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Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.
Cat Bait is a indie, cute and cats game
developed and published by Mayni prod..
Released on August 27th 2024 is available on Windows and Linux
in 14 languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Japanese, Latvian, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal and Turkish.
It has received 1,043 reviews of which 1,019 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.89€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Vulkan or OpenGL support
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Linux
- OS: If you can run other games on Steam, it's probably OK
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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They say you can't judge a book by its cover. Turns out, you can't judge a roguelike by its developer's YouTube channel either — and Cat Bait is living proof of that. 🐱🎮 Hey everyone. The author takes no responsibility for any damage caused by their reviews. Any resemblance to other reviews is purely coincidental. This review is solely the author's opinion and you are always free to have your own! Thanks for understanding and happy gaming! 📜 Description Cat Bait is a roguelike built by a single person — a YouTuber, no less, with a passion for games but no formal background in making them. On paper, that sentence should prepare you for something rough around the edges, a charming mess held together with enthusiasm and duct tape. And yet, Cat Bait arrives as a genuinely solid, surprisingly polished little experience that has no business being as good as it is. This is what happens when someone loves something enough to build it from scratch, even without a roadmap. The result is flawed, content-light, but quietly impressive in ways that are hard to dismiss. 🎨 Graphics & Sound For a solo debut project from someone outside the industry, the presentation is notably clean and cohesive. The visual style is fitting for the genre — nothing that will redefine what roguelikes look like, but polished enough to feel intentional rather than accidental. The sound design follows the same principle: it does its job well, supports the gameplay loop without getting in the way, and contributes to an atmosphere that feels more complete than you'd have any right to expect from a first-time developer working alone. 🎮 Gameplay The core roguelike loop is where Cat Bait earns its keep. The fundamentals are tight, the runs feel satisfying, and the overall structure shows a genuine understanding of what makes the genre work. Picking up abilities and passive upgrades on the fly creates those small moments of excitement that good roguelikes live and die by. That said, the content ceiling arrives sooner than it should. You can see everything the game has to offer in roughly 2–3 hours , with anything beyond that being mostly achievement grinding rather than meaningful new discovery. The build variety suffers from a limited pool of abilities and passives — there simply aren't enough options yet to make runs feel truly distinct from one another. For a genre that thrives on replayability, this is the most significant gap between what Cat Bait is and what it could be with more content. 📖 Story & Atmosphere Cat Bait doesn't lean heavily on narrative, and that's perfectly fine for the genre. The atmosphere is light, playful and unpretentious — much like the spirit behind its creation. There's a certain charm in knowing this world was built by one person who simply wanted to make something fun, and that sincerity bleeds through into every corner of the experience. ✅ Pros [*]⭐ Remarkably polished for a solo debut from a non-developer — genuinely impressive on that front. [*]⭐ The core roguelike loop is solid, satisfying and well-understood by its creator. [*]⭐ Clean, cohesive presentation that punches above its weight class. [*]⭐ A clear passion project that wears its heart on its sleeve throughout. [*]⭐ Achievements present for the dedicated collectors out there. ❌ Cons [*]⚠️ Content runs dry quickly — everything is visible within 2–3 hours of play. [*]⚠️ Limited ability and passive upgrade pool makes builds feel samey over time. [*]⚠️ Replayability is held back significantly by the lack of variety — the genre demands more. [*]⚠️ Post-content experience is mostly achievement grinding rather than genuine new discovery. 😈 Conclusion Cat Bait is the kind of game that makes you root for its creator. It's not perfect, and its content shortage is a real limitation for a genre built on endless runs and evolving builds. But as a first project from a solo YouTuber with no game development background, it is a genuinely remarkable achievement — polished where it counts, fun while it lasts, and full of the kind of quiet confidence that suggests there's more and better to come. If you go in with realistic expectations and an appreciation for what it takes to build something like this alone, you'll find a lot more to enjoy here than you bargained for. 💎 Final Score Overall: 7/10 🐱
I thought this was really cute and easy to pick up. The pixel art is charming, and dodging enemies while using the cats’ abilities keeps things light and fun. It feels like a good game to jump into for short sessions when you just want something simple and cozy. I did keep thinking how much better it would be with co op though. Playing alongside a friend and coordinating the cats would have made it way more fun. Still, it is a sweet little game that does not try to be more than it is.
Игрушка стоящая, очень понравилась. В рогалики ранее не играла, так что для новичков как я, думаю, очень зайдет. Отдельное внимание хочу уделить тому, насколько классная здесь музыка. И каждый персонаж по-своему хорош и интересен~ Жду с нетерпением обнову, и будем дальше байтить мышей на кота! :>
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cat Bait is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
No, Cat Bait is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Cat Bait received 1,019 positive votes out of a total of 1,043 achieving an impressive rating of 9.18.
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Cat Bait was developed and published by Mayni prod..
Yes, Cat Bait is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Cat Bait is not playable on MacOS.
Yes, Cat Bait is playable and fully supported on Linux.
This information about Cat Bait is not available yet.
This information about Cat Bait is not available yet.
No, Cat Bait does not support VR.
Cat Bait is a single-player game.
No, Cat Bait does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Cat Bait does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Cat Bait supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Cat Bait is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Cat Bait.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 11 September 2026 22:14 UTC |
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| Steam price | 11 September 2026 18:52 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 09 September 2026 06:06 UTC |
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Game modes
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Online players
4
Developer
Mayni prod.
Publisher
Mayni prod.
Release
27 Aug 2024
Platforms
Remote Play
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