Squicky

Somewhere in a blocky little house, a mouse has a big problem. The cats have moved in, and in Squicky they are exactly the same size as you, which sounds fair until you remember you are still the one on the menu. This is one of those cat games where the mouse finally gets to fight back.

Your job is easy to explain and tricky to pull off. Run from the left side of each level to the exit on the right, grab every key to unlock the door, and scoop up as many coins as you can along the way.

You only have one hit point. Touch a cat or drop into a pit and the level starts over, so every jump counts.

🎮️ How to play

Squicky is a 2D platformer played with the keyboard, and the controls fit comfortably under one hand.

• Use A or the Left arrow to move left.
• Use D or the Right arrow to move right.
• Press W or the Up arrow to climb ladders.
• Press Spacebar to jump.

The game also runs in mobile browsers in landscape mode, where the same moves are handled with touch.

⚡ Quick summary

• Guide a brave little mouse through levels packed with gaps, ladders and prowling cats.
• Find every key in the stage, because the exit door stays locked until you do.
• Bounce on a cat's head to knock it out, just like in a classic platformer.
• Drink a magic potion to become invincible for a short time and push through danger.
• Hop into a small plane to fly over the level and pull off a daring escape.
• Race the timer in the top left corner to push your score even higher.

⭐ Key features

• Square, blocky characters with a cute cartoon look.
• A cat-and-mouse twist on animal games where the cats are your size.
• Keys, coins, potions and even a plane to use.
• Slippery, momentum-based movement that rewards careful play.
• A score built from coins, defeated cats and speed.
• Playable in seven languages, including Spanish, German and Russian.

Each stage is a short adventure from left to right, but the layouts get busier as you go, with more cats on patrol and wider gaps to clear. Your score climbs with every coin you grab, every cat you stomp and every second you shave off the clock, so there is always a reason to replay a level.

Everything is built from simple, chunky shapes and bright colors, which keeps the screen easy to read even when things get hectic. The cheerful music and snappy sound effects match the light mood, so a failed run never feels too harsh.

🧠 Tips & tricks

• Slow down before ledges, because the floors have very little grip and it is easy to slide right off.
• Remember that platforms are solid, so you cannot jump up through them or drop down through them.
• Check where a cat is walking before you climb a ladder near it, since ladders need a precise press to grab.
• Save the magic potion for the most crowded part of a level instead of using it right away.
• Learn the route on your first run, then go back for every coin and a faster time.

If you like quick levels that test your timing more than your patience, Squicky is a neat little skill game to keep in your rotation. Grab your first key, stay clear of those whiskers, and start building the richest mouse fortune in the world.

🎥 Video gameplay

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📋 Game details

Game title

Squicky

Published

at Tambi Games

Technology

HTML5

Platforms

Desktop Browser, Mobile

Tambi Games editor ratings

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.7/5)

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the mouse fight back against the cats:

A: Yes. Jump on a cat's head to defeat it, and every cat you take out adds to your score:

Q: Why won't the exit door open:

A: The door stays locked until you collect every key in the level. Look for any key you skipped, then head back to the exit:

Q: What do the magic potions do:

A: A magic potion makes your mouse invincible for a short time. Cats can't hurt you while it lasts, so use it to rush through a tough section:

Q: How is my score calculated:

A: Your score goes up with the coins you collect and the cats you defeat, and finishing quickly helps too. The timer and coin counter sit in the top left corner:

Q: Why does my mouse keep sliding off platforms:

A: The surfaces have very little friction, so the mouse keeps moving for a moment after you let go. Ease off earlier as you get close to an edge: