Cat Search in Feudal Japan (2024)

Developer: Simon Eftestol
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 141 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 29 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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 peaceful, gentle search through a hand-drawn feudal Japanese city accompanied by meowing sound effects.

relaxingcozywholesomecutecasualhidden objecthand-drawnlinear

What players say

Players appreciate the hand-drawn art and relaxing search, but most finish in under 30 minutes with only one level to play. Finding the well-camouflaged cats can be challenging and a few players wish there were more scenes.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.