Underplayed Gems

The Cat Machine (2015)

The Cat Machine cover
Developer
Cranktrain
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 147 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast, colorful puzzle game with a lighthearted and whimsical tone, driven by quirky humor and logical train-routing.

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What players say

Players call it a programming-style puzzle game disguised by cats on trains. The puzzles are genuinely challenging and can spike in difficulty, often requiring trial and error. Some find the levels repetitive as they scale up, while others find the satisfaction of solving them addictive.

Screenshots

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