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Catmaze

2018

Should you play it?

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

What works

  • Engaging exploration and map design
  • Unique slavic mythology setting
  • Varied familiars and combat options
  • Strong narrative and characters
  • Appealing pixel art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Some control and hitbox issues
  • Minor bugs and glitches
  • Clunky platforming sections
  • Lack of polish in animations
  • Limited replayability beyond 100%

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

  • Chained Echoes

  • Phoenotopia: Awakening

  • Super Chibi Knight

  • Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition

  • Super Panda Adventures

More intense

Games that feels like Catmaze but with a more intense feel

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Labyronia RPG

  • MindSeize

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

  • Elderand

  • Lovecraft's Untold Stories

Less expressive

Games that feels like Catmaze but with less self-expression and customization

  • Arietta of Spirits

  • Under The Island

  • Chasm

  • Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

  • Evoland Legendary Edition

  • Islets

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Catmaze: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026