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Meowtabolism - Examining Feline Behavior within Unicellular Algae

Explore the interior of an algal cell on your four paws. Built with experimental data and populated with actual protein structures, Meowtabolism offers a glimpse of the vast world inside the basic functional unit of life. (free Demo includes full content)

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Release Date:

Jun 16, 2026

Developer:

Kasia and Associates

Publisher:

Kasia and Associates

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Early Access Game

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Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We would like to invite players to test the game and provide feedback. Comments from players might also motivate the developers to avoid endless procrastination.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Hopefully the full game will be released sometime in 2027, although the exact release date can vary.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“In the full game, we plan to allow players to visit most organelles of an algal cell and a complete story line. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version allow players to explore the mitochondria, ER and chloroplast, and include the first part of the story.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“A free version will always be available, and players can decide to pay more to show their support.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“In addition to Steam Community Hub, a discord group has been set up to recieve comments from players. ”

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About This Game

Note: The "DEMO" version is the same as the full game and will remain identical in future updates. It will always be free to enjoy the game (and learn biology), but purchasing the full game to support the developers is also welcome.

Explore the Cell

Embark on an adventure inside an algal cell. Journey through its expansive microscopic world, uncover hundreds of proteins. Jump, fight, solve puzzles, catalyze reactions, and perhaps discover why you find yourself within this cell in the first place.

Game Features

Immerse yourself in a hand crafted microscopic world built using experimental data from cryogenic electron microscopy/tomography, volume electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, and sequence based structure prediction.
Solve puzzles designed based on mechanisms of biological processes to reach new areas and unlock hidden content.
Experience a narrative-driven storyline that unfolds throughout your adventure. Reveal the secrets hidden inside the cell.
Catalyze biochemical reactions in multiple cellular metabolic pathways. Discover diverse molecules and (be forced to) learn cell biology in the game.
Enjoy breathtaking visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, showcasing the intricate and crowded cellular environment at atomic resolution.

Current Stage of Development

Currently, players can explore the mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum and the chloroplast in the game. Inside the cell, there are 100+ different proteins and many other collectible items to be found. This should account for about 50% of the total content in the final release. More areas will be released soon (or slowly) depending on the developers’ level of procrastination.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some protein structures shown in the game are predicted by AlphaFold, an AI-based tool. The description for some proteins shown in the museum are polished by Gemini and verified by a human for scientific correctness.

System Requirements

Windows

SteamOS + Linux

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space