Samurai Cat (2021)

Developer: Fractal Projects
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, methodical puzzle game where you carefully position cheese to outsmart cheeky rats, with gentle humor and a touch of mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the checkers-based puzzle mechanics and challenge but split on quality of life: some find the controls janky and repetitive, and a lack of undo or pause frustrates late levels. The game is short, around two hours, and a few note the slow motion on the golden mouse can drag.

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