Longcat
Longcat is a puzzle game about steering a cat whose body grows as it slides across a board. It suits anyone who likes quiet, logical puzzles and does not mind restarting a level to try again.
Marokdrevakyro team · updated 5 November 2026 · 6 min read
What happens in play
The goal on every level is to fill each empty cell of the board with the cat. The cat does not walk one square at a time. Once you point it in a direction, it keeps moving in a straight line until it meets an obstacle, and its body grows along the way. Poki describes the idea as inspired by snake games, and the comparison helps: the body you leave behind becomes part of the board.
That is where the planning comes in. If your path blocks itself, a cell may become unreachable and the level cannot be finished. Poki's own advice is to restart the level when that happens, and the restart is part of the rhythm rather than a penalty. With more than 1,900 levels listed, early boards teach the sliding rule and later ones ask you to think several turns ahead.
On a computer you can use WASD or the arrow keys. On a phone or tablet you click or tap and drag in the direction you want the cat to go. Both methods do the same thing, so pick whichever feels steadier.
Knobs and keys
- W A S DSlide in a direction
- Arrow keysSlide in a direction
- Click or tap and dragSlide towards the drag
Tips for the first sessions
- 1
Before the first move, look at the whole board and find the cells that are hardest to reach, such as dead ends and corners. Plan the route so that these are visited at the right moment.
- 2
Remember that the cat only stops at an obstacle. A single move can cover a long stretch, so count where it will end up before committing.
- 3
If a level feels stuck after a few moves, restart it. Retracing a failed route with one change is faster than trying to rescue it.
- 4
On a touch screen, keep the drag short and deliberate. A clear straight swipe avoids sending the cat the wrong way.
Who it is made for
People who enjoy thinking a few moves ahead, and who like short problems with a clear right answer. It is also a calm game to leave and return to level by level.
Points to consider
Poki shows ads around the game, as it does for other titles on the platform.
Restarting is frequent, which can feel repetitive if you prefer games that never ask you to go back.
The straight-line sliding rule takes a few levels to feel natural.
Questions about Longcat
How many levels does Longcat have?
Poki lists over 1,900 levels. The count comes from the game's page on Poki and may change when the developer updates it.
What happens if I block my own path?
The level can become impossible to finish. Poki advises restarting the level, which brings the board back to its starting state.
Can I play on a phone?
Poki lists computers, phones and tablets. On touch screens you click or tap and drag to move the cat.
How do I report a mistake on the Longcat page?
Write to support@marokdrevakyro.com. Mention the game name and what looks wrong or unclear, and a person on the Marokdrevakyro team will read it. Corrections to this page are dated on the page itself.