Underplayed Gems

cat notebook (2019)

cat notebook cover
Developer
nair
Publisher
the curator
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 85 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 31 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dreamlike and punishingly slow walk through an abstract, hand-drawn world of cats, where beauty and frustration intertwine in a delirious haze.

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What players say

Players call it an art slideshow with music, not a traditional game. The character moves painfully slow, and many edit game files to change the speed. There is no save function and invisible walls create trial and error. Some love the surreal art and music for an experience, while others find it unplayable.

Screenshots

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