The Big Journey

A physics-based platformer where tilting the world moves a cat

Catfishbox · Published by Hook Games · Released Apr 20, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 310
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Apr 30, 2018
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is The Big Journey?

This single-player platformer follows Mr. Whiskers as he searches for his missing dumpling maker. You tilt the terrain and jump to guide him through 30 levels across six worlds, collecting food and meeting friends in caves, deserts, and valleys.

For you if...

+you prefer casual adventures with a relaxed pace
+you enjoy replaying stages for better star ratings

Not for you if...

−you expect the core mechanics to change between levels

What players say

83% of 310 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful art, cat protagonist, and soundtrack. The most common complaints concern unresponsive keyboard and controller inputs, unpredictable movement, and bugs that disrupt progress or achievements.

Screenshots and trailer

The Big Journey system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Big Journey?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+

Does The Big Journey have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Big Journey run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 31
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian.

Does The Big Journey 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