Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows

Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows

Released Jul 2016

A minimalist 2D platformer about a liquid cat, locked in a world she doesn't quite understand, trying to get out.

93% positive · 715 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows is a minimalist 2D platformer that originally launched on July 25, 2016 as a complete, self-contained game. In December 2018, the developer announced a fully separate sequel — Cats are Liquid - A Better Place — which launched in December 2019. That sequel is an entirely different game on Steam, not additional content for this title. The game has continued to receive maintenance patches over the years — mostly bug fixes and engine upgrades — with the most recent being a Unity engine update on June 5, 2026. In March 2025, the developer released a standalone free soundtrack DLC as part of the game's 10th anniversary celebrations. None of these activities represent new gameplay content for the base game. The store description makes no mention of planned updates, future content, or ongoing development beyond the core experience. There are no unreleased DLC entries and no developer statements indicating further content is coming. The game launched as a finished product and has remained complete since its 2016 release, with the developer's creative efforts having moved on to the sequel series.
Evidence
Only DLC is a free standalone soundtrack release; no gameplay DLC has ever been listed.
dlc listing · Mar 7, 2025 source content shipped
medium
Patch 1.6.18 released, consisting of a Unity engine upgrade and a minor text display fix — purely maintenance work.
news post · Jun 5, 2026 source development ongoing
low

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Last Quarter Studios
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows is a minimalist 2D platformer about a liquid cat, locked in a world she doesn't quite understand, trying to get out.

The core of your movement is simple: move, jump, and climb, with your ability to turn into liquid allowing you to squeeze through tight spaces and dash across the rooms at high speeds.

As you play, you'll discover abilities which let you interact with the world in new ways. Break down walls and float high above the obstacles, all while mastering the skill of moving like a liquid cat.

The further you progress, the closer you'll be to discovering the true purpose of these rooms. Will you ever get out?

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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