Underplayed Gems

Cats and the Other Lives (2022)

Cats and the Other Lives cover
Developer
Cultic Games
Publisher
Cultic Games, Maple Whispering Limited
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 1,526 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A contemplative, story-rich point-and-click adventure where you explore a family's tangled emotions through the quiet, curious perspective of a housecat.

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What players say

Players praise the story and characters, finding the family drama and the cat's unique perspective deeply engaging. The game is on the shorter side and is mostly a linear interactive story, though some find the minigames tedious. Players warn of a sad ending and heavy subject matter, and many note the developers clearly captured real cat behavior.

Trailer

Screenshots

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