# Cat in the Box

> 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, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.

## Game facts

- Developer: Gustav
- Publisher: Gustav
- Release status: Released
- Release date: May 1, 2020
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, SurvivalHorror
- Steam Deck: Not yet rated (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257410/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Thai (Thailand), Russian (Russia); Subtitles: American English, Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Thai (Thailand), Russian (Russia) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/cat-in-the-box)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- A tense, immersive horror atmosphere with effective jump scares
- An intriguing premise reminiscent of Schrödinger’s cat and an impressive twist
- Hidden elements, Easter eggs, and lore discovered through exploration

### Weaknesses

- The late-game chase has an extremely low margin for error, and some sections demand excessive precision
- Controls feel somewhat stiff, and there are few configurable options
- Limited save opportunities make retries and completionist play burdensome

## Links

- [Cat in the Box on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5137)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5137/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T14:40:53.363Z