Catmaze
Released May 2018
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
83% positive · 595 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Catmaze is a solo-developed Slavic-mythology metroidvania that launched on May 24, 2018. After release, the developer (Slava Gris) continued refining the game through several patches — improving controls, adding languages, rebalancing gameplay, and expanding platform support — with the most substantial post-launch update arriving on September 9, 2022 (version 1.08), which also coincided with the game's release on consoles.
The developer has since moved on to new projects. In May 2021, Fearmonium — Gris's third game — launched, and in a May 2025 announcement post the developer revealed a fourth game, Fevercide, currently in development. In that same post, the developer explicitly describes Catmaze as one of their completed past projects alongside Reflection of Mine and Fearmonium. There is no mention of any planned future content, updates, or DLC for Catmaze.
The only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which shipped on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists. The developer's focus has clearly shifted entirely to new projects, with Catmaze treated as a finished work. The last meaningful update to the game was version 1.08 on September 9, 2022.
Evidence
Developer announces a new game (Fevercide), describing Catmaze as one of three completed past projects. No mention of any future content for Catmaze.
Version 1.08 released with polish fixes and console launch. Last substantive update to the game.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Redblack Spade
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Cats have always been the link between the world of Yav and the world of Nav, and for this knowledge they were awarded nine lives. What will it cost for one of them - Cat Bayn - to make an exception and change the balance just once on behalf of the young sorceress Alesta’s mother? Mysterious creatures from Slavic myths carefully keep their secrets in the magical forests and dense thickets that have become home to boggart, kikimora, anchutkas and mermaids. In the whirlwind of the adventure, their secrets will be revealed, hidden paths will become visible and the road between worlds will be intertwined.
- Ancient tales come to life in a large open labyrinth of gloomy marshes, Slavic villages and centuries-old forests;
- To help Alesta in fierce battles with the dangerous mythical beasts come the summoned creatures – familiars who have served the sorcerers from time immemorial. Choose from a variety of familiars with unique abilities;
- The world is filled with characters whose destinies are in your hands - the completion of many side quests will determine how this adventure will end;
- Respect for all traditions of the metroidvania genre allows you to return back in search of secret paths and acquire new skills. The danger of the adventure is emphasized by the possibility of saving only in certain places;
- Fascinating battles with bosses, who have come from Slavic tales and tell us their unique history;
- Elements of role-playing games, allowing you to customize the characteristics of Alesta to your individual style of playing.
The game was developed by one person – Slava Gris who combined his art skills with his knowledge of programming to bring Catmaze to life.
The soundtrack is provided by Expecte Amour.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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