The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of 2D puzzle-platformers who appreciate creative movement mechanics, community-made levels, and narratives with surprising emotional depth.: Navigating abstract rooms as a malleable feline feels uniquely fluid, shifting between liquid, ice, and aerial forms. Backed by a full level editor and a deceptively haunting story, it delivers far more than a typical casual platformer. Tradeoff: The cute aesthetic masks a bleak psychological narrative that may distress players seeking an uncomplicated, cozy game, while certain movement puzzles require finicky physics timing.
What it does best
Fluid transformations make platforming feel inventive and expressive
A remarkably versatile liquid-cat platforming concept
The level editor becomes a second game
Cute presentation conceals a surprisingly bleak emotional story
What might put you off
The dark psychological turn can feel emotionally punishing
Some platforming and editor rough edges
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What you are walking into
Cats are Liquid: A Better Place is a 2D platformer about a liquid cat and her friends. Over the course of the game, you get to explore 120 rooms and discover new abilities like the hookshot and light burst. You can also create your own worlds, and share them with others through the Steam Workshop.
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