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CAT & ONION

PC (Microsoft Windows), Windows Phone, Mac, Linux • 2024

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Quick resume

A short cat adventure packed with curious characters, strange environments and good vibes.​ Climb, talk, fly and smack your way to places where no cat has ever gone before!

Global score

99/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Cozy and relaxing atmosphere
    • Charming pixel art and music
    • Whimsical and heartwarming story
    • Accessible and beginner-friendly gameplay
    • Good value for a short experience

    Cons

    • Very short game length
    • Limited depth and challenge
    • Minimal replayability beyond secrets
    • Lack of character customization
    • Some players may find it too simple or quirky

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore, click on many interactive elements, and solve puzzles with some variability in item locations and endings."

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay is simple and easy to learn with minimal skill challenge; some players mention easy controls and straightforward objectives."

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    • Competition

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      "No competitive elements or comparison with others; focus is on personal, relaxed experience."

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      "No competitive elements; focus is on a personal, relaxed experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation

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      1

      "Short game with some replayability for achievements and secrets, but overall brief play sessions."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and narrative without multiplayer or teamwork."

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    • Creativity

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      "Players explore creative, surreal environments and solve puzzles; game features unique humor and imaginative design."

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      "Players experiment with unique item uses (e.g., buttering the cat), explore surreal environments, and enjoy whimsical storytelling."

    • Domination

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      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are friendly and equal."

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    • Escapism

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      "Strongly used as a relaxing, stress-relieving escape from real life with soothing music and cozy atmosphere."

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    • Expectation

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

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    • Experimenting

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      "Encourages trying different character abilities, suits, and exploring the open world to discover secrets."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players discover new characters, secrets, and storylines in a richly detailed world with many hidden elements."

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    • Expression

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      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through choices and actions rather than avatar personalization."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong fantasy and surreal elements with imaginative settings and characters."

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    • Fellowship

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

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    • Growth

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      "Some learning involved in understanding story and gameplay mechanics, but limited skill development."

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    • Health

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

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    • Idle

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      "Requires player attention during short sessions; not designed for background or idle play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Emotional connection to story and characters noted, but no social intimacy."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or management roles; player follows a linear narrative without directing others."

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    • Progression

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      "Progression through story and collectibles, but no complex item or upgrade systems."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Highly relaxing and cozy experience with soothing music and gentle gameplay."

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    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable pixel art, animations, and music provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

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    • Status

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      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and low-profile."

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      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and low-profile."

    • Story

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      "Engaging narrative with quirky characters, side quests, and humor; story is a strong motivator."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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      "Calm, controlled experience with minimal risk or suspense."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Thrill, Fellowship.

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026