Underplayed Gems

Cat Herder (2022)

Cat Herder cover
Developer
Switchback Studio
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

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 chaotic and cute puzzle game where you frantically herd cartoon cats using toys and trial-and-error.

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What players say

Players love the cute, chaotic cats but find them frustratingly realistic, they ignore you, wander off, and make simple puzzles harder. The game is short, around 2 hours to finish, but chasing three stars can take much longer and requires patience. Opinions are consistent: it captures the true experience of herding cats.

Screenshots

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