Cat Souls

About

Cat Souls is a 2D platformer where you control Ruby, a cat with seven lives tied to the game’s core mechanics. Navigate levels by jumping, climbing, and solving puzzles while managing limited lives. Each death resets progress unless you unlock checkpoints. The story follows Ruby’s quest to rescue her friend after discovering the Hourglass of Time, which kicks off a chaotic sequence of trials filled with traps, environmental hazards, and brain-teasing layout shifts. Gameplay blends precise platforming with occasional physics-based puzzles, requiring retries and strategy to advance. The game’s charm comes from its quirky art style and tight level design. While difficulty spikes unpredictably, the focus on resource management adds depth. Community feedback notes a polarizing mix of rewarding moments and frustrating resets, but the cat-centric aesthetic and creative level themes keep it engaging. With cross-platform availability and a runtime around five to seven hours, it’s a compact challenge for fans of old-school platformers.