If you’ve ever wished your platforming adventures came with a little extra feline assistance, 1 CatLine may be exactly what you’re looking for.
This quirky precision puzzler blends single-screen platforming challenges with the unusual ability to manipulate your stretchy cat companion to solve problems in creative ways.
Published by Eastasiasoft and developed by Nerd Games, 1 CatLine is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC, complete with Xbox Play Anywhere support for those jumping between console and Windows PC.
Offering a mix of retro-inspired visuals and clever mechanics, the game invites players to tackle dozens of compact puzzle-platforming challenges where timing, planning and clever cat usage are the keys to success.
At A Glance
- Game: 1 CatLine
- Developer: Nerd Games & Eastasiasoft
- Publisher: Eastasiasoft
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Play Anywhere), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Puzzle Platformer
A Platformer With A Feline Twist
At first glance, 1 CatLine might look like a traditional pixel-art platformer, but its defining mechanic quickly sets it apart.
Players control a daring heroine navigating compact, single-screen levels filled with obstacles, switches and puzzles. The twist comes in the form of her 2D feline companion, whose surprisingly stretchy body can be repositioned to help solve challenges.
This unusual mechanic allows the cat to become a living platform, puzzle tool or switch activator, opening up new possibilities within each level. Need to reach a higher ledge? Use your cat as a bridge. Looking to move a crate or activate a mechanism? Your furry assistant might just be the solution.
Freeze Time, Think Fast
Another key feature of 1 CatLine is the ability to freeze time mid-air, allowing players to pause the action and carefully reposition their cat companion.
This mechanic transforms otherwise tricky jumps into strategic puzzles. While suspended in mid-leap, players can adjust the cat’s placement to create new platforms, push objects or line up the perfect route forward.
Ready To Put Your Cat To Work?
With its unusual mechanics, retro presentation and clever single-screen challenges, 1 CatLine offers a fresh spin on the puzzle-platforming genre.
Now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (here’s your Xbox Store link, purchase for £4.19), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support, it’s a game that encourages players to think creatively and rely on their feline friend to overcome increasingly tricky obstacles.
If you’re ready for platforming puzzles with a furry twist, 1 CatLine might just be your next challenge. Stay tuned for our full review.
