Underplayed Gems

Stars In The Trash (2024)

Stars In The Trash cover
Developer
Valhalla Cats
Publisher
Valhalla Cats, IndieArk
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 375 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A heartwarming, hand-drawn puzzle platformer that feels like exploring a cozy storybook with your pet.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-painted watercolor art and frame-by-frame animation, calling it reminiscent of classic Disney films. The story about a housecat's outdoor adventure is heartfelt and emotional, though some find the platforming and puzzles janky or too easy. At roughly 1-3 hours, it is very short, and players split on whether that leaves the experience feeling unfinished or perfectly paced.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.