Roll The Cat

About

"Roll the Cat" is a puzzle game where you return cats to their beds by rolling them like balls, with 50 levels and five distinct feline personalities. Progressing through levels involves using tubes to guide cats into the correct positions. The game features intuitive gameplay, achievements, and cute cat characters.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features adorable hand-drawn art and a charming atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
With 50 levels of increasing difficulty, the puzzles are engaging and provide a good challenge for players.
The gameplay is simple and intuitive, making it accessible for casual gamers while still offering some brain-teasing moments.

The game suffers from various bugs, including issues with the undo function and crashes after achievements.
Some players found the early levels to be too easy, leading to a lack of challenge until later stages.
The game is relatively short, taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay features simple and easy-to-learn mechanics centered around guiding cute cats to bed, with an added challenge from one-way pipes that enhance puzzle-solving. While the core gameplay is reminiscent of traditional sokoban games, the inclusion of unique elements like slides and tunnels provides a fresh twist, though some players feel these mechanics are underutilized. Overall, the game combines charming visuals with engaging puzzles, making it enjoyable despite not breaking new ground in gameplay innovation.
- “The cats are cute, and while the gameplay is simple, some of these puzzles require a lot of thought before you start to make your next move.”
- “The extra mechanic of having to push the cats adds a level of difficulty that truly creates the puzzle, as access to the cat needs to be considered at all times.”
- “In addition, the appearance of cat chutes also adds some extra gameplay variation through the 50 levels.”
- “Although gameplay-wise it’s not doing anything particularly new, it’s packaged with a cutesy pastel cat-themed art style and a simple story about being kept awake at night that makes it stand out just a little more from other box-pushing clones.”
- “The only new mechanic that is introduced in the game won't be used a lot in the levels.”
- “It might be caused by the difficulty though - I found it easier to solve the levels with the new mechanic since I know that the solution will revolve around it.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
18%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming hand-drawn art style and cute, pastel cat-themed visuals, which enhance the overall atmosphere and appeal. While some reviewers noted that the in-game visuals could be considered mediocre compared to the high-quality cutscenes, the overall aesthetic is described as light, cozy, and relatable, making it a standout in the sokoban genre.
- “The increasing difficulty keeps things interesting, and the hand-drawn art style adds a charming touch.”
- “The graphics are very nice and cute, the atmosphere light and cozy, and you can definitely sense the heart of the developer in this game.”
- “I found the visuals to be mediocre, especially compared to the high-quality, cute-looking cutscenes.”
- “Although gameplay-wise it’s not doing anything particularly new, it’s packaged with a cutesy pastel cat-themed art style and a simple story about being kept awake at night that makes it stand out just a little more from other box-pushing clones.”
- “A cute lil sokoban style cat aesthetic game with cat owner relatable humor.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The music in the game is characterized by a relaxing, looped soundtrack that complements the gameplay, with many players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the puzzle-solving experience. While some noted the repetition of a single track, it remained engaging throughout the game's duration. Overall, the music enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to its charm alongside the cute visuals and puzzles.
- “I really loved the soundtrack and the artwork of the game.”
- “Good puzzle game with chill music, and cute cats!”
- “The music is very relaxing and fitting.”
- “The music seems to be about a 10-second loop.”
- “There's a small bug with the sound - if you mute both sound and music, it still makes noise when you hover over a level and select it.”
- “Though there's only one piece of music on repeat, I never grew tired of it throughout the 3 hours it took me to 100% this game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a relatable theme of being kept awake by cats, complemented by cute illustrations. While some players appreciated the simplicity and charm, others felt it lacked depth and a more developed narrative. Overall, expectations for a richer storyline may lead to disappointment.
- “I loved this game; simple but a good game to pass the time with, and also the story parts about the cats were cute.”
- “Although gameplay-wise it’s not doing anything particularly new, it’s packaged with a cutesy pastel cat-themed art style and a simple story about being kept awake at night (which anyone who has ever owned a cat can relate to) that makes it stand out just a little more from other box-pushing clones.”
- “I bought this game expecting more of a storyline, but I think that's on me for not reading more about the game!”
- “The illustrations are cute, but I do wish there were more hints and a bit more of a storyline.”
- “There isn't much 'story' in this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the manageable level design that prevents excessive tedium, others feel that the game can become tedious, particularly in later stages, prompting them to seek external guides. Overall, the game avoids overly grindy achievements.
- “I wanted to enjoy it, but the game was too tedious, and I found myself looking up guides for the later levels.”
- “Levels have a maximum of five 'cats to roll', so unlike alternate versions of sokoban having levels with dozens of boxes, this one never becomes overly tedious.”
- “[b]Grindy achievement(s):[/b] no.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming sokoban-style aesthetic with relatable humor for cat owners, complemented by amusing and adorable comments about the various cats. The combination of beautiful art and humorous cat interactions creates a delightful experience for players.
- “A cute little Sokoban-style cat aesthetic game with relatable humor for cat owners.”
- “The comments on the various cats are quite funny and adorable.”
- “Beautiful art and funny cats make for a perfect match.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a cozy and lighthearted vibe, enhanced by charming graphics that reflect the developer's passion. Players appreciate the inviting and warm environment, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Sokoban with a cozy atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are very nice and cute, the atmosphere light and cozy, and you can definitely sense the heart of the developer in this game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of recommendations.
- “If the game wasn't so buggy, I would recommend it.”
- “The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”