Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows

Embark on a surreal journey as a liquid cat through mysterious rooms filled with puzzles, secrets, and a story that unfolds as you play.

About the Game

Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows is a unique 2D platformer where you control a liquid cat trapped in a strange world. Your journey is filled with mystery, discovery, and the constant question: will you ever escape?

The core movement is simple yet deep - move, jump, and climb, with your liquid form allowing you to squeeze through tight spaces and dash at incredible speeds. As you progress, you'll unlock new abilities that change how you interact with the environment.

Each room presents new challenges and puzzles to solve. The minimalist art style creates a dreamlike atmosphere that perfectly complements the mysterious narrative unfolding as you play.

50+

Unique Rooms to Explore

6

Special Abilities to Unlock

10+

Hours of Gameplay

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Game Features

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Liquid Movement

Transform between solid and liquid states to navigate the environment in unique ways. Squeeze through tight gaps, flow around obstacles, and dash at high speeds.

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Discover Abilities

Unlock new movement abilities as you progress, each changing how you interact with the world. Float above obstacles, break through walls, and more.

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Mysterious World

Explore a beautifully minimalist world filled with secrets. Each room tells part of the story - but will you piece together the truth before it's too late?

Meet the Characters

Liquid Cat

Liquid Cat

The protagonist

Shadow

The Shadow

Mysterious guide

The Keeper

The Keeper

Guardian of rooms

Echo

Echo

Voice from beyond

Screenshots

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Liquid Form

Squeezing through narrow passages

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Dash Ability

Speeding past obstacles

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Puzzle Room

Solving environmental challenges

What Players Say

"The movement mechanics in Cats are Liquid are some of the most satisfying I've experienced in a platformer. The way the cat flows through the environment is pure joy."

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Sarah M.

Platformer Enthusiast

"I was completely drawn into the mysterious atmosphere of the game. The minimalist art style combined with the haunting soundtrack creates an unforgettable experience."

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James T.

Indie Game Reviewer

"The puzzle design is brilliant - each new ability opens up so many possibilities. I found myself going back to earlier rooms just to see what I could do differently."

Alex K.

Speedrunner