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The Cat and the Box
Eli Schroeder · released Apr 20, 2019 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
Built on no engine or external libraries, this game takes you through a 3D adventure rendered in a plain text window.
Released Apr 20, 2019 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive · 78% positive of 19 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 7, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Story Rich | 1 in 6 games |
| First-Person | 1 in 6 games |
| Atmospheric | 1 in 5 games |
| Indie | 1 in 2 games |
| Singleplayer | 1 in 2 games |
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