BEFORE YOU PLAY
Before you play
- Controls
- Move using the arrow keys or WASD; press 'Z' to undo, and 'Enter' to view the map.
- Languages
- English
- Price/Version
- A completed, released version. Available for free as an HTML5 game playable in a web browser.
- Playtime
- The official page estimates an average session length of several hours.
- Visual Aids
- The official page notes support for color vision and an interactive tutorial.
ABOUT THE GAME
Solve the puzzle
within N steps.
"N Step Steve: part 1" is an HTML5 puzzle game where you must rescue kittens by completing each puzzle within a set number of steps (N). Use the arrow keys or WASD to move, the Z key to undo a move, and the Enter key to display the full map. The official page presents this as a released, browser-exclusive title.
COUNT EVERY STEP
On a grid,
numbers and a cat await.
In the official gameplay view, the green grid features flags marked with numbers, floor tiles with arrows, and rocks, with an orange cat standing in the bottom-right corner. Another cat is also visible in the bottom-left area of the board.

Image: Official itch.io page / Created by: Ethan Clark (EPICPIKAGUY)
Solve each puzzle in N steps
The official description highlights "N steps to solve them" as the core rule. Move the cat across a grid and construct a solution within a specified number of steps.
Includes an "undo" feature and an overview map.
The 'Z' key is assigned to undo the last move, and the 'Enter' key displays the map. Movement is controlled using either the arrow keys or the WASD keys.
Visual aids and a tutorial are provided.
The official page’s accessibility section highlights considerations for color vision and the inclusion of an interactive tutorial.
Match the number of steps,
and reach the cats.
Verified on the creator's official itch.io page on July 19, 2026. The core rules, controls, browser-based format, duration, language, accessibility features, and information regarding Part 2 are all based on the same webpage. The images shown are official gameplay screenshots from that page. Sources: Official page for "N Step Steve: Part 1" by Ethan Clark
STREAMING INFO
Streaming and video uploads
While the official website and distribution page were reviewed, no specific policy regarding public live streaming, video uploads, or monetization could be found. This does not necessarily imply that such activities are prohibited.
“Unconfirmed” does not mean streaming is prohibited. We have not confirmed an official policy for the general public.












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