Cats are one of the most popular animals in the world, and it's a challenge to find a person who doesn't love these creatures. And if you suddenly don't have a cat, your neighbour or friend will have two. And as we know, usually the more popular a phenomenon is, the more attempts will be made to show it in video games. But how many games do we know about cats? Of course, the first game that comes to mind is Stray, which was probably the most popular game in the summer of 2022 and created such a stir that it is still being talked about. However, it doesn't end with Stray. There are also cat games about rescuing your sister's cat, searching for the owner in space, returning to your hometown in an attempt to find yourself, and even the cult Skyrim is related to cats. The gg editorial team has found 7 such games (though Stray was not left out) and will tell you more about them so that you know exactly what to play if you adore cats and everything related to them.
Little Kitty, Big City
Little Kitty, Big City is an adventure game where we, in the role of a cute kitten, are lost in a big city. The player's task is to help the kitty find its way home by exploring various city locations, interacting with other animals and solving puzzles. Every corner of the city is full of surprises, from hidden alleys to lively parks. Players can jump, run, climb rooftops, steal food from people, and collect different hats to make the cat stand out among all the creatures. So it's up to you to find your way home, bask in the sun, or make a mess in the open world.
Developer: Double Dagger Studio
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series
Release date: 9 May 2024
Game site: littlekittybigcity
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an epic role-playing game. It takes place in a fantasy world in Skyrim, the northernmost province of Tamriel. The player takes on the role of Dovakin, a Dragonborn with the power of ancient dragons. The goal of the game is to stop the dragon Alduin, who predicts the end of the world. Skyrim offers a huge open world with a rich history, diverse locations and numerous quests. Players can explore snow-capped mountains, dense forests, ancient ruins and cities, meeting different characters and creating their own unique story. The game is marked by freedom of choice, allowing players to do what they see fit.
To play Skyrim as a cat, choose the Cajit race at the beginning of the game - they are smart, agile, and fast. Cajits may be descended from large desert cats. Thanks to their natural agility and acrobatic skills, they make excellent thieves.
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360/One/Series, PlayStation 3/4/5
Release date: 11 November 2011
Game site: bethesda
Cat Quest.
Cat Quest is a role-playing game set in the fantasy world of Felingard, inhabited by anthropomorphic cats. We play as a brave cat who embarks on a journey to rescue his kidnapped sister and defeat the evil dragon Dracot. The game combines elements of open world, action and classic RPGs. Explore picturesque locations, complete numerous quests, defeat enemies, and find new equipment and magical abilities to improve your cat. Cat Quest is most attractive because of its simple controls, which make it accessible to a wide audience, and its visual style, which resembles a fairy tale come to life.
Developer: The Gentlebros
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Release date: 26 February 2016
Game site: thegentlebros
Night in the Woods.
Night in the Woods is an adventure game where we play as Mae Borowski, a young cat who leaves college and returns to her hometown of Possum Springs. Mae tries to find her place in life and reconnect with old friends as she faces changes in the city and her own internal conflicts. The basic gameplay is that you walk around the city, talk to characters, and complete simple quests. However, the most important feature of Night in the Woods is that it focuses on interacting with others and portraying important topics such as mental health, growing up and social issues.
Developer: Infinite Fall
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Release date: 26 February 2016
Website of the game: nightinthewoods
Gato Roboto.
Gato Roboto is a metroidvania that tells the story of Kiki, a cat who finds herself in the middle of an adventure after her owner's spaceship crashes on an unfamiliar planet. Kiki can use a variety of robotic suits that give her unique abilities such as shooting, swimming and wall climbing. However, there are places where you can't go in the suit, and then you have to leave it and risk all nine lives to explore the places. This opens up new opportunities for exploration, puzzle solving, and defeating enemies. Gato Roboto also features a minimalistic black and white visual style that makes you feel like you are playing a game on a retro slot machine.
Developer: doinksoft
Genre: metroidvania
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Release date: 30 May 2019
Game site: gatoroboto
Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector
Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is a mobile game where we are the owner of a garden that invites different cats to visit. The game has a simple but addictive gameplay, where the main task is to arrange different types of food and toys to attract the attention of the four-legged ones. Each cat needs its own food and toys, because the animals here have different preferences. Neko Atsume is distinguished by the absence of stressful elements and focuses on relaxed gameplay that will keep you hooked for hours, which is why it has been downloaded more than 10 million times on Google Play alone.
Developer: Hit-Point
Genre: Simulator
Platforms: iOS, Android
Release date: 20 October 2014
Game site: nekoatsume
Stray.
We would like to finish this article with the most popular game about a cat. Stray is a third-person adventure game where you, playing as a cat, find yourself in a mysterious cyber city inhabited only by robots and ugly Zurks creatures that seek to destroy all living and non-living things. As you wander through this dirty, creepy, and desperate city, you'll have to figure out why robots are living instead of humans and how to escape from this terrifying, yet sometimes quite fabulous and mysterious place (and don't forget to scratch the sofas). Your partner in this adventure will be the friendly B12 drone. It can translate the language of robots, help fight the crowd of zurkas, solve puzzles and help the cat find its way home.
Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch
Release date: 19 July 2022
Game site: stray
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Our game editor has been playing games since he was 4 years old and can't imagine himself without it. He has played 100+ games on PlayStation, but still considers The Last of Us Part II to be the best in the industry. In January 2022, he joined the gg team. He studies at the Faculty of Journalism at Kyiv International University.
