Cats and the Other Lives is a simple yet touching puzzle story game about a cursed family, told through the eyes of their orange cat. The pixel art style gives the game a charming and cozy look, even as it deals with heavier themes.

The story starts off slow, and at first, it’s hard to understand what’s going on or what the family’s history is. However, as you play, you slowly uncover the lives of each family member and their tragic pasts. The game does a great job of making you feel connected to the characters as you piece together their stories.

The puzzles are straightforward and fit well into the story. They’re not too challenging, so they don’t get in the way of enjoying the narrative.

The cat is the highlight of the game, and its small interactions with the world and characters add a lot of personality. The pixel art is beautiful, and the soundtrack sets the mood perfectly.

While the slow start might make it hard to get into at first, it’s worth sticking with. By the end, Cats and the Other Lives delivers a heartfelt story about family, loss, and connection.

My gf has an orange cat and he would attest to the authenticity of the mischief.

The story's fantastic, but, more importantly, it lets you feel like an orange cat.