ActionFit check
Is BoxCat worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want movement built around changing box abilities
- Players who enjoy avoiding monsters and obstacles while reaching a specific objective
- Cat-themed game fans who want an adventure set in a world made of boxes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused action rather than platforming and obstacle avoidance
- Players looking for a story-driven adventure with more structure than reaching the Goal Box through levels
- Players who do not want box effects to control movement and obstacle handling
Our take on BoxCat
The store page foregrounds the cat-and-box premise and several box effects, but gives little detail about the wider adventure structure. The concrete focus is platforming through hazards while changing boxes to use their different properties.
What is BoxCat?
BoxCat is an action platformer following a cat through a realm built from boxes.
The aim is to reach the Goal Box while dealing with creatures and environmental hazards. Level progression uses boxes that can be worn or removed, each with its own behavior. Leaving a box behind after a jump grants a second jump, and a box may break if a monster is positioned beneath it. Sticky varieties support wall climbing, whereas TNT variants blast the surrounding terrain. Additional box types provide other effects for navigating stages. The game combines this platforming structure with an adventure narrative about the cat’s journey. A later update introduced controller support.
How BoxCat plays
- 01Box-based platforming
- Putting on and removing boxes changes the abilities available during level progression.
- 02Distinct box effects
- Sticky boxes enable wall climbing, while TNT boxes destroy areas around them.
- 03Double-jump mechanic
- Removing a box after jumping allows the cat to jump again.
- 04Controller support
- Controller support was added in a game update.
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BoxCat: platforms & release
Is BoxCat worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want movement built around changing box abilities. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused action rather than platforming and obstacle avoidance.
Where can I download BoxCat?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens BoxCat's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is BoxCat on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
