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Cats in Time

PC (Microsoft Windows), Android • 2021

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Quick resume

A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and stress-free gameplay
    • Cute and charming visuals
    • Variety of puzzles and levels
    • Good value for price
    • Family and kid friendly

    Cons

    • Puzzles generally easy and not challenging
    • Some minor bugs reported
    • Limited depth in narrative and social features
    • Controls sometimes awkward on certain platforms
    • Lack of customization and replay variety

    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 Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Creativity.

    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 can freely choose levels in any order and explore at their own pace without time pressure."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles are generally easy with some requiring more thought, providing a mild skill challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report enjoying extended play sessions and wanting to complete all levels and achievements."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is designed as a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some puzzle interaction and exploration but mostly predefined puzzles and environments."

    • Domination
      -5

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

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-free escape with charming visuals and soothing music."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Exploration of puzzles and hidden objects encourages some experimentation within levels."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Players explore diverse 3D dioramas across multiple time periods to find hidden cats and items."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players interact with preset environments and puzzles without avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Time travel and whimsical cat scenarios provide an imaginative and fictional setting."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No close social relationships formed through gameplay; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect cats and postcard pieces to unlock secret levels and achievements."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing gameplay with no time pressure, soothing music, and charming visuals."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Colorful graphics and pleasant audio provide moderate sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or status seeking is not a core aspect."

    • Story
      2

      "Light narrative about rescuing cats lost in time provides context but is not deeply immersive."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and simple."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report good value for money given content, length, and enjoyment."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable, low-risk gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026