Do Not Take This Cat Home



What is Do Not Take This Cat Home?

Do Not Take This Cat Home is a psychological horror that weaponizes kindness. You find a helpless kitten, bring it home, and realize the warning was literal.

Gameplay

  • Point‑and‑click interactions that gradually turn sinister.
  • Daily escalation from cute anomalies to full‑blown hauntings.
  • Multiple endings based on how you respond to the entity.

Key Features

  • Subversive “cute‑to‑horror” design.
  • Environmental storytelling through apartment details.
  • Replayable structure with secrets and alternate outcomes.

FAQ

Is it gory?

No—the horror is psychological, atmospheric, and implied.

Play Now

Press play to start Do Not Take This Cat Home. If a box appears outside… leave it closed.

  • Document Everything - Screenshot anomalies for later analysis
  • Audio Cues Matter - Wear headphones for crucial sound hints
  • Multiple Playthroughs Required - Each run reveals new story elements
  • Check Everything Twice - Objects change when you're not looking
  • Developer's Statement: Created during a 48-hour game jam, this project aimed to explore trust, compassion, and consequence. The developer claims inspiration came from actual childhood experiences with a "strange cat" that appeared during thunderstorms—though they refuse to elaborate further.