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The Last Cat in the Universe

The Last Cat in the Universe

by Apamate Studio, Diora · Published by Apamate Studio

★ 95%
Price $6.29
Avg Players 13
Reviews 1,031
Released Apr 23, 2026
AtmosphericCasualCatsClicker
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You scavenge wreckage from a collapsing space station to craft a sanctuary for humanity's last cat, mixing resource gathering with quiet reflection on loss and companionship. This short narrative-focused incremental pairs gentle upgrade loops with unexpectedly poignant storytelling that resonates especially with pet owners, exploring themes of mortality and care through deceptively simple mechanics.

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What players are saying

▲ Recommended 2 hrs
I wasn't expecting emotions from an incremental upgrade game. If you're a pet owner and enjoy the genre then this game is made for you. It is special in a way few other games are. Only complaint in the gameplay is the third material (computer chips?) are a little slow to acquire early on compared to how many you need. If you're playing it and it feels like a bit of a slog, don't get discouraged because once you get past that point it feels about right.

The price is a little high but doing some research I see Apamate Studio, a team of two brothers, is working on a larger project they aren't able to finish and are using this as a kind of fund raiser. It is 6-7 bucks for 2 hours of game, but it's also helping indie developers. Don't know if that matters to you, but I don't feel like I paid too much.
16 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 3 hrs
All in all a great game, best selling point is the story. Took me an hour to max out the upgrades after finishing the story, so maybe some rebalancing is needed. The story tho... oh man, haven't cried from a game in a long long while. Made me think of my late cat and the regret I hold of his death(he died of natural causes, I just wasn't there when he passed...), miss the little buddy so much even after all these years. Best cat there ever was(at least for me) and I truly hope he had a great life. Best 6.5 euros I've spent on a game in a long while.
13 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 2 hrs
This is not a Game, it's an Experience, that will make you feel emotions and will make you think a lot, not just about the Cat, but about life, don't just play this game, but feel and understand the true meaning behind it.

I hope that this experience gets the love and attention it deserves, just like the Cat.
9 found helpful Steam ↗

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Latest updates

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29 days ago
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Patch notes 1.0.3

35 days ago
We've added improved support for controller gameplay. Please keep in mind that this game was developed with the intention of being played with a mouse, so we believe that remains the optimal way to play it. We welcome any comments or suggestions, as there may be a better way to implement controller controls that we haven't thought of yet. We’ve tweaked the balance a bit more, especially around levels 20–30, as that seemed to be a common sticking point for many players. We’ve fixed a minor visual bug in one of the cat’s animations. We’ve added a couple of extra safeguards, which should definitively resolve any issues with earning the game’s achievements.

Patch notes 1.0.2

87 days ago
Hi everyone! We've been paying close attention to your feedback and suggestions over the last few days. Here are the patch notes for version 1.0.2 with the latest tweaks and fixes: The main menu now checks if you meet the requirements for any missing achievements and unlocks them automatically, which should fix the issues some of you were experiencing. Added the option to replay the final cutscene. After finishing the game, clicking "Continue" on the main menu will now let you choose whether to keep playing or rewatch the ending. Made a minor balance adjustment. There is now a very low chance for red blocks to appear between layers 20 and 25 to prevent you from getting stuck in that area for too long. Updated some of the cat's sprites to make the passage of time visually clearer. Fixed a few errors in the cat's animations. Fixed other minor visual bugs. Wilmar & Wilderman Apamate Studio

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