Underplayed Gems

Hidden Cats in Santa's Realm (2023)

Hidden Cats in Santa's Realm cover
Developer
Nukearts Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 220 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
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 gentle, festive scavenger hunt where you slowly uncover charming hand-drawn scenes by finding hidden cats.

relaxingcozywhimsicalcasualfamily friendlyshortcolorfulfestive

What players say

Players enjoy the relaxing hidden-object gameplay and detailed artwork, but consistently say it is too short. One reviewer dislikes the final collectathon level, while another finds the people challenging to spot.

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.