The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem launched on October 30, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, published by Outright Games in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and developed by Casual Brothers Ltd. Classification: CONFIRMED for the launch, platforms and the $39.99 price listed on Xbox and Steam; STATEMENT for the publisher's descriptions of the gameplay experience, which have no independent review cited in the sources consulted.
A house becomes a playground
The premise follows the 1957 book: Sally and Johnny are home on a rainy day when the tall-hatted Cat turns the routine into chaos. In the game, the house becomes the stage, with 14 rooms to explore, as the Cat and the Fish follow the action — the first as the engine of chaos, the second as the cautious voice, in the book's classic tension.
Two modes and 18 minigames
Players can choose Sally, Johnny, Thing 1 and Thing 2 or Little Cat A, alone or in local multiplayer for up to four people. In “Find the Cat”, the contest is a hide-and-seek chase around the house, with points for finding the Cat. The challenges span 18 minigames, including catching runaway penguins, decorating giant cakes, Wobbly Golf and Ball Crawl, according to the publisher's materials. Collecting stickers left by the Cat completes an album and unlocks new minigames, and a narrated version of the original book is included in the package, according to launch coverage.
Price and rating
On Xbox and Steam, the listed price is $39.99. The rating shown in official materials is ESRB Everyone, and Outright Games CEO Robin Flodin said in the release that the game “captures everything that makes the Cat in the Hat so special — imagination, laughter and a little bit of chaos.” Prices and availability may vary by store and region, so check the platform page before buying.
Image credit: GameStop — The Cat in the Hat: Rainy Day Mayhem key art.
Sources: Xbox (official game page), Steam, HappyGamer (launch) and Outright Games on Instagram (official launch posts)
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