The Cat Machine is a Strategy game from Cranktrain with a 93% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Cranktrain
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $5.09
- Review signal
- 93% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
Processor: 1.6GHz Dual-core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 500 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS 10.7
Processor: 1.6GHz Dual-core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Storage: 500 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
Processor: 1.6GHz Dual-core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated graphics
Storage: 500 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Cat Machine is worth a closer look if you want automation, nautical, and chaotic fun.
Best for players who want nautical, chaotic fun, and automation.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
Steam review snapshots
[*][b]Overall Visuals[/b] | Leaving aside the cats, the 3D graphics are pleasant for the eye, combined with all of the colours and…The game is about directing conveyor belts to get cats on rails across levels.The mechanics are simple and intuitive, and the graphics, music & text are hilarious.Why it fits
Check it if you want strategy filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.