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About Schrodinger's Cat Burglar
Schrödinger's Cat Burglar follows Mittens, a cat burglar who gains quantum powers after a lab accident. By pressing a button she can split into two independent cats, each of which can be moved separately to solve puzzles inside a secret research facility.
The game mixes brain‑teasing puzzles with a whimsical fashion system, offers drop‑in local co‑op (including Steam Remote Play Together), and hides extra rooms, mouse‑bots, and a mysterious Shadow Cat for players who explore beyond the main heist.
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Quantum Split Mechanic
Pressing a button creates two cats that can be controlled independently. The split lets players place each cat in different locations, allowing simultaneous interaction with switches, doors, or other environmental elements to progress through puzzles.
The game’s description notes that the superstate follows Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle: when nobody is looking, Mittens could be in either location, while observation changes the outcome. This rule forms the logical basis for each puzzle’s challenge.
- Try using one cat to activate a mechanism while the other moves toward the next objective.
- Observe how the presence or absence of an enemy’s line of sight influences which cat can safely pass a door.
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Full Customisation
Players can dress Mittens with hats, choose cat breeds, add accessories, and adjust the level of cat chonkiness. Each visual option applies to either quantum position, letting players personalise each split cat’s appearance.
The fashion system is presented as a break from the physics, offering a range of cosmetic choices without stating any impact on puzzle mechanics or progression.
- Experiment with different hat combinations to see which visual style you enjoy while solving puzzles.
- Switch between cat breeds to compare how each looks when the split is active.
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Drop‑In Local Co‑op
A friend can join at any time using split‑screen local co‑op, controlling one of the two cats. The description emphasizes that the second player can drop in or out without a preset start time.
The same feature is compatible with Steam Remote Play Together, allowing online drop‑in co‑op using the same split‑cat control scheme.
- Coordinate which cat each player will handle before starting a puzzle to avoid duplicated actions.
- Use the Remote Play Together option if you prefer each player on a separate device.
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Brain‑Teasing Puzzle Design
Puzzles revolve around sending items and energy across theoretical spacetime, often requiring the two cats to occupy different positions to open doors, avoid security robots, or move objects into place.
Advanced sections add hidden areas, mouse‑bots, and quantum shards, providing optional challenges for players who seek more intricate puzzles beyond the main storyline.
- Look for objects that one cat can move while the other stays out of sight of security bots.
- When a quantum shard appears, consider how it might alter the timing or placement needed for the split cats.
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