The Runaway Cats
A turn-based puzzle in which you place obstacles tile by tile to stop a cat escaping the maze.
The Runaway Cats is a chase where you never move. The cat does the running, and your only tool is the tile you choose to block each turn. Every time you pick a tile, the cat answers by stepping to the next one, so the game plays like a quiet duel of moves and counter-moves.
The goal is to catch her. That means narrowing her path until every route is closed and there is no exit left. The description is clear that she is an intelligent opponent: she will try to break out of the maze at every chance, so a careless block simply opens a door somewhere else.
That turns a simple rule set into a real thinking puzzle. You have to look ahead, predict where she will head next and build a trap rather than just reacting to her last step. Players who enjoy short logic problems with one clear win condition will find a lot to chew on here.
Controls
Click or tap a tile to block it with an obstacle.
How to Play
- Look at where the cat stands and where the exits are.
- Choose a tile to block with an obstacle.
- Watch the cat move to her next tile.
- Keep closing paths until she has no way out.
Tips & Tricks
Do not only block the tile next to the cat. Building a wall a few tiles ahead of her usually closes more escape routes per move.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you win The Runaway Cats?
Narrow the cat's path with obstacles until she is trapped and has no exit.
Does the cat move after every turn?
Yes. Each time you choose a tile, the cat moves to the next one unless she is already in a trap.
