Last updated on: November 27, 2023 by Crystal Uys
If you are a cat lover and video game enthusiast, you may be wondering what games are available to fulfill your love of cats and games. We’ve compiled a list of the 17 best cat video games for various platforms, including PC, consoles, and, yes, even smartphone apps. Read on to learn more about these games and find your next obsession.
Our 17 favorite video games about cats
1. Wandering
Developer: | BlueTwelve Studio |
Release: | 2022 |
Platform: | PS4, PS5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, macOS |
Wander is a third-person cat adventure game set in a decaying cybercity. Not only does this clever game allow you to participate in classic cat activities, like pushing objects off ledges, but underneath is a great story.
2. Mushroom Cats
Developer: | Anatoly Loginovskikh |
Release: | 2019 |
Platform: | the Windows |
Mushroom Cats is a point-and-click game available on Steam. This adorable game is about cats living on a magic mushroom. The name of the game is literally putting hats on cats. While Mushroom Cats probably won’t win any awards, it’s a nice, quick game for people looking to relax for a few minutes without having to play at high stakes.
3. Cat and ghostly road
Developer: | BOV |
Release: | 2020 |
Platform: | the Windows |
Cat and ghostly road is an adventure game that follows a cat in search of his master’s soul, which a demon stole from him. This atmospheric indie point-and-click game may seem high-stakes, but it has a laid-back vibe and a rather meditative soundtrack. The scenery is beautiful and doesn’t take itself too seriously, making it a relaxing experience.
4. Catlateral damage
Developer: | Manekoware, fire hose games |
Release: | 2015 |
Platform: | Windows, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch |
Catlateral damage is a destruction-focused first-person cat simulator where you play as a rampaging house cat. Your goal is to knock over as many things and destroy as many collectibles as possible. It’s a fun game, but it’s even more fun if you have the option to play in virtual reality for a truly immersive experience.
5. The cat goes fishing
Developer: | Cat5Games |
Release: | 2015 |
Platform: | the Windows |
The cat goes fishing That’s pretty much what you’d expect from the title: a game centered around a cat who spends his day catching fish. This charming and cozy game focuses on developing your cat’s skills as a “fishing cat” so he can unlock better rods and catch valuable fish.
6. Copier
Developer: | Spoon of wonder |
Release: | Not yet published |
Platform: | Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, macOS |
If you want to add a narrative-driven indie game to your list of games to play, do it Copycat. Although this game hasn’t been released yet, it’s worth considering thanks to its fantastic storyline and beautiful scenery. This wholesome game is about rejection, belonging, and learning the true meaning of “home.”
7. Kitt.io
Developer: | Ammonite Design Studios Ltd. |
Release: | 2020 |
Platform: | Windows, Android |
Kitt.io is a game for cat collectors. The goal is to collect kittens on different maps, steal followers from other cats and get the highest number of followers. This game is available for PC players, as well as those with Android smartphones.
8. The story of a street cat
Developer: | feesmodev |
Release: | 2019 |
Platform: | Windows, iOS, macOS, PS4, Nintendo Switch |
The story of a street cat follows a baby kitten whose mother is taken away from him. It’s up to you, the player, to help the kitten survive so he can be reunited with his family. This pixelated style game is very reminiscent of popular ones from the 80s, so don’t expect as much here in terms of beautiful scenery or gameplay.
9. The Purring Quest
Developer: | Valhalla Cats |
Release: | 2015 |
Platform: | the Windows |
The purring quest allows players to take on the role of Kimchi, a cat whose adventures lead him to meet a variety of famous cats. This hand-drawn game has a beautiful orchestral soundtrack and great graphics, making it very engaging. Plus, a percentage of profits from game sales are donated to animal protection organizations so you can feel proud of your contribution to a worthy cause.
10. Robot Cat
Developer: | Doinksoft |
Release: | 2019 |
Platform: | Windows, Nintendo Switch |
Robot Cat is a retro-style side-scrolling game that combines pixel art with an armored robot, allowing players to embark on a dangerous trek through an alien world as a robot cat. The goal of the game is to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
11. Neko Atsume: Cat Collector
Developer: | Hit Point Co. |
Release: | 2014 |
Platform: | Android, iOS |
Neko Atsume: Cat Collector is a single-player mobile game that gives players a customizable backyard space for stray cats to come visit. Your feline visitors will leave fish in their wake, which you can spend on improvements for your garden and toys for your garden guests.
12. Night in the woods
Developer: | Infinite Fall |
Release: | 2017 |
Platform: | Windows, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, iOS |
Night in the woods is an adventure game with deeply touching themes about coming home one day and discovering that everything has changed forever. You’ll play as a college dropout cat named Mae Borowski as she realizes that her old life and the friends she left behind are no longer as she left them.
13. Cattails
Developer: | Development of the falcon |
Release: | 2017 |
Platform: | Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch |
Cattails is a role-playing game that allows players to play as a cat in the mysterious colony of Wildwood. You’ll need to hunt prey, harvest herbs, and collect treasure while defending your home from intruders. You can even fall in love with one of the non-playable cats and raise a family of kittens. This adorable and cozy RPG is for people looking for a casual and relaxing cat-centric game.
14. Cat Quest
Developer: | The Gentlebros |
Release: | 2017 |
Platform: | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PS4 |
Cat Quest is a top-down action role-playing game reminiscent of the game it’s based on: Dragon Quest. The setting takes place in Felingard, an open-world kingdom, where you will take control of your adventurous cat on a mission to save his sister.
15. Play with Gilbert – Remake
Developer: | Jouré Visser |
Release: | 2017 |
Platform: | the Windows |
Play with Gilbert is a third-person sandbox game for young children that encourages role-play and curiosity. This game’s simplified control system is perfect for introducing young players to video games because it allows them to take your cat around the world it’s clear.
16. Magic Cat
Developer: | Kucing Rembes |
Release: | 2017 |
Platform: | Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch |
Magic Cat is a side-scrolling game inspired by retro games from the 16-bit era. It includes a magic cat and dozens of levels with their own unique end boss battle. This visually appealing game has a good level of challenge and has tons of replayability and story to keep you interested.
17. World of Rain
Developer: | Video Cult |
Release: | 2017 |
Platform: | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch |
Rain World is a survival platform game in which players take control of the main character, a “slugcat” who is a nomadic feline-like creature, both prey and predator in a broken ecosystem. You must brave other predators to find food to survive before the rain starts falling, and you must hide to hide.
Types of video games for cats
If you’ve been gaming for a while, you already know that there are countless types of video games. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular styles you’ll find in the cat-centric gaming sphere:
- Adventure games This is where players assume the role of a protagonist in an interactive story (e.g. Wander)
- Role games This is where players assume the role of a character in a fictional setting and must play roles in a narrative (e.g. Cattails)
- Action-adventure games are a hybrid genre combining elements of action and adventure. They typically present situational problems that the player must explore and resolve (e.g., Cat Quest)
- Sandbox Games are typically associated with player choice and open environments. There is often non-linear gameplay (e.g. Play with Gilbert)
- Survival games take place in hostile, intense and often open environments. Players start with minimal equipment and must collect resources like tools or weapons (e.g. Rain world)
Conclusion
Whether you’re a PC gamer, a console gamer, or prefer to play with apps on your phone, or if you’re an RPG player or enjoy a good side-scrolling, there are video games centered around cats that will appeal to your game style.
Featured image credit: Africa Studio, Shutterstock
About the Author
Mom cat to Ivy – a feisty little rescue kitten who is her one and only child. For the moment! Throughout her life, she was introduced to the special love found in the bond with a cat. Having owned several felines, she is more than certain that their love is unmatched, unconditional and unlike any other. Passionate about educating the public about everything there is to know about felines, their behavior and their unique personalities, Crystal is dedicated to ensuring that all cats and their owners know the importance of mindful living – and to love!