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A Castle Full of Cats

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡

Global score

99/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
    • Adorable art and music
    • Large variety of rooms and hidden cats
    • Light story and puzzles
    • Supports real-life cat rescue

    Cons

    • Some cats can be very hard to find causing frustration
    • Zoom mechanics could be improved
    • Music can be repetitive
    • Short playtime for some
    • Minimal social or cooperative features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Expression.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can explore rooms in any order, choose when to find all cats in an area or move on, and decide how to approach puzzles and hidden objects."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers a moderate challenge in finding cleverly hidden cats and solving light puzzles, with feedback through glowing cats and achievements."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes a leaderboard for the boss fight arcade mode, encouraging some player comparison, but main gameplay is solo and casual."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report playing through in one sitting and replaying for achievements and secrets; arcade mode supports repeated play."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay is focused on individual exploration and discovery with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players interact with environment to reveal hidden cats and find secret rooms, but mostly within predefined scenes."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are personal and non-competitive."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Many reviews describe the game as relaxing, therapeutic, and a way to escape real-life stress through cozy gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore secret passages, try different strategies to find cats, and engage with new mechanics like boss fights."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Game emphasizes discovering new rooms, secret areas, hidden cats, and items throughout a large castle environment."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some cosmetic elements like dressing up cats for events exist, but customization is limited overall."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features a fantasy setting with cursed cats, a castle, and a story involving magic and transformation."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction; some community engagement exists but not central to gameplay."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop observational skills and puzzle-solving abilities through progressively challenging hidden object tasks."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary point-and-click gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to find cats and solve puzzles; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No close social relationships formed through gameplay; interactions are limited to personal discovery."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players unlock new rooms, collect keys and items, and achieve milestones by finding cats and completing quests."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Widely described as a relaxing, cozy, and therapeutic experience with calming music and art."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, animations, and music provide sensory pleasure and emotional fun."

    • Status
      1

      "Leaderboards for arcade mode provide some recognition, but main gameplay is low on social status elements."

    • Story
      4

      "Includes a light narrative about cursed cats and a castle, with characters and a final boss fight."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires some planning to find cats, use items, and unlock areas, but puzzles are generally light and accessible."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some tension in timed boss fight, but overall gameplay is calm and low-risk."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price with many cats, rooms, achievements, and support for cat rescue."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay centers on finding and helping cats, with a peaceful and wholesome theme."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; environment is stable and safe."

    Last update: 29/04/2026