Karate Cat (2019)

Developer: Take Toad
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 89 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 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 fast-paced clicker where you must follow a cute cat's mood to break boards, with funny moments when he gets furious.

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What players say

Players describe Karate Cat as a pure timing game where you press space to break boards with a karate cat. The cat cries when you fail, which several reviewers find motivating or heartbreaking. Players say it is simple, hard to master, and addictive for chasing high scores, but a few note it would feel more at home as a free mobile game.

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