Games like Calico

Calico is a cozy life simulation game about rebuilding a cat café. Players decorate, cook, and befriend interactive animals.

87% positive from 4,999 · 2020 · 20% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $11.99 $3.59 -70% · Lowest ever $1.79 (2026-04-09)

CuteCasualCatsIndieLGBTQ+Simulation

Six games like Calico

MEMOLOGY: GOYDA

94% positive from 2,179 reviews2024

This is a meme quiz simulation game. Players answer meme-related questions across levels to test and improve their meme knowledge.

The catchIt runs only in Russian despite the store page listing English and 100 other languages.

Both are tagged Cats, LGBTQ+ and RPG.

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Hustle Cat

93% positive from 1,312 reviews201630% finish itDeck Unsupported

A visual novel about working at a cat cafe and uncovering a secret. Features relationship building with cute, mysterious coworkers.

What players likedPlayers praise its brilliant soundtrack and enduring appeal, reminiscent of a beloved visual novel.

The catchThe plot rushes through its routes and leaves the central curse barely explained.

Both are tagged Cats, LGBTQ+ and Casual.

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Cattails Become a Cat!

96% positive from 2,168 reviews20173% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world animal simulation RPG where players hunt, fight, and socialize as a cat. The core loop involves exploring, managing survival needs, and building relationships within a cat colony.

What players likedPlayers praise this relaxing, Stardew Valley-like game for its enjoyable pace, exploration, and engaging storyline.

The catchIt is a much thinner Stardew Valley, with flat characters and a repetitive grind.

Both are tagged Cats, Cute and RPG.

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Screen Cat

93% positive from 1,892 reviews202555% finish itDeck Playable

Desktop virtual pet simulator. Players care for and customize a cat that roams their screen, offering a cozy, interactive experience.

The catchMoving the overlay to a second monitor or windowed mode tends to break it.

Both are tagged Cats, Cute and Simulation.

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The Cat Games

89% positive from 1,005 reviews201736% finish itDeck Playable

A collection of mini-games featuring cats, including racing, swimming, and billiards, with a focus on quick reflexes and knowledge. It offers a casual, achievement-driven experience with leaderboards and cosmetic rewards.

What players likedPlayers praise "The Cat Games" as a calming, cute, and space-efficient experience.

The catchOnly three shallow minigames, and the clunky, unresponsive controls make them a chore.

Both are tagged Cats, Cute and Simulation.

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100 hidden cats

94% positive from 2,333 reviews202135% finish itDeck Playable

This is a black and white, hand-drawn hidden object game. Players find 100 disguised cats in a city setting with a challenging difficulty.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, quick search-and-find game, despite having only one picture.

The catchOne short level that is over in about ten minutes with no way to replay it.

Both are tagged Cats, Cute and Casual.

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More about Calico

What players liked

Players praise "Calico" as a cozy, whimsical adventure and simulation game, often compared to "Alice in Wonderland," with excellent character customization and animal collection.

The catch

Clunky, janky controls make movement, cooking and decorating a constant fight.

Reviews: 87% positive from 4,999
Released: 2020
Finish it: 20% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $11.99 $3.59 -70% · Lowest ever $1.79 (2026-04-09)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 4,999 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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