Splat Cat

Splat Cat

Released Jun 2022

Wielding only your paintbrush, traverse your way through this 2D platforming artistic landscape and fight your creative block!

89% positive · 125 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Splat Cat is a free-to-play casual puzzle platformer released on June 18, 2022 by solo developer Helen Spight. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience with a clear narrative arc — an artistic journey through creative block culminating in a boss battle and a reveal of the player's artwork. There is no mention of expansions, DLC, seasonal content, or any plans for additional content. The only post-launch communication was a bug fix update on April 11, 2023 that addressed framerate issues, softlocks, and other minor problems. There is no DLC listed, no roadmap, and no developer statements suggesting further content is planned. The game launched as a finished product and has received only maintenance support since. The last developer communication was on April 11, 2023, but given that the game was clearly designed and described as a complete experience, the absence of further updates is consistent with a finished product rather than an abandoned one.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained narrative experience with a defined beginning, middle, and end — no mention of future content, DLC, or ongoing updates.
description source development ending
medium
Single bug fix update addressing framerate drops, softlocks, and other minor issues. No mention of upcoming content or future plans.
news post · Apr 11, 2023 source content shipped
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Helen Spight
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Play as an artist in this puzzle platforming game, painting their way through their discovery of art, and the creative block that lies within the medium. As the game progresses, you dive deeper and deeper into your insecurities, doubts, and fears as an artist, and begin to encounter different types of monsters while trying to reach your goal. Finally, defeat the personification of these insecurities about your art in an epic boss battle before revealing the beautiful artwork you made along the way.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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