Cat’s Request

An extraterrestrial cat working as a detective gives this indie mystery a stranger, more playful edge than its cyberpunk setting initially suggests. Ash lives in a sprawling metropolis controlled by artificial intelligence, alongside a virtual assistant whose abilities prove just as important as the detective’s instincts. When a destructive virus begins threatening every conscious program in the city, a seemingly peaceful routine turns into an investigation involving hidden motives, uneasy technology, and a criminal who stays out of sight. The mood balances futuristic intrigue with character-driven adventure rather than leaning entirely into bleak sci-fi.

Most of the experience revolves around accepting jobs, following leads, speaking with the city’s inhabitants, and using the rewards from completed work to keep moving forward. Ash and the assistant can be swapped at key moments, with each character able to enter different areas or solve problems the other cannot, making cooperation the central puzzle mechanic. Item creation through a generator adds another practical layer to progression, while a mental-health system suggests that Ash’s condition needs attention alongside the case itself. Expect a slower investigative rhythm built around exploration, task completion, and piecing together what the virus means for a society dependent on intelligent software.

Cat’s Request stands out most through its unusual hero-and-AI-partner setup: one is a physical alien detective, while the other navigates the digital side of a machine-run world. Its setting has the ingredients of classic cyberpunk—corporate-feeling systems, artificial minds, and a city with secrets—but the feline protagonist keeps the tone more distinctive than a standard hard-boiled detective story. The character-switching structure should appeal to players who enjoy compact narrative adventures where access to new spaces is tied to the right companion rather than combat skill. Fans of dialogue-led mysteries, light crafting, and atmospheric sci-fi investigation are the best fit, especially those who like the puzzle-focused pacing of point-and-click adventures more than action-heavy cyberpunk games.