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while True: learn()

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2019

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Quick resume

You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and challenging puzzles
    • Educational introduction to machine learning concepts
    • Creative problem-solving with reusable components
    • Humorous story and charming cat theme
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Some ui clunkiness and bugs reported
    • Limited depth in actual programming education
    • Short overall game length
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Some puzzles can be frustrating due to unclear instructions or balancing

    Motivations

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    • Competence

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      Capsule for Sanitarium Sanitarium

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Many players report addictive gameplay and replaying levels to improve times, indicating habitual engagement."

      Capsule for Neon Boost Neon Boost

      "Players report addictive gameplay and desire to replay puzzles for better ratings, indicating habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and individual-focused with no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

      Capsule for Children of a Dead Earth Children of a Dead Earth

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player with individual problem-solving and no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

    • Creativity

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      "Players create and optimize their own node layouts and production flows, allowing for creative problem solving and design."

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    • Domination

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      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a stress relief and distraction, enjoying the cute cat and music."

      Capsule for Gravity Cat Gravity Cat

      "Players use the game as a relaxing and engaging distraction, often enjoying the humorous story and cat theme."

    • Expectation

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      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest in puzzles rather than obligation."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players explore multiple different puzzle mechanics, learn rules by experimentation, and try various approaches to optimization."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and increasingly complex levels, though within a fixed set of environments."

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    • Expression

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      "Cosmetic customization allows some self-expression, though limited to character skins and accessories."

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    • Fantasy

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    • Fellowship

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      "Minimal social interaction; players mostly play solo without community or group identity focus."

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    • Growth

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      "Robust tutorials and skill challenges promote learning and personal improvement in puzzle techniques."

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      "Strong emphasis on learning machine learning concepts and improving puzzle-solving skills."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity component."

      Capsule for Void Stranger Void Stranger

      "Typical sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suitable for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Lost Lost

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are mostly individual."

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are individual."

    • Leadership

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      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is solitary."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is solitary puzzle solving."

    • Progression

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      "Players collect upgrades and new tools to enhance abilities and solve puzzles."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some tension from challenges."

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    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable visuals, sound design, and humorous narration contribute to sensory enjoyment."

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      "Pleasant visuals, music, and humorous story provide moderate sensory and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

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    • Story

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      3

      "The game includes a light narrative involving time-traveling cats and a mission to change perceptions, adding context to gameplay."

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      "The game includes a light, humorous narrative about programming and cats that adds engagement."

    • Strategy

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      "Puzzles require logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving."

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    • Thrill

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      "Gameplay is calm and predictable with low risk; challenge comes from puzzle complexity rather than suspense."

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    • Value

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      "Players feel the game offers good entertainment value for its price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

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

    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