Because this is a fan mod and not on Steam, installation requires a few careful steps. Do not download from random pop-up ads. Always use the official FavoriteCat GitHub or the community-run ModDB mirror.
Since the FavoriteCat Updated version dropped three weeks ago, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. On the r/TastyCurse subreddit, the stickied thread "[MEGATHREAD] V27 FavoriteCat is the definitive edition" has over 1,200 upvotes.
User ChefBoiRage writes:
“I had given up on Tasty Curse after the dev abandoned it. V27 was good but buggy. FavoriteCat didn’t just patch it; they made it better. The new cat items are silly but balanced, and the game finally feels complete.” tasty curse v27 favoritecat updated
Conversely, purists have criticized the update for being too forgiving. HardcoreDungeonEater comments:
“The Whisker Save ruins the tension. Part of Tasty Curse’s identity was the permanent death mechanic. FavoriteCat turned it into a casual game.”
FavoriteCat responded in a Discord AMA:
“I respect the original vision, but accessibility isn't a sin. You can turn off Whisker Save in the options. The goal was to let more people reach the late-game content we worked so hard on.” Because this is a fan mod and not
The term "favoritecat" appears to be a specific reference tied to the source code repository or the developer handling the recent updates.
FavoriteCat has also updated the visual assets. While keeping the original pixel-art aesthetic, v27 introduces dynamic lighting for "digestion particles." More importantly, the OST has been remastered. The "Belly of the Beast" boss theme now includes a low-frequency rumble that subwoofer owners will either love or hate. Since the FavoriteCat Updated version dropped three weeks
The changelog for Version 27 is massive. Here are the highlights that have the community buzzing.
FavoriteCat remains cryptic. In the patch notes, a single line reads: "v27 is the full meal. But digestion takes time. Maybe we are full. Or maybe... we are just hungry again."
Given the success of this update, dataminers have found references to a "New Game+" mode and a "Thanksgiving expansion" within the v27 files. For now, FavoriteCat has earned their reputation. They have taken a broken, brilliant game and turned it into a masterpiece of the horror-RPG genre.
Unlike many modders who seek recognition, FavoriteCat refused donations and provided minimal documentation. Their only public statement: “Curses should be funny, not frustrating. And cats help.” This minimalist, user-first ethos resonated strongly, spawning fan art of a feline chef character now unofficially adopted as the mod’s mascot.
