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SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

2025ActionIndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDWindowsby PixelForestStudio
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Frequently asked about SwooshCat

How much does SwooshCat cost?
SwooshCat is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SwooshCat?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SwooshCat are Roid Chimp, Blasphemous 2, Afterimage.
Who developed SwooshCat?
SwooshCat was developed by PixelForestStudio.

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