Underplayed Gems

The Shadow Cat (2024)

The Shadow Cat cover
Developer
Nocturnal Soul
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

you creep through shadowy castle levels as a black cat, hiding in dark corners to sneak past cartoony enemies in a gentle, low-stakes treasure hunt.

relaxingstealthcartoonyshort2d platformergentle challengefantasywhimsical

What players say

Players like the concept of a cat that travels through shadows, but criticize unclear shadow-hit detection and jittery animation. The difficulty ramps up steadily, and the short levels add small twists. Performance is not discussed, but the tutorial is considered incomplete.

Screenshots

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