homebound

A puzzle platformer where an astronaut and cat work together

Justin Yip · Released Sep 22, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 15, 2025
Minimum PC: 1 GB; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is homebound?

This free, single-player 2D puzzle platformer follows an astronaut searching an abandoned planet for humanity's next home. You guide the astronaut and a cat through five levels, jumping past obstacles and using their different abilities to manipulate the environment and solve puzzles.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures you can finish in one sitting

Not for you if...

−you want a dedicated cooperative multiplayer mode

What players say

90% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and the cat companion. Some find managing both characters awkward and say the limited lighting makes platforming frustrating.

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homebound system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core
Graphics: 1 GB
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does homebound have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does homebound run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 6
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does homebound use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam