Cat in the Box

Cat in the Box

Gustav · May 1, 2020 · Horror, Adventure, Mystery, Pixel Graphics, Indie

Buy Cat in the Box from Microsoft Store at $4.99 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare.

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lowest tracked $1.74
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Cat in the Box price by region

Cat in the Box costs £4.19 in the United Kingdom, $4.69 in Georgia (USD), $4.99 in the United States, €4.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$6.49 in Canada, NZ$7.30 in New Zealand, A$7.45 in Australia, zł22.99 in Poland and R$23.50 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Cat in the Box offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £4.19 £4.19 — 2
Georgia (USD) $4.69 $4.69 — 2
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 2
Europe (EUR) €4.99 €4.99 — 2
Canada CA$6.49 CA$6.49 — 2
New Zealand NZ$7.30 NZ$7.30 — 2
Australia A$7.45 A$7.45 — 2
Poland zł22.99 zł22.99 — 2
Brazil R$23.50 R$23.50 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Cat in the Box

✦ AI summary

Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game where you help a girl navigate a haunted mansion, solve puzzles, and escape from mysterious threats using tools and investigation skills. What sets it apart is its blend of exploration-based horror with nightmare sequences that blur the line between reality and dreams, creating an unpredictable survival experience.

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.

Cat in the Box — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Cat in the Box is a short horror game praised for its atmospheric design and effective use of audio to create genuine scares without relying heavily on cheap jump scares. Players note the game has solid puzzle mechanics and an interesting plot twist, though the controls can feel clunky during tense chase sequences and some puzzles are obtusely designed, making a walkthrough advisable. Multiple reviewers recommend picking it up on sale rather than at full price.

Recommended Aug 31, 2026
A decent horror game with the classic cliché of a YouTuber entering an abandoned mansion. The game has some pretty creepy moments and I enjoyed the overall atmosphere, but the controls felt a bit clunky at times. This was especially noticeable during some of the chase sequences, where the timing felt pretty tight and I ended up dying a few times because of it
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Recommended Aug 19, 2026
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Recommended Oct 8, 2026
A great horror RPGMaker Game. Honestly, I was surprised how well the atmosphere was. It got me a few scares from me (mainly due to audio). It was a short game so I would recommend getting this one sale. There are multiple endings but it mainly boils down to what you do at the end. I do not regret my purchase and was a decent horror experience.
Recommended Sep 13, 2026
Its a short game, but I enjoyed it. Uses what I found as interesting mechanics to be creepy. 8/10
Recommended Aug 27, 2026
I love rpg maker horror games and Cat in the Box is one of my favorites. The game doesn't overuse tropes like cheap jump scares and genuinely creates a feeling of horror through the atmosphere and plot. However I would recommend you use a walkthrough as you play. Some of the puzzles can be quite difficult. Some chase scenes are really fast as well and don't prompt you to save before they begin. Don't read ahead, because that will spoil the plot and I personally thought the plot reveal near the end was fantastic. Great game overall!!
Recommended Aug 26, 2026
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