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Cat on a Diet

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

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Quick resume

Swipe and prod to claw away at wooden blocks, unscrew bolts, control powerful magnets and explode highly volatile uranium – anything to reach those cookies!

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Adventure, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Cute and humorous concept
    • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
    • Many levels and bonus content
    • Customization options for the cat
    • Good value especially on sale

    Cons

    • Some physics randomness can be frustrating
    • Short overall playtime
    • Lack of widescreen support on some systems
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some levels require trial and error

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players direct actions by cutting boards, unscrewing bolts, and using mechanisms to help the cat reach cookies, showing high control over problem solving."

    • Competence
      3

      "Players face puzzles requiring skillful timing and strategy to achieve 3-star completions and unlock bonuses, indicating moderate challenge."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progress and puzzle solving without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many levels and bonus stages encourage habitual play and replay to perfect scores and collect cosmetics."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player puzzle game with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players creatively solve puzzles using physics and tools, and customize the cat with various costumes."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Relaxing and humorous gameplay provides distraction and stress relief from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with physics interactions and puzzle solutions to find effective strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Multiple worlds and bonus levels encourage discovery of new puzzles and hidden cosmetics."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of the cat with many hats and costumes allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Cartoonish, humorous story about a fat cat sneaking cookies provides imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and improve performance to achieve higher ratings."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social or emotional relationships formed through gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock new levels, costumes, and power-ups as they progress through the game."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm music and humorous, lighthearted gameplay create a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Cute graphics and sounds provide pleasant sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      2

      "Simple narrative about a fat cat trying to get cookies adds light story context to puzzles."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan moves and use physics strategically to solve puzzles efficiently."

    • Thrill
      -2

      "Gameplay is mostly calm and predictable with minimal suspense or risk."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for good value, especially at discounted prices, providing hours of entertainment."

    • Violence
      -4

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and helping the cat."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026