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Cat in the Box
Gustav · released May 1, 2020 · data updated Oct 23, 2026
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
Released May 1, 2020
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 93% positive of 1,434 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 2,805 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $6.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 11 | Oct 22, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 25 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 14 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 13 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 10 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 33k – 160k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $160k – $540k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 1,434 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 23–109 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Thriller | 1 in 34 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Psychological Horror | 1 in 12 games |
| Multiple Endings | 1 in 12 games |
| Female Protagonist | 1 in 11 games |
| Dark | 1 in 11 games |
| Horror | 1 in 9 games |
| Pixel Graphics | 1 in 6 games |
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