Ylem's Cat Blends Outer Wilds-Style Discovery With Cat Behavior Puzzles
Diamond Cat, a Guangzhou-based studio formed last October with six members, announced Ylem's Cat for PC via Steam, targeting a 2028 release. The game is a knowledge-unlock action adventure starring a girl and a cat named Mio. The girl's name varies across sources: Automaton calls her Jasmine, while Denfaminicogamer uses Molly; both agree Mio is a shape-shifting cat. Players explore a dying world, seeking the truth behind the silent Three Giants and a missing mother. Mio has three forms: Big Cat, which acts as a mount and crowd-control fighter; Medium Cat, an agile combat partner and puzzle tool; and Small Cat, which hides in the girl's hood. Puzzles rely on cat behaviors, such as pouncing at invisible objects, scratching hidden doors, and hissing at enemies. Combat blends melee and bow attacks, with skill trees for dodging, strong attacks, and long-range shooting. The team cites The Outer Wilds and TUNIC as inspirations, aiming to recreate the feeling of discovery. The trial version included one boss and a hidden boss, with details under embargo. Expected playtime is 15 to 20 hours. The game currently supports English and Chinese, with Japanese not yet supported.