{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8827b8a1eb378827abfe3117","clusterId":"c_b6eebc6edc523a077e00fb59","slug":"schrodinger-s-cat-burglar-scores-86-on-metacritic","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Schrodinger's Cat Burglar Scores 86 on Metacritic","summary":"The puzzle adventure game Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, released on PC via Steam on May 21, 2026, has earned a Metacritic score of 86 based on six reviews. Critics praise its quantum-mechanics-based puzzles, cute cat protagonist, co-op play, and accessibility, comparing it favorably to Portal and Stray.","whyItMatters":"The strong critical reception positions a small indie puzzle title as a standout for its blend of cute aesthetics and genuinely challenging co-op design.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eSchrodinger's Cat Burglar, a puzzle adventure released on May 21, 2026, for PC via Steam, holds a Metacritic score of 86 from six reviews as of writing. Players control a cat caught in a quantum experiment, using its ability to exist in two places at once to solve puzzles. The game supports two-player local co-op, though solo play offers a different experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry Hard Guides gave it 90/100, calling it a quirky concept with Portal-style puzzles that is beginner-friendly. GAMES.CH scored it 87/100, noting it blends Stray's cuteness with Portal's intellectual puzzles and works well for families. GameGrin gave 85/100, describing it as a brain-stimulating game that demands flexible thinking. GameSpew awarded 80/100, calling it adorable and mind-bending, staying just shy of frustration. The game does not support Japanese.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, a quantum-cat puzzle game on Steam, has an 86 Metacritic. Critics call it cute, challenging, and accessible, with co-op that works for families.","twitterPost":"Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, a quantum-cat puzzle game on Steam, has an 86 Metacritic. Critics call it cute, challenging, and accessible, with co-op that works for families.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, a puzzle adventure released May 21 on Steam, has earned an 86 Metacritic from six reviews. Critics praise its quantum-mechanics puzzles, cute cat protagonist, and local co-op, comparing it to Portal and Stray. The game does not support Japanese.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/03/167344.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"Cute, Challenging, and Fun. That's All a Game Needs\\\" - Overseas Review High Score 'Schrodinger's Cat Burglar'\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4310,"outputTokens":594,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780479139,"createdAt":"2026-06-03T09:21:31.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-03T09:29:13.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-03T09:29:13.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_b6eebc6edc523a077e00fb59","canonicalTitle":"「可愛らしく、手応えがあり、面白い。ゲームに必要なのはそれだけだ」海外レビューハイスコア『Schrodinger's Cat Burglar』","representativeArticleId":"a_d94247c21c36ec103b83e04f","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Schrodinger's Cat Burglar\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"review\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-03T08:30:04.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-03T08:30:04.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-03T09:29:13.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/03/167344.html","title":"「可愛らしく、手応えがあり、面白い。ゲームに必要なのはそれだけだ」海外レビューハイスコア『Schrodinger's Cat Burglar』"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Schrodinger's Cat Burglar"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"review","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Schrodinger's Cat Burglar holds a Metacritic score of 86 from six reviews as of writing.","The game was released on May 21, 2026, for PC via Steam.","Players control a cat that uses its ability to exist in two places at once to solve quantum-mechanics-based puzzles.","The game supports two-player local co-op, with solo play offering a different experience.","Try Hard Guides gave the game 90/100, calling it a quirky concept with Portal-style puzzles that is beginner-friendly."]}