Game Overview
A deceptively cozy scavenger hunt turns into a lengthy, lightly bittersweet story about four friends trying to hold their struggling game studio together. Across 84 hand-crafted stages, players comb busy illustrated scenes for missing cats, odd objects, and details that gradually reveal more about the people behind the project. The mood is mostly relaxed and playful, but an optional streak of dark humor gives the narrative more bite for players who want it. It is a picture-search game with far more personality and story investment than its simple premise initially suggests.
Each level asks you to scan a dense scene, identify requested items, and keep an eye out for secrets beyond the main cat-hunting objective. Thousands of collectibles make careful observation the central skill, while spot-the-difference sequences and hidden alternate modes break up the routine. Three difficulty settings change the goals rather than merely making objects harder to see, encouraging repeat visits for completionists who want to uncover everything. There is no pressure to rush: extensive accessibility settings let players adjust the experience to suit a calm, methodical session or a more demanding challenge.
What makes it stand out is the way its casual hidden-object structure supports an ongoing meta-story about creative work, friendship, and the instability of making games together. Its hand-built levels reward patience without leaning on reflexes, and the changing objectives help prevent dozens of searches from feeling entirely identical. Fans of hidden-object collections, Where’s Waldo-style visual puzzles, or gentle indie games with a surprisingly personal narrative should find plenty to enjoy here. Newcomers can use the more forgiving options, while dedicated seekers get a substantial 20-plus-hour hunt packed with secrets and replayable goals.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Find Matt's Cats folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Played with mouse
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Find Matt’s Cats?
After extracting Find Matt’s Cats, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 273.40 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.