Growing Pains
Developed by Smudged Cat Games Ltd · Published by Smudged Cat Games Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An indie game by Smudged Cat Games Ltd, published by Smudged Cat Games Ltd — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Growing pains is a fast and furious platformer which gives the genre a shake up with psychedelic graphics, a thumping soundtrack and an ingenious twist. The "Vessel" continually grows and expands leaving you in a permanent race to escape the area before you find your butt wedged in a tight spot.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Growing Pains.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: XP
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Graphics: 128MB video RAM and at least Shader Model 2.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 55 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Growing Pains 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 Growing Pains?
Steam classifies Growing Pains as a Indie game, developed by Smudged Cat Games Ltd. Growing pains is a fast and furious platformer which gives the genre a shake up with psychedelic graphics, a thumping soundtrack and an ingenious twist. The "Vessel" continually grows and expands leaving you in a permanent race to escape the area before you find your butt wedged in a tight spot.
How much does Growing Pains cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Growing Pains at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Growing Pains single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Growing Pains: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Growing Pains on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Growing Pains for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Growing Pains out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 28, 2014.
What platforms is Growing Pains on?
Growing Pains is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Growing Pains single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Growing Pains cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does Growing Pains have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 9 achievements for Growing Pains.
Who made Growing Pains?
Growing Pains is developed by Smudged Cat Games Ltd and published by Smudged Cat Games Ltd.
Where to get Growing Pains
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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