Jack & the cat

Jack & the cat

nickar82 · August 25, 2017 · Action, Indie, Casual, Platformer, Co-op

Buy Jack & the cat from Steam at $1.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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$1.99
lowest tracked $0.99
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Jack & the cat price by region

Jack & the cat costs £1.69 in the United Kingdom, $1.99 in the United States, €1.99 in Europe (EUR), $1.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.29 in Canada, NZ$2.49 in New Zealand, R$4.49 in Brazil and zł7.19 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Jack & the cat offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.69 £1.69 — 1
United Statesyour region $1.99 $1.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €1.99 €1.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $1.99 $1.99 — 1
Canada CA$2.29 CA$2.29 — 1
New Zealand NZ$2.49 NZ$2.49 — 1
Brazil R$4.49 R$4.49 — 1
Poland zł7.19 zł7.19 — 1

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 Jack & the cat

Do you miss the 80’s arcade games? The ones that let you play in a single non scrolling screen full of platforms, struggling your way through all stages till the final one?

If you answered “yes”, then Jack & the Cat is tailored for you! Introducing a new old school arcade game to PC gamers, with classic gameplay and new mechanics that will make you wanna go through all stages on a single playthrough!

Play from start to finish like you used to, with no saves and stage hubs to retry, just finish a stage to go to the next one! Jack & the Cat is a skill-testing platform game where you (or you and your friend) control 2 characters at the same time, Jack and his cat, where your goal is to get the cat to it’s favourite toy, the skeleton hanging on the farthest point of the platforms.

Poor kitty is black as the night and night is when this game takes place, so Jack can’t see her unless they are really close. Jack is accompanied by a firefly that carries the light needed for Jack to spot Cat. But the cat is afraid of Jack’s other pet so she is trying to hide under platforms, that’s why she is standing upside down! She is not that afraid of other insects though, so she has to try and catch them!

Lead Jack where Cat is to shed light on her
When Cat is visible, try taking her to the skeleton
Cat can catch all other fireflies on the stage for points
Bonus items are hidden and scattered through stages , Jack reveals them, Cat must use them
Traps made of wooden spikes and wheels will make Cat’s trip through the stages difficult
30 stages of fun and play (or maybe anger and frustration?)
Cartoonish visuals and sounds, suitable for all ages
Single player or co-operative gameplay on one single keyboard (gamepads to be supported)

Jack & the cat — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
More games like this:Split-screen games

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Players praise this challenging platformer for its creative light-mechanic involving a secondary character and its engaging retro soundtrack that appeals to fans of difficult games. However, the extreme difficulty level is a significant barrier, with the game being noted as exceptionally punishing even compared to other rage games, which may frustrate players seeking a more forgiving experience.

Recommended Sep 4, 2017
A very difficult platform game with an intriguing new mechanic that allows you to use an extra character in order to bring light to the correct places of each stage.
8 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 17, 2017
One of the most difficult games i've played... It has a nice retro Soundtrack and your gonna love it if u love rage games! Show some love and support the Devs..
4 found this helpful

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