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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD FX-4350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 970 / R9 390X DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Controller Recommended. Minimum VRAM requirement is 3GB. (If you have a laptop with an Intel Graphics Card, the game will probably not run)

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Cat Ear Headphones Notes supplémentaires : Controller Recommended

Kitten Burst

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Released January 20, 2024
sample: 370 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 416 reviews (« Very Positive »)
17,99€ 13,49€ -25%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A neon-soaked adventure where kittens race through a Y2K-inspired world, packed with Y2K nostalgia and a soundtrack that refuses to fade out. Over half have already spent 10 hours or more behind the wheel—and they’re asking for more laps.

What it's about: Kitten Burst is an Adventure/Racing Game about a Flying Cat set in the year 200X. Explore Sites on the Web, Race through Circuits, & Battle Bullet Hell Bosses to Save Cyberspace.

In-game

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« YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A HANDBAG YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CAR YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A TELEVISION YOU WOULDN'T RIP MY HEART YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A MOVIE YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CAR YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A SONG FROM ME YOU WOULDN'T RIP MY HEART »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 16 h played4111
« high 9/10, I dont know what i expected seeing the game from trailers and gameplay, but hands on, its a sincere lovely piece both in love with and in conflict with the internet as we've made it, and its fantastic, play it. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 8 h played1
« I never want to meet the kind of person who can frown while playing this game »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 22 h played11
« An amazing game with a lot of character and some very fun gameplay! Definitely one to 100%, which thankfully won’t drain years of my life to do! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 11 h played1
« qualifies as the an amazing racing game, bullet hell game, and visual novel all at the same time somehow. the story is amazing and i recommend going in blind »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 23 h played1
« Story is kinda nonsense and the game isn't that interesting outside of boss fights. Pass. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 8 h played
« you just fly around its kinda boring »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« This is the best game! This one right here! There are tons of amazing games on Steam, and yet none of them manage to beat Kitten Burst. Congratulations, You Won! GL;HF »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 20 h played11
« Impeccable aesthetic, even better music. I love this game so much. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 35 h played1

In players' words

« YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A HANDBAG YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CAR YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A TELEVISION YOU WOULDN'T RIP MY HEART YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A MOVIE YOU WOULDN'T DOWNLOAD A CAR YOU WOULDN'T STEAL A SONG FROM ME YOU WOULDN'T RIP MY HEART »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 16 h played4111
« Story is kinda nonsense and the game isn't that interesting outside of boss fights. Pass. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 8 h played
« high 9/10, I dont know what i expected seeing the game from trailers and gameplay, but hands on, its a sincere lovely piece both in love with and in conflict with the internet as we've made it, and its fantastic, play it. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 8 h played1
« you just fly around its kinda boring »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« I never want to meet the kind of person who can frown while playing this game »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 22 h played11
« This is the best game! This one right here! There are tons of amazing games on Steam, and yet none of them manage to beat Kitten Burst. Congratulations, You Won! GL;HF »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 20 h played11
« An amazing game with a lot of character and some very fun gameplay! Definitely one to 100%, which thankfully won’t drain years of my life to do! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 11 h played1
« Impeccable aesthetic, even better music. I love this game so much. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 35 h played1
« qualifies as the an amazing racing game, bullet hell game, and visual novel all at the same time somehow. the story is amazing and i recommend going in blind »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 23 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
96 % pos · n=105
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=102
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=89
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=71
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=15
Performance
0 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing10510113
Gameplay10282713
Audio / music898900
Graphics / art716812
Interface / UX15609
Performance5005
Content / longevity4301
Stability / bugs4004
Value for money2101
Multiplayer2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.8 h.

<2h
81 % (n=16)
2-10h
96 % (n=118)
10-25h
100 % (n=192)
>25h
100 % (n=44)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2024 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2024 : 100% positive100FebMay 2024 : 100% positive100MayJun 2024 : 94% positive94JunJul 2024 : 100% positive100JulNov 2024 : 100% positive100NovDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanNov 2025 : 100% positive100Nov

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

9,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 26,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • The story steals the show: 101 positive mentions out of 105, weaving nostalgia and emotion into every checkpoint.
  • Music and audio design steal the spotlight: 89 positive mentions and zero negatives, with the soundtrack praised as unforgettable.
  • Graphics and vibe are a love letter to the early 2000s: 68 positive mentions out of 71, calling it a visual treat with strong atmosphere.

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles at the starting line: 5 negative mentions, zero positives, with crashes or frame drops occasionally derailing the fun.
  • UI frustrates more than it guides: 9 negative mentions out of 15, with menus and controls feeling clunky in the heat of the race.

Who is it for?

Fans of quirky, story-rich racing games with a retro twist will find a cozy home here. Players craving tight controls or cutting-edge performance may want to temper expectations.

Is Kitten Burst worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 416 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: The story steals the show. Current price: 13,49€ (25% off).

Verdict

A charming, heart-on-its-sleeve adventure that refuses to let go of its players. Its flaws are minor scratches on an otherwise gleaming paint job—one most will happily forgive after the final lap.

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