Out now

Cat in the Box

Developed by Gustav · Published by Gustav

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 1, 2020 Price$3.49 Steam reviews1,409

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews1,409
Languages7
Achievements8
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Gustav, published by Gustav — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 1,373
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:HorrorRPGMakerAdventureMysteryIndiePixel Graphics2DPsychological HorrorThrillerStory RichPuzzleFemale Protagonist

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Cat in the Box.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
  • Processor: Any processor w/ a clock rate of 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: CPU-integrated or on-board graphics
  • Storage: 250 MB available space

Supported languages (7)

KoreanEnglishSimplified ChineseJapaneseThaiRussianSpanish - Spain

Cat in the Box FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Cat in the Box?

Steam classifies Cat in the Box as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Gustav. Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

How much does Cat in the Box cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Cat in the Box at $3.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Cat in the Box single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Cat in the Box: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Cat in the Box on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Cat in the Box for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Cat in the Box out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 1, 2020.

What platforms is Cat in the Box on?

Cat in the Box is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Cat in the Box single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Cat in the Box cost?

Steam lists it at $3.49.

Does Cat in the Box have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for Cat in the Box.

Who made Cat in the Box?

Cat in the Box is developed by Gustav and published by Gustav.

Where to get Cat in the Box

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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