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs. Overall, it is regarded as exceptionally engaging and worth revisiting.
- “The replayability is off the charts! Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game multiple times.”
- “With so many different paths and endings, I find myself coming back to this game again and again.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires a significant investment of time, almost to the point of needing a second life to manage it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”