Loved this game! So creative and so genuinely scary. & thank you for making an ending guide! I loooove the deceptively cute horror genre and this is one of the best games I've played in the genre :D
I was very scared when I first started the game, but so glad I pushed through it because the underlying message of this game was so beautiful. Thank you so much for putting in all the hard work into crafting this game and letting us enjoy it!
I have only begun to explore the depths of this game, yet what I’ve experienced so far is astonishing, and the other endings I discovered today are even more remarkable. I truly appreciate the meticulous attention to detail throughout the game; every element and piece of dialogue has been thoughtfully crafted and skillfully executed, including the various endings. I can confidently say that this game is, without a doubt, a top-tier horror visual novel. 10/10 ☆ ₍^. .^₎⟆
This has been an amazing game, I have all but one ending, but is there a way to reset your progress and play from the beginning? I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but it didn't work. Thank you!!
I'm waiting to write a longer comment until I get all the endings (only 8 more to go!) but I want you to know, dear developer, I am OBSESSED with this so hard. I love the music and the sound design, the art is deceptively cute and simple, and I LOVE MY CAT THAT KILLS ME BECAUSE THAT'S ALL IT KNOWS HOW TO DO
I've recently been making a wiki for a roblox game that may or not become an actual Project and I have decided to put The Cat from this game whose going to be the most expensive monster and the monster with the most abilities, but I have looked into the Deconfirmed Monsters page from a certain wiki (To which I requested a Do NOT Take This Cat Home rep, but it was denied for being too similar to Cartoon Cat? What) and there I have seen that the creator of the game, Pixeliminal has been in some kind of controversy, which I am unaware of and can't find, can someone tell me what it is? Is it small or huge big?
I LOVE THIS!! but could you make it playable on Browser🥺 I've really wanted to play this but can't cause I own a Chromebook, and can only playthings on here with browser. please make it playable on browser If you can.🥺
You managed to make an adorable little kitty into a truly terrifying eldritch horror. There's an incredibly heavy sense of dread mid-game, that no matter what you do it's never right. Coupled with dialogue of just giving up and succumbing to whatever was happening made the horror feel so much more real. I also like that a lot of the horror is implied and not explicitly showed. It allows the player to imagine something personally terrifying to them.
I loved the animation and sound design. Clearly a lot of love was put into this game. The mini games were a fun touch, although the final game went on a touch too long imo. The maze was a very unique mini game that was perfectly balanced, not super long or easy to the point it became boring, but not prohibitively difficult either. The prologue fake-out was clever and definitely had me confused for a sec there.
I appreciate that the endings felt pretty intuitive, if you just go through all the choices you'll get everything. And the true ending...oh boy. As someone who left an abusive relationship, it was so familiar. It really helped me reframe some of my experiences and, in some small part, helped me heal.
Thank you so much for your kind words! :D I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the game and its story, as well as the atmosphere of dread.
One of my favorite little things was changing the menu after getting a certain amount of endings. The cat's blank stare becoming an excited little grin, to show that it knows what it's doing and it's enjoying it -- the suffering it's putting the MC through. I always like seeing little touches like that in games and other media so I tried to place them throughout the game.
I'm glad you also liked the true ending and that it resonated with you and your experiences. I'm honored if it helped you feel even a little bit better.
Every now and then you find the indie game that you cannot stop talking about and that stays with you completely. The horror elements felt absolutely masterfully crafted I knew what I signed up for when I started playing the game but the hair on the back of my neck was on END when you're in the cinema and try to get home and everyone is just staring at you my god.
** the rest of this comment contains spoilers for people who haven't played the game yet **
This being a metaphor for abuse absolutely blew me away. I kept playing and playing every horrible end, in the beginning it felt like maybe the cat doesn't know maybe it's adjusting to our world and when it became clear the cat absolutely does know what its doing to you, I kept searching for redemption in it. Having been in a 5 year abusive relationship, the cyclical looking for positives only to be hurt again felt very fresh and raw and so incredibly captured in this format. I'm doing a creative writing degree, and I hope to keep this as an inspiration point for how story can be told and played with and how to properly understand your genre and tropes while still being unique and innovative.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm glad to hear that you liked the game and its story.
I wanted to show how much abuse can feel so encompassing that it becomes normal to be hurt or belittled and made to walk on eggshells; to feel so tired of feeling unloved that you just ignore all the bad things and make excuses. Treating your efforts to survive the toxicity like a game. It really is like a neverending cycle of trying to make fine wine out of poisonous sludge. Because things aren't always that bad, it's so much easier to stay trapped. More than anything I wanted people who've been through it or are still going through it to know that they're not alone and that there's hope on the other side.
I'm honored that this game could be an inspiration for you. I wish you good luck while your working toward your degree!
Nice art, very creative horror and it was such a blast to find all the ways this tiny defenseless creature could harm and terrorize us! Brilliant! And the way the game keeps track of some of your choices??? It was soo immersive! (chocolate, anyone?) I still get chills from it!
Even some of the "cheap jumpscares" endings were thematically cohesive, like the one where you choose to watch a bad horror movie, so you get one ingame!
The MC felt very humane, and the cat was both lovely and nightmare inducing haha. I was always on edge during the nicer moments, knowing it was just a matter of time until the cat decided to take things too far for my poor heart (T-T)
Got nothing but praises and to say that this was a very enjoyable VN and that the creator is very talented!!
Thank you so much! I wanted there to always be a little tension throughout the game, even in the parts where you and the cat are enjoying each others company >:D
I'm glad you enjoyed the game and its story. Thank you for playing!
Do Not Take the Cat Home is one of those rare games that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll. From the moment my friend Lushie and I started playing, we knew we were in for something special—though, admittedly, we probably shouldn’t have played it given the trigger warnings. But in a way, that made the experience even more meaningful.
The game isn't just about making choices; it’s about confronting uncomfortable truths and understanding perspectives that might not be easy to face. Instead of just shocking for the sake of it, Do Not Take the Cat Home uses its unsettling themes to paint a much bigger picture. For both Lushie and me, it became a game that allowed us to open up about things we might not have otherwise discussed.
The atmosphere, the storytelling, the way it all comes together—it’s an emotional rollercoaster that leaves you thinking. If you’re in the right mindset for it, this game is absolutely worth experiencing. Just be prepared for something that isn’t afraid to challenge you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me so happy to hear that you and your friend were able to connect over the game's story and themes, despite the horror elements. Thank you for playing!
I appreciate you taking the time to watch! My only regret was that I started recording at midnight because by the time I was done the sun was rising lol but I had no choice, I had to see the final ending!
I mean, this is so well written. A wordsmith has without a doubt forged this book with much love and great attention to detail. I did a few endings if you want to take a look its undere here, somewhere. GG.
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This is the BEST novel game i've ever played
I saw Jay (Kubz scouts) play the FULL thing and I was OBSESSED. Finally found the game and imma play it on my own 😼
Justo estaba jugando es justo lo estaba es por jugar pero justo todavía estaban con plata
We should make "persist" a like small meme within the DNTTCH (Do Not Take This Cat Home) community?
How do you delete data
bast game eiver
why you cant get the cat? i love cats
El juego lo puedo conseguir en Steam ?
Just downloaded it tonight, and I already did a 100% play through in one sitting. Love the game! Really had to persist to get all the endings! >:3
this game was so amazing 10/10 would persist again
flow
I played some endings and the game gave me shivers because of this strange cat.. I really liked the game !
GAMEPLAY in French
Hours
I really enjoyed this game and it feels good to 100% it, and thank you for taking time out of your day to crate a wonderful game like this!!!
**spoilers!!**
Loved this game! So creative and so genuinely scary. & thank you for making an ending guide! I loooove the deceptively cute horror genre and this is one of the best games I've played in the genre :D
I was very scared when I first started the game, but so glad I pushed through it because the underlying message of this game was so beautiful. Thank you so much for putting in all the hard work into crafting this game and letting us enjoy it!
Very cute game!
Don't know why, but it's not letting me download it on Mac
Haven't been here in a long time! headcannon: The Cat likes to Eat Watery socks thinking the water is human souls
I do not like game. Cat gone and then scary, Bad Kitty. grrrr meow meow grrr meow grr meow >:(
I have only begun to explore the depths of this game, yet what I’ve experienced so far is astonishing, and the other endings I discovered today are even more remarkable. I truly appreciate the meticulous attention to detail throughout the game; every element and piece of dialogue has been thoughtfully crafted and skillfully executed, including the various endings. I can confidently say that this game is, without a doubt, a top-tier horror visual novel. 10/10 ☆ ₍^. .^₎⟆
Also, I donated 3.58 USD! Not much, but I think it's enough to get you a candy at a gas station or something ;v;
This has been an amazing game, I have all but one ending, but is there a way to reset your progress and play from the beginning? I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but it didn't work. Thank you!!
I'm waiting to write a longer comment until I get all the endings (only 8 more to go!) but I want you to know, dear developer, I am OBSESSED with this so hard. I love the music and the sound design, the art is deceptively cute and simple, and I LOVE MY CAT THAT KILLS ME BECAUSE THAT'S ALL IT KNOWS HOW TO DO
Yo hi uhhhhh
I've recently been making a wiki for a roblox game that may or not become an actual Project and I have decided to put The Cat from this game whose going to be the most expensive monster and the monster with the most abilities, but I have looked into the Deconfirmed Monsters page from a certain wiki (To which I requested a Do NOT Take This Cat Home rep, but it was denied for being too similar to Cartoon Cat? What) and there I have seen that the creator of the game, Pixeliminal has been in some kind of controversy, which I am unaware of and can't find, can someone tell me what it is? Is it small or huge big?
Also if you don't know what wiki I'm talking about (Not the one with the deconfirmed page) it is https://horror-devation.fandom.com/wiki/The_Cat
No sé a dónde está el mi comentario Hay un montón personas que te estaban hablando contigo
Damn u were right i really shouldn't have taken that cat home
XD I told you!
Thanks so much for playing!
do you have to get to a certain spot to load your save?
You have to at least finish the prologue and get Ending 0 before getting access to save files.
i finished the game, got all the endings, but sadly, can't befriend cat, my friend shape, if dangrous :(
CAUTION! Too dangerous for friendship :(
Thank you so much for playing!
I LOVE THIS!! but could you make it playable on Browser🥺 I've really wanted to play this but can't cause I own a Chromebook, and can only playthings on here with browser. please make it playable on browser If you can.🥺
The game file is pretty large so it might affect quality and playability, but I might try it out and see how it goes. Hopefully it will work :D
thank you! and even if it doesn't work, i'm at least glad you tried and that's all that matters :)
again thank you! don't forget to take care of yourself! :>
Thank you so much for giving the try! :D Glad to see you liked it so far!
qwf
Real
OwO
This cat reminds me of cartoon cat for no reason :-)
Same
OwO
(spoilers)
You managed to make an adorable little kitty into a truly terrifying eldritch horror. There's an incredibly heavy sense of dread mid-game, that no matter what you do it's never right. Coupled with dialogue of just giving up and succumbing to whatever was happening made the horror feel so much more real. I also like that a lot of the horror is implied and not explicitly showed. It allows the player to imagine something personally terrifying to them.
I loved the animation and sound design. Clearly a lot of love was put into this game. The mini games were a fun touch, although the final game went on a touch too long imo. The maze was a very unique mini game that was perfectly balanced, not super long or easy to the point it became boring, but not prohibitively difficult either. The prologue fake-out was clever and definitely had me confused for a sec there.
I appreciate that the endings felt pretty intuitive, if you just go through all the choices you'll get everything. And the true ending...oh boy. As someone who left an abusive relationship, it was so familiar. It really helped me reframe some of my experiences and, in some small part, helped me heal.
One of itchio's finest games, without a doubt.
Thank you so much for your kind words! :D I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the game and its story, as well as the atmosphere of dread.
One of my favorite little things was changing the menu after getting a certain amount of endings. The cat's blank stare becoming an excited little grin, to show that it knows what it's doing and it's enjoying it -- the suffering it's putting the MC through. I always like seeing little touches like that in games and other media so I tried to place them throughout the game.
I'm glad you also liked the true ending and that it resonated with you and your experiences. I'm honored if it helped you feel even a little bit better.
Thank you so much for playing!
Every now and then you find the indie game that you cannot stop talking about and that stays with you completely. The horror elements felt absolutely masterfully crafted I knew what I signed up for when I started playing the game but the hair on the back of my neck was on END when you're in the cinema and try to get home and everyone is just staring at you my god.
** the rest of this comment contains spoilers for people who haven't played the game yet **
This being a metaphor for abuse absolutely blew me away. I kept playing and playing every horrible end, in the beginning it felt like maybe the cat doesn't know maybe it's adjusting to our world and when it became clear the cat absolutely does know what its doing to you, I kept searching for redemption in it. Having been in a 5 year abusive relationship, the cyclical looking for positives only to be hurt again felt very fresh and raw and so incredibly captured in this format. I'm doing a creative writing degree, and I hope to keep this as an inspiration point for how story can be told and played with and how to properly understand your genre and tropes while still being unique and innovative.
Don't make me cry! :'D
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm glad to hear that you liked the game and its story.
I wanted to show how much abuse can feel so encompassing that it becomes normal to be hurt or belittled and made to walk on eggshells; to feel so tired of feeling unloved that you just ignore all the bad things and make excuses. Treating your efforts to survive the toxicity like a game. It really is like a neverending cycle of trying to make fine wine out of poisonous sludge. Because things aren't always that bad, it's so much easier to stay trapped. More than anything I wanted people who've been through it or are still going through it to know that they're not alone and that there's hope on the other side.
I'm honored that this game could be an inspiration for you. I wish you good luck while your working toward your degree!
And thank you for playing!
(spoilers ahead)
OMG I loved it!!!
Nice art, very creative horror and it was such a blast to find all the ways this tiny defenseless creature could harm and terrorize us! Brilliant! And the way the game keeps track of some of your choices??? It was soo immersive! (chocolate, anyone?) I still get chills from it!
Even some of the "cheap jumpscares" endings were thematically cohesive, like the one where you choose to watch a bad horror movie, so you get one ingame!
The MC felt very humane, and the cat was both lovely and nightmare inducing haha. I was always on edge during the nicer moments, knowing it was just a matter of time until the cat decided to take things too far for my poor heart (T-T)
Got nothing but praises and to say that this was a very enjoyable VN and that the creator is very talented!!
Thank you so much! I wanted there to always be a little tension throughout the game, even in the parts where you and the cat are enjoying each others company >:D
I'm glad you enjoyed the game and its story. Thank you for playing!
Do Not Take the Cat Home is one of those rare games that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll. From the moment my friend Lushie and I started playing, we knew we were in for something special—though, admittedly, we probably shouldn’t have played it given the trigger warnings. But in a way, that made the experience even more meaningful.
The game isn't just about making choices; it’s about confronting uncomfortable truths and understanding perspectives that might not be easy to face. Instead of just shocking for the sake of it, Do Not Take the Cat Home uses its unsettling themes to paint a much bigger picture. For both Lushie and me, it became a game that allowed us to open up about things we might not have otherwise discussed.
The atmosphere, the storytelling, the way it all comes together—it’s an emotional rollercoaster that leaves you thinking. If you’re in the right mindset for it, this game is absolutely worth experiencing. Just be prepared for something that isn’t afraid to challenge you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me so happy to hear that you and your friend were able to connect over the game's story and themes, despite the horror elements. Thank you for playing!
Part 2 aka the last 30+ endings
Watched the whole thing in one evening :D Thank you so much for playing! I'm so glad you enjoyed the game!
I appreciate you taking the time to watch! My only regret was that I started recording at midnight because by the time I was done the sun was rising lol but I had no choice, I had to see the final ending!
I mean, this is so well written.
A wordsmith has without a doubt forged this book with much love and great attention to detail.
I did a few endings if you want to take a look its undere here, somewhere.
GG.
Thanks so much for trying out the game! I'm glad you enjoyed what you've read so far!
this game traumatizes me how the hell does a game even
[the new cinema part traumatizes me the most]
Thank you so much for playing, despite the trauma!
[Was it the part where you have eyes on you all the way home or the audience becoming kitten cocoons?]