She Wants Me Dead (2016)

Developer: Hello There Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A brutally difficult rhythm-platformer where every death feels personal and the darkly humorous cat revenge theme keeps you grooving through the pain.

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What players say

Players praise the soundtrack and the fun of its rhythmic platforming, but many find the difficulty unfair with cheap obstacles and a steep late-game spike. They often compare it to a mobile port and note that the main game can be finished in under two hours. Opinions split on whether the challenge is engaging or just frustrating.

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