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Cat Herder

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Cat Herder

gameAppID 2083180Released
Release dateNov 3, 2022

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Details

DeveloperSwitchback Studio
PublisherSwitchback Studio
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Cat Herder is a cute, chaotic puzzle game about literally herding cats! Pick them up, entice them with toys, and learn their preferences as you wrangle them into the target zones as quickly as possible.

Cat Herder is a cute and chaotic little puzzle game about literally herding cats! Pick them up, entice them with toys, and learn their preferences as you wrangle them into the target zones as quickly as possible.Toys, Toys, ToysFrom laser pointers to bouncing balls, from cat treats to catnip, use a variety of toys to guide your feline friends and keep them in check! Each type of toy has its own unique interactions and effects, so use them wisely.Varied Homes and LevelsYour services as a cat herder are in high demand! Solve forty different puzzles across four different homes, some with their own unique environmental challenges.AccessorizeUnlock all sorts of cute accessories and equip them to your cats. Finish each puzzle quickly to unlock them all! Expected play time: 2.5 hours.

Genres and categories

CasualIndieSingle-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: yeslinux: no
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Ratings and content

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