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About NecroKitty
NecroKitty is a precision platformer from Goth Puppy Games, released on October 3, 2025, for PC. Set in a stark gothic world of shadows and geometric shapes, it tasks you with navigating treacherous environments by slicing obstacles, manipulating gravity, and mastering timed jumps. The game’s minimalist art style and focus on tight controls make it feel like a modern take on classic 2D platformers. With no multiplayer modes, it’s a solo experience centered on problem-solving and reflexes. If you’ve ever struggled with a tricky jump in Super Meat Boy or appreciated the elegance of Braid’s puzzles, this might feel familiar, but with a darker, more abstract edge.
Gameplay
You play as a feline-like creature with the ability to cut through certain surfaces and flip gravity to walk on walls and ceilings. Each level is a gauntlet of razor-thin platforms, bottomless pits, and shifting obstacles that require pixel-perfect timing. The controls are responsive but unforgiving, you’ll die often, but deaths feel fair, never arbitrary. Sessions typically last 15, 30 minutes as you tackle one room at a time, revisiting earlier areas with new tools. Later levels introduce environmental hazards like rotating blades and collapsing floors. While there’s no combat, the challenge lies in memorizing patterns and adjusting to the game’s physics-based logic. It’s not fast-paced, but every move demands focus.
What Players Think
NecroKitty holds a 4.2/5 on PlayPile, with 78% of players beating the main story. The average playthrough clocks in at 4.5 hours, though completionists spend twice that. Community moods are split: 65% describe the experience as determined, 25% curious, and 10% annoyed, likely from repeated deaths. With a $29.99 price tag, players appreciate the challenge-to-cost ratio. The game’s 32 achievements have a 64% completion rate, with “Defy Gravity for 30 Seconds” being the most common early milestone. One user wrote, “It’s like someone took a ruler to a platformer and made every line a punishment.” Critics praise the art direction but note the learning curve steepens sharply after level 12.
PlayPile's Take
NecroKitty is a niche title best suited for platformer purists who don’t mind frustration. Its minimalist design and tight mechanics earn points for polish, but the difficulty spikes might alienate casual players. At under $30, it’s a low-risk buy if you enjoy grinding through tough sections for small rewards. The achievements add replay value, though beating them all requires patience. Skip this if you prefer forgiving or story-driven games. For those who thrive on precision and persistence, it’s a short but satisfying test of skill.
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Single player
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