Games like Cats and the Other Lives

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.

91% positive from 1,514 · 2022 · 4% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $2.99 (2025-12-18)

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Six games like Cats and the Other Lives

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.

The catchThe ending forces the cat back to the owner who abandoned it, wrecking the message.

Both are tagged Cats, Atmospheric and Story Rich.

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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly

97% positive from 1,068 reviews2023Deck Verified

A visual novel where you brew drinks to influence fantasy characters' stories in a lo-fi, urban fantasy setting. You mix ingredients and create latte art to change lives.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxing, well-written story and engaging characters, feeling like a natural extension of the first game.

The catchIt retreads the first game with duller writing and conversations that drag on.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Atmospheric and Pixel Graphics.

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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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Unforeseen Incidents

88% positive from 1,056 reviews2018Deck Verified

This is a hand-painted 2D point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and interact with characters to uncover a conspiracy. It offers a classical mystery feel with a focus on investigation and dialogue.

What players likedPlayers praise the excellent hand-drawn art and wish the game, though shorter, had more chapters.

The catchConstant backtracking between the same locations pads out what should be a short story.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Atmospheric and Story Rich.

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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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More about Cats and the Other Lives

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.

Reviews: 91% positive from 1,514
Released: 2022
Finish it: 4% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $2.99 (2025-12-18)
Play: Single-player

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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