Games like Cats and the Other Lives

91% positive from 1,514 reviewsReleased 20224% finish itSteam Deck Playable$19.99

What it is

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure where you play as a cat exploring a family's past. The game features cat-inspired mechanics and a melancholic, observational feel.

What players liked

Players praise its unique story-driven point-and-click gameplay, where you uncover a family's history as an influential housecat.

The catch

Unskippable timed chase and arcade sections interrupt the calm point and click story.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,514 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Copycat

89% positive from 5,477 reviews202469% finish itDeck Verified

Narrative-driven indie game about a cat dealing with abandonment. Players explore themes of family and home through emotional storytelling and exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise its emotional, narrative-focused storytelling from a cat's perspective, akin to an urban nature documentary.

Both are tagged Cats, Atmospheric and Story Rich.

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HOME

90% positive from 3,326 reviews2019

HOME is a feel-good walking simulator where players create personal poems and music through environmental interaction. It offers a relaxing, poetic experience about the meaning of home.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a short, beautiful walking simulator akin to Journey or What Remains of Edith Finch, focusing on emotional atmosphere.

The catchThe whole thing is over in about ten minutes with almost nothing to interact with.

Both are tagged Cats, Atmospheric and Adventure.

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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

93% positive from 2,015 reviews201523% finish itDeck Playable

This is an endless runner game where players control Nyan Cat, collecting items and avoiding obstacles. It features multiple game modes and a Nyanagotchi pet simulator.

What players likedPlayers praise the fun of making their Nyan Cat obese and kicking it around.

The catchA thin mobile endless runner that turns repetitive and boring within minutes.

Both are tagged Cats, Pixel Graphics and Adventure.

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Refind Self: The Personality Test Game

87% positive from 3,726 reviews2023Deck Playable

This is a narrative-driven personality test game with a simple exploration and interaction loop. It offers a short, reflective experience about self-discovery.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming art, unique introspection, and compelling story, offering a chill break from typical games.

The catchThe personality results come out vague or plain wrong and rarely match the player.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Pixel Graphics and Story Rich.

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Cattails Become a Cat!

96% positive from 2,164 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 and Pixel Graphics.

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Cat Bait

96% positive from 1,429 reviews20249% finish itDeck Verified

Cat Bait is a casual roguelike shooter where you dodge enemies while your cats attack. Upgrade cats and unlock abilities for short, action-packed sessions.

The catchRuns get repetitive fast, with few upgrades and little build variety.

Both are tagged Cats and Pixel Graphics.

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