Taboo Trial is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Cat Shine, Meow Run with a 78% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Cat Shine, Meow Run
- Release year
- 2023
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 78% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or Intel Arc A380
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 20 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 or Intel Arc A750
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 20 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Taboo Trial is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, strong atmosphere, exploration, and deckbuilding.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, exploration, and deckbuilding.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and technical roughness.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.