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PUSS!

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

Insane, absurd and intense avoid-'em up game about a cat!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique vaporwave aesthetic
    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Engaging soundtrack
    • Creative level design
    • High replayability

    Cons

    • Very difficult and frustrating
    • Sensory overload causing eye strain
    • Some bugs and glitches
    • Lack of save system within levels
    • Not suitable for epilepsy sufferers

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Expression.

    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 control the cat's movement precisely with the mouse, requiring personal skill and decision making."

    • Competence
      5

      "High difficulty and skill-based gameplay with challenging levels and bosses requiring mastery and precision."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes leaderboards and achievements but mostly focused on personal challenge rather than direct competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report habitual play, repeated attempts, and desire to improve despite frustration."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Unique level designs, aesthetic customization with different cat heads, and creative audiovisual presentation."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and self-focused."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong psychedelic, vaporwave aesthetic and surreal experience provide real-life escape and distraction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the game's style and challenge."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different levels, mechanics, and strategies to overcome challenges."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Randomized level order and discovery of new stages and secrets encourage exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization with different cat heads and aesthetic choices."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Surreal, psychedelic narrative with cats, cults, and supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with some sharing of experiences."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players improve skills and learn level patterns to progress."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with reports of eye strain and headaches."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and precision; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate lives, power-ups, and unlock skins as they advance."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Game induces tension and frustration due to difficulty and sensory overload."

    • Sensation
      5

      "Strong sensory stimulation with flashing visuals, vibrant colors, and intense audio."

    • Status
      1

      "Some leaderboard and achievement recognition but mostly individual focus."

    • Story
      2

      "Minimal but present narrative with surreal and occult themes."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and timing to navigate levels and defeat bosses."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and tension from challenging gameplay and bullet hell bosses."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game is worth the price especially on sale, with good content and replayability."

    • Violence
      2

      "Includes combat elements in boss fights with scratching and clawing attacks."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage lives and avoid failure to progress through levels and bosses."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026