Scaredy Cat

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Scaredy Cat is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Hot Dawgs Studio and was released on August 25, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A scaredy cat steps into the forest alone to find a rare flower for her friends — but some journeys are more than they seem.

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

Cute art style and charming dialogue that resonates emotionally with players.
Short and enjoyable gameplay experience, making it a fun adventure for families.
Surprising and emotional story elements that leave a lasting impression.

Gameplay can be janky, particularly in jumping puzzles and tree climbing sections.
Glitchy mechanics and awkward controls detract from the overall experience.
The story may not be suitable for all children due to its darker themes.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
The story is described as simple with predictable foreshadowing, yet it features a surprising twist that some players appreciated. While the quest system could benefit from clearer information, the overall narrative is considered short and charming, complemented by a cute art style. However, technical issues and glitches during gameplay detract from the experience.
- “Certainly there's things to be improved in the story, and especially in the game design, but because of how short the game is, it doesn't impact the gaming experience too much.”
- “Story is pretty simple, foreshadowing is lowkey obvious lol, but I was still taken by surprise at the twist reveal!”
- “A short and sweet game with a cute art style and storyline!”
- “Yeah, it's free, but it's mostly glitchy fetch quests that don't control very well.”
- “Certainly, there are things to be improved in the story, and especially in the game design, but because of how short the game is, it doesn't impact the gaming experience too much.”
- “Story is pretty simple; foreshadowing is lowkey obvious, but I was still taken by surprise at the twist reveal!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game deeply emotional, often leading to tears due to its impactful storytelling and surprising moments that evoke strong feelings.
- “This game is incredibly emotional.”
- “It made me cry a lot of tears!”
- “The surprise was shocking and deeply emotional.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and cute art style that enhances its engaging storyline, though it takes a darker turn that may not be suitable for all children. Overall, players appreciate the visual appeal and emotional depth conveyed through the graphics.
- “Cute art style with even cuter dialogue; my boyfriend and I were in tears at the end of it.”
- “Although this looks like it could be a children's game from the art style, I would not recommend it for all children due to it taking a somewhat dark shift.”
- “A short and sweet game with a cute art style and storyline!”
- “Although this looks like it could be a children's game due to the art style, I would not recommend it for all children because it takes a somewhat dark shift.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, though some users find it marred by a poorly executed tree segment that feels janky and awkward. Overall, the experience is fun but has notable flaws.
- “The gameplay is mostly fun, but the tree segment feels really janky and awkward.”
- “The mechanics are engaging and keep you on your toes throughout the game.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages creativity and strategic thinking.”