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Catmaze

A Slavic folklore metroidvania where summoned creatures fight for you

Redblack Spade · Released May 24, 2018

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 589
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jan 6, 2023
Minimum PC
Hardware Accelerated with…
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Catmaze?

Catmaze is a single-player, side-scrolling action platformer about Alesta, a young sorceress seeking help for her mother. You explore a connected labyrinth of forests, marshes, and villages, using creatures called familiars to fight mythical beasts. New skills open hidden routes through previously visited areas, while side quests influence the ending.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy searching for secrets off the main path
  • +you like adjusting character attributes to suit your playstyle

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer linear stages without revisiting earlier areas
  • −you want to save your progress anywhere

What players say

81% of 589 reviews are positive

Players praise the exploration and gradual unlocking of new areas. Recurring complaints include loose controls, repetitive combat, and unpleasant or overly loud sound effects.

Screenshots and trailer

Catmaze screenshot 1

Catmaze system requirements

Minimum: Hardware Accelerated with…, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Dual Core 2.4 Ghz
Graphics
Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
350 MB available space

Does Catmaze have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Catmaze run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
21
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.

Does Catmaze 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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