The CAT — Controls to learn before anything else
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OverviewThe CAT [HORROR] drops you inside a locked hotel with one goal: find three keycards and reach the elevator before the hat-wearing cat finds you. This guide covers controls, how the cat tracks you, where to search, and how grades are awarded.
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Controls to learn before anything else
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The game supports keyboard, controller, and mobile on-screen buttons. Sprint and crouch are the two most important inputs because they directly affect whether the cat can hear you.
- Sprint mapped to Shift on keyboard or L3 on controller moves you fast but makes noise the cat can hear
- Crouch mapped to C on keyboard or B on controller lets you move in complete silence
- Flashlight mapped to F on keyboard or Y on controller toggles on and off
- Mouse unlock on PC mapped to G
- Mobile players use the on-screen buttons for all of the above
How the cat tracks you
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The cat patrols the corridors and listens for the player. Running produces noise it can hear. Crouching removes that noise entirely. Your flashlight helps you see, but it also reveals your position to the cat.
Finding all three keycards
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The hotel is split into three distinct areas, and each one holds a keycard. All three are required to operate the elevator and escape.
- Guest rooms search the room area thoroughly until you locate the keycard
- Offices work through the office section and pick up the keycard
- Service wing explore the service area and collect the final keycard
- Elevator once all three keycards are in hand, head to the elevator and use them to escape
Solo play versus playing with friends
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The game supports both solo runs and co-op sessions. The core objective does not change between them.
| Solo | you search and navigate entirely on your own |
| Co-op | up to three friends can join |
Run grades: A and S
SummaryWhen you survive and escape, the game judges how well you performed and awards a grade. Two grades have associated badges you can unlock.
- A grade awarded for reaching A Grade in a run, recognized with a badge
- S grade awarded for an especially strong performance, recognized with a separate badge
Glossary
Glossary- Keycard
- One of three items scattered across the hotel that must all be collected before the elevator will open.
- Sprint
- Fast movement using Shift or L3 that produces sound the cat can hear.
- Crouch
- Silent movement using C or B that lets you pass near the cat without being detected.
- Grade
- A rating given at the end of a successful run, with A and S being the two grades that award badges.
Common questions
FAQCan I finish the game alone?
Yes, the game fully supports solo play. If you want company, you can bring up to three friends into the same session.
What does 'three lives but only one' mean?
The game gives you three lives, but the cat only needs one.
Does crouching really stop the cat from hearing me?
Yes. Crouch and the cat hears nothing at all.
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