100 Hidden ASCII Cats

100 Hidden ASCII Cats

Released May 2026

A cozy hidden-object puzzle set in massive worlds drawn entirely from ASCII text. Grab your magnifying glass and find 100 kittens hiding between the characters.

94% positive · 116 reviews
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

100 Hidden ASCII Cats launched as a free-to-play hidden-object game on May 7, 2026. Since launch, Fantastico Studio has been actively updating the game at a fast clip. Within the first three days alone, they shipped bug fixes and added a hint system (May 8–9, 2026). A feature patch on May 10, 2026 added music, zoom options, and an adjustable magnifying glass. On May 20, 2026 they announced two new game modes — COLOR and Kanji — explicitly framing them as a direct response to community feedback. That update shipped on June 8, 2026, delivering both modes as free DLC along with 7 brand-new levels. In the June 8 post, the developer wrote that reviews and word of mouth are "what keeps these free updates coming" and that player feedback "genuinely shapes what we build next" — signaling an intent to continue updating the game. No conclusion of development has been announced. Given the rapid update cadence established across just the first month of release (multiple feature drops, a major content update with new modes and levels), the game is clearly in an active post-launch development phase. The most recent developer communication was on June 8, 2026, which is approximately 2.5 months before today's date of August 25, 2026 — consistent with the pace observed so far.
Evidence
Free update launched adding COLOR and Kanji DLC (two new game modes) plus 7 new levels. Developer states that reviews and feedback 'keeps these free updates coming' and that feedback 'genuinely shapes what we build next.'
news post · Jun 8, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer announced two new upcoming game modes (COLOR and Kanji) as a direct response to community requests, framing them as a free update 'coming soon.'
news post · May 20, 2026 source content planned
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Fantastico Studio
Achievements
100
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

100 Hidden ASCII Cats is a chill hidden-object game with a twist: every world is built out of pure text.

Drift through sprawling landscapes hand-crafted from letters, numbers and symbols, sweep your magnifying glass across the characters, and uncover 100 cats purring quietly in the noise. No timers, no pressure, just you, the glyphs, and the kittens.

Found a cat? Click on it!

Features

  • 100 cats to find

  • Dedicated magnifying-glass lens to zoom in on the tiniest detail

  • Built-in Level Editor: design your own ASCII maps, export them, and share with friends

  • 100 Steam Achievements, one for every whiskered soul you rescue

  • YouTube Integration: paste any video URL and turn it into your personal in-game soundtrack

  • Retro CRT vibes and a fully keyboard-and-mouse friendly UI

Last evaluated Aug 25, 2026
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