Touted as "a tribute to the golden age of 3D platformers," the upcoming action-adventure game Scratch The Cat blends old-school game mechanics with a unique musical twist. Scratch The Cat is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles in the second half of 2026, and players can get an early look at the familiar elements and surprising twists that await in this fresh take on retro classics.
The 90s established a key era in gaming history, with the transition from 2D side-scrollers like Super Mario Bros. to 3D platforming video games like Banjo-Kazooie setting a major trend that would carry through the early and mid-2000s. While that trend tapered off and was replaced with other key periods in gaming, the recent re-emergence of the 3D-platforming genre has set the stage for new entries that pack a nostalgic punch.
Steam Next Fest includes an early look at an upcoming platformer that combines the gameplay of Little Big Planet with the themes of Lies of P.
Developer FlatPonies has revealed the first official announcement trailer for Scratch The Cat, a 3D platformer that pays homage to...
