Mayhem in Single Valley
Mayhem in Single Valley
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Cat Named Mojave
Developer Stargazers Studios
Stranded in the desert, your only hope of escaping rests in a strange Catman. His one request: hunt down surreal creatures, skin them, and chop them up so he can keep them as trophies. From the Steam store page
229 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
96
LovedLoved
198 positive · 8 negative
95% range 93–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 198 | 8 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
236 of 244 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
97% recommend · 197 yes, 7 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 204 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (332 of 347 positive).
Players praise the game's unique, bizarre atmosphere and unsettling horror. [1][2][3] Many reviewers highlight the strong writing and memorable characters, especially Mojave. [4][5][6] Some players criticize the lack of impactful choices and a perceived shallow story. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [1]
9/10 – Broke down in the desert, met a Catman, and now I’m hunting nightmare creatures to decorate his basement. Late-90s PS1-style visuals, deliciously bizarre vibes, and gameplay that’s equal parts creepy and charming. Weird, bold, unforgettable—and I loved every cursed minute. 🐱🏜️🔪 Follow my curator page for more cursed road trips, basement trophies, and cats you should definitely not trust. 🐱🏜️🔪 …
- [4]
If you loved MouthWashing and needed another fix like that. this is the game for you.. but better. This game blew my expectations out of the water. It has everything I could want out of a game like this. Story focused, deeply complex characters with difficult choices you have to make. All of this steeped in horror and witty humor. This game did the one thing no other game has been able to do ever, in that it made me …
- [5]
cat named mojave is a beautifully written horror game that was definitely a welcomed surprise for me. one of the only horror games to leave me sick and scared, while also extremely speculative. could not recommend it more.
- [2]
Visceral, strange and unpleasant. I played it through twice to see some things I had missed, but wasn't bothered about acing the mini games in order to get 100% achievements. This game is an upsetting peek into the life of somebody having a really weird day. It was tense and kept me on my toes, checking behind me and second guessing everything the characters said to me. I loved this hot dry and heavy atmosphere of …
- [3]
This game... I don't know how to put it into words, it made me feel, uncomfortable and disturbed yea but its so strange. The story, enviorments, characters, and sound desing all come together to make this strange terrifying story. Dont play if easily grossed out.
Summarised from 34 of the 225 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
97% of the 204 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Cat Named Mojave. The complaint that keeps coming up: lack of impactful choices and multiple endings. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 229 · most liked first👻 First gaming event of the year - Dreamscape #4 in Akihabara which was horror-themed. Saw some familiar faces, some games I already adore and ones I came to love. Shout out: 🐱 Cat Named Mojave 🚶 A Passing In The Night (@thisisdotiris.bsky.social) 🕹️ ※This Game Is Not Real (@ruuya1124.bsky.social)
neutral · AI labelView post →9/10 – Broke down in the desert, met a Catman, and now I’m hunting nightmare creatures to decorate his basement. Late-90s PS1-style visuals, deliciously bizarre vibes, and gameplay that’s equal parts creepy and charming. Weird, bold, unforgettable—and I loved every cursed minute. 🐱🏜️🔪 Follow my curator page for more cursed road trips, basement trophies, and cats you should definitely not trust. 🐱🏜️🔪 https://store.steampowered.com/curator/42602807-Osiris-Reviews/
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"The uncomfortable truth is, evil looks a lot more boring than people like to admit." I played the entirety of this game during an in-office sleep study. The surreality of playing this game while strapped to diodes and being on camera was a perfect way to experience this game. This game is exceptionally bleak. I am genuinely impressed with the level of bleakness this game achieves in its short runtime. I know it says I played for about 10 hours, but realistically I played for maybe 4 of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know what the hell I played but it sure was something. Highly recommend if you want to experience a total emotional reset and to create a moment in yourlife where you call everything "before I played Cat Named Mojave" and "after I played Cat Named Mojave" ...what a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ trip man jeez
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*Go in blind, some reviews will have spoilers unmarked* Game was a lot of fun, if you are iffy on it, play the demo. Another thing, if you enjoy Mouthwashing, or Chilla's Art games, you'll love this. After about a 2.5 hour run time, it left me wanting to delve back into the world and the characters, something that can't be said for most AAA games these days. This will be on my 100% list (as soon as I get better at the damn shooting ranges). Props to the dev, will definitely check out more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Visceral, strange and unpleasant. I played it through twice to see some things I had missed, but wasn't bothered about acing the mini games in order to get 100% achievements. This game is an upsetting peek into the life of somebody having a really weird day. It was tense and kept me on my toes, checking behind me and second guessing everything the characters said to me. I loved this hot dry and heavy atmosphere of uncertainty yet the inevitability of fulfilling my role in the story. Great…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mojave is so kind. He feeds us, gives us a good solid days work, helps get us out of trouble and walks us to our vehicle to make sure we get there safely after letting us stay with him for the night. I do trust him
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Edit because someone complained about spoilers. Its edgy and short. People compare it to mouthwashing, which it is not that.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you loved MouthWashing and needed another fix like that. this is the game for you.. but better. This game blew my expectations out of the water. It has everything I could want out of a game like this. Story focused, deeply complex characters with difficult choices you have to make. All of this steeped in horror and witty humor. This game did the one thing no other game has been able to do ever, in that it made me question my own moral compass. Bravo to the devs! Do yourself a favor and GET…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →become best friends with a Cat Named Mojave in this surreal horror game about... a cat named mojave
neutral · AI labelView post →Fanart for the game “Cat named Mojave”! I watched funky Frog Bait play the game and I love Mojave sm he’s such a vibe. Love this evil little ginger. #catnamedmojave #fanart #indiegame #catnamedmojavefanart #digitalart
neutral · AI labelView post →cat named mojave is a beautifully written horror game that was definitely a welcomed surprise for me. one of the only horror games to leave me sick and scared, while also extremely speculative. could not recommend it more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The art style, despite its heavy use of stock assets, all blend beautifully. The game's art style is fantastic. PS1 Low Poly may be in vogue to the point of starting to be seen as kinda tacky (though I disagree), I've never seen a game combine it and postprocessing as well as this does. Every environment is a gorgeous but intimidating, heathazy, neverending desert. The world design and visuals make you feel just as trapped as the narrative does. The narrative says what it intends to say, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That was amazing! Literally my new favorite game! Everything I want to say & joke about it I feel like would be a spoiler! I feel like it's something you need to go into knowing little to nothing about. I will be playing this again!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game... I don't know how to put it into words, it made me feel, uncomfortable and disturbed yea but its so strange. The story, enviorments, characters, and sound desing all come together to make this strange terrifying story. Dont play if easily grossed out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →in another effort to review every video game that has helped distract me from the crushing weight of my own mortality and the unavoidable horrors of the human condition: i'd give this game an 8.9/10 with the footnote: i kinda started to like mojave, regardless of everything going on. he has a charm to him. he's cool. also i'm about to 100% this game rn so the developer should personally congratulate me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can recommend this if you're into short, linear stories. The game has a great sense of humour, an unique art direction, and it attempts to explore some fun ideas. The premise of this game isn't exactly common so I think it's worth experiencing from that angle. However, and this is something that made me conflicted about this game, if you're expecting any sort of high level of interaction or reactivity, you're not gonna find it here; Which is disappointing given the game's length and some of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This medium is deeply thought-provoking, offering profound insights. In reality, we often fail to confront suffering directly, perhaps it's true that ignorance is bliss. The system boxes us in, and the stark truth is that we feel compressed, our space and time restrict our ability to connect with one another. Undoubtedly, the system obscures what is genuinely real. While I am cautious about recommending this medium to the public, I truly believe it has the potential and is definitely worth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game really hope we get to see more of this with updates, i hope we'll learn more about the lap later on in the game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →edgy ahh game about garfield gone mad but in all seriousness I enjoyed the game of a crazed catman that seeks the death of those around him for skinning and trophies. https://youtu.be/V7xbUCacr9A
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved this game so much!!! Despite the gory graphics and the slight spooks, it still has some of a story, I really liked learning about Mojave and his little bits of past. I wish we could've known more! This is by far my favorite indie horror game. I really like cats, I love the aspect of blood and gore in games especially whenever it comes to things such as cannibalism. Although, I don't know if this would count as cannibalism! Mojave is a very silly (positive) and well written character,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, love the surrealist horror, genuinely funny, my only complaint is that the ending felt a bit unfinished, but I really loved it and will be looking forward to whatever the developers do next.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This wasn’t just a game, it was an experience. It left an impression that stuck with me long after I closed it, and it’s the kind of thing you think about later without really knowing why. If you’re looking for something different that actually feels meaningful, this is worth playing. 10/10 Can't wait for your next game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Delectably dark and ambiguous. Mojave is an interesting dude, with an interesting chore list that you're going to do for him. This is one of those high-falutin thinking games that throws a lot of stuff at you and expects to draw your own conclusions from it. There's a nice soundscape and deliberate art direction.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this one with The Count on New Years Eve after watching an episode of Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat that also happened to be about New Years Eve. I liked this game. It's got a lot of philosophical ideas, life lessons and a beautiful sunset. I'm glad that there was a scene that involved powering on a generator. I think every indie game needs one of those. On the level with the cartoon playing on TV, I pretended I was in the movie Skinamarink. Haha! Did you know I used to collect car…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game sad i couldnt wife up the doe lady
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really good and original take on what has become an oversaturated market of low effort games with no interesting settings/characters. One of the biggest reasons I play games is to see weird unexpected things that just don't happen in reality and this game for sure is one of the more strange experiences you can get from a horror game. Absolutely love the way its written and how each character feels like they have their own unique personalities. Very excited to see what this dev makes in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game surprised me greatly! This right here deserves more attention and I hope it picks up! Amazing work!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cat Named Mojave (Stargazers Studios, 2025), wonderful short horror game I played the other day, features creepy animal people, serial killers and a weird cult. Some rare daytime horror an age where 95% of games achieve spookiness thru darkness and obscurity. Highly recommended if you love cats
positive · AI labelView post →A genuinely affecting experience that never sacrifices it's story for padding or cheap scares. An instant favorite of mine!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wonderfully gross and unnerving
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the best horror games tbh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Cat Named Mojave? More like "pick up and carry x item to y location simulator". Jokes aside I did enjoy this. I was a little worried in the first half it would stumble for the rest, but then the second half ended up stronger. Seemingly this is the first of a series? I'm curious to see where they go next. Surprised there was so much poop stuff in it. People usually stay away from poop stuff even in their serial killer games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As the description might suggest, this game doesn't hold back on gore. But its not just a gore-fest - the game has plenty of hard hitting moments. The game is short - I was able to 100% it in 3.5 hours and that includes going back for acheivements I missed - but I really enjoyed it the whole time. Occasional puzzles, a gun-range mini-game, and awesomely weird lore that hints at a bigger universe with more to discover. I also love how cat-like Mojave is - he's a psychopathic hunter who tries…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An incredibly family friendly game that is fun and engaging for all ages!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the game offers a lot of interesting things to think about. also i love mojave
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love you mojave. i would've killed even more people for you
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A VERY bizarre ride, but not in a bad way at all. Very PS1-esque crunchy game with an interesting narrative, but it accomplishes quite a lot despite the short playtime. My playtime would be even shorter if I didn't get stuck in the corn maze like a moron. They tried to make me feel bad for Mojave but I just couldn't do it lol what a weirdo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly well done. The writing on display here is spectacular. I've been playing a lot of horror or horror-adjacent video games lately and Cat Named Mojave is the most fully-realized example I've seen so far. It's an incredible exploration of existence from the pessimistic perspective. An inferior game would likely stumble and come across as too preachy in its depiction of hurt people hurting other people but this game doesn't do that. Its even difficult to tell if it believes what its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Managed to scare me quite a few times, but the true spine of this game is how horribly uncomfortable it makes you feel. Well worth a playthrough if you like short psychological/introspective indie horrors. Play time was about 2 and a half hrs. I WISH I COULD EXPLORE THE LOWER FLOORS OF THE LAB! I want to know what on earth they did down there!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →FANTASTIC cat based game! It's equal parts silly with some good horror moments. It's a short experience, but really enjoyable and happy I played it. I DO wish it was longer and there was more to it, like in how it ended and stuff, but it's a good deal regardless and a fun and interesting horror experience with a groovy cat that's worth playing! ~ 🗡️🐈😍
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I adopt and orange cat, I will name him "Mojave"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had an awesome time in the 163. episode of my DEV. LIFE show with Mike Gemignani whom we talked about the future of Cat Named Mojave and how every animal in the game is a metaphor and a smybol. youtube.com/watch?v=qXar... #DEVLIFE #gamedeveloper
neutral · AI labelView post →Some call him a freak. Others call him crazy. I call him... Mojave.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mojave will return? He better! This was AWESOME!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An unsettling experience from start to finish. I’m not generally one for horror, but this is definitely worth the price of admission.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i didn't expect this to be so horrific. i really enjoyed it, though. 9/10, minus one point for how hard the shooting range is, i'm not even going to bother with getting those achievements.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are many different types of art. This is one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cat Named Mojave is a very promising title from this developer. Its short and to the point, but there is a lot of things to uncover in its small runtime. This game is at times darkly comic and other times putrid and disgusting, it never feels like it goes overboard with its subject matter (for what it is). Love this game, and I hope to see what this team does next.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Went in blind, and hawt dayum wasn't disappointed one bit. It's an amazing game. 10/10 would love more games likes this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most uncomfortable horror gaming experiences I have ever had. And I have played HUNDREDS of horror games. No real jumpscares - most of the horror comes from the atmosphere and the game's themes which are creepy and discomforting from start to finish. I was also incredibly impressed with the level of writing and narrative. The characters were real and had felshed out personalities - as twisted as they were. The game is thoroughly unhinged, but well made with actual basis for the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game certainly makes you feel something. The retro aesthetics are well done and the sound design is also great, can recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this game for what it is. Actually I wish there was more, except for the scarecrow. That thing can go get his straw eaten by a cow and turned into a cow pie. I wish things could be like in Dusk and it would be possible to blow it away with the shotgun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Come watch me play one of the weirdest and most fun horror games I've seen involving anthropomorphic animals! Cat Named Mojave by Stargazers Studios #indie #indiegame #horrorgame youtu.be/-Xs6ahWZpZc
neutral · AI labelView post →Dark, creepy, and quite humerous at times. Great atmosphere, good dialogue, and some very creepy moments, that all together made for a higly memorable experience. Something I really enjoyed and would suggest others check out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a really cool stylised horror game that grapples with justification of violence and relative morality. Kind of like Mouthwashing x Cormac McCarthy. Despite a high number of stock assets, the environments and ambience in the game are incredible, they feel super immersive and oppressive. It's interesting because the writing both feels amateurish and a bit Mary-Sue, but still has a lot to unpack; and similarly there were some "cheap" horror elements like excessive gore and poop or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This isn't Heathcliff I once knew... Never meet your heroes, kids.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not sure how to explain it but this game is comfortable and unnerving all at the same time. Such a good purchase, especially on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i can fix him. this is an absolute gem of a game. the atmosphere is oppressive and unsettling in a way i have rarely experienced, leaving me sickened but fascinated at the lengths one will go to for a car battery. the writing shines when Mojave waxes philosophical between bouts of brutality, lending credit to his self-asserted main character status. it's a very short ride if you don't feel like straying from the path, but i found myself immersed and wanting more. i will definitely be…
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