Catmaze

Developer: Redblack Spade

Publisher: Ratalaika Games, Redblack Spade

May 24, 2018

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Features

multiple endings

Themes

cat
fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

Maps

VGMaps

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2021

86%

Very Positive

574 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- RPG
- Differences
- hand drawn
- combo combat
- contact damage
- Semi-Linear
Legend of the Moon

Developer / Publisher: GozipGame

2015

100%

Positive

12 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- action
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Developer / Publisher: Chìtóng Dàbái Māo

2022

90%

Very Positive

1,812 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- cat
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- item gated
- action
- equipment
- leveling
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine

Developer: Triple Ch3rry Studios

Publisher: Proponent Games

2021

92%

Positive

12 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- fantasy
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- item gated
- equipment
Orcen Axe

Developer / Publisher: origamihero games

2022

86%

Positive

22 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- equipment
Filiy Eclipse

Developer / Publisher: Muramasa Fudo

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
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Developer / Publisher: Wayward Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- skill tree
SH1-R0

Developer / Publisher: Tier 21

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- Sci-Fi
Slime:Evo

Developer / Publisher: Falcon Stories

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- boss gated
- action
Mystik Belle

Developer: Last Dimension

Publisher: Last Dimension, WayForward Technologies

2015

89%

Very Positive

227 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- leveling
- puzzle heavy
Intertwined

Developer / Publisher: VoidNode

May 1, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- multiple characters
- Semi-Linear
Nothing Beyond This Point

Developer / Publisher: Dieuwt

2026

100%

Positive

17 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- difficulty options
- map markers
- top down

Catmaze

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