Underplayed Gems

Saving Mr. Sparkles (2021)

Saving Mr. Sparkles cover
Developer
Leander Nieuwenstein
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A cute but punishing platformer where you frantically chase your runaway cat through short, momentum-driven levels.

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What players say

Players who enjoy tough precision platformers like Super Meat Boy will find satisfying challenge here, though some call the controls clunky and recommend Celeste instead. It is a short budget game about catching your cat, with calming music and optional secret cat food for extra difficulty.

Screenshots

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