Games like Cattails Become a Cat!

96% positive from 2,164 reviewsReleased 20173% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 2,164 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Cattails Become a Cat!

Meowjiro

93% positive from 863 reviews202223% finish itDeck Playable

This is a part-time job simulation and cat-raising game focused on convenience store tasks and home decoration. Players manage customer satisfaction and earn money to feed and care for their cat.

What players likedPlayers praise Meowjiro's engaging gameplay and hope for a mobile version, suggesting it would translate well to the platform.

The catchThin on content and repetitive after a few days

Both are tagged Cats, Life Sim and Pixel Graphics.

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Cattails: Wildwood Story

97% positive from 1,472 reviews202319% finish itDeck Verified

Cozy life sim RPG where you lead a cat colony. Core loop involves hunting, gathering, town building, and defending against enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise this Stardew Valley and Warriors-like game for its relaxing cat-life simulation, customization, and relationship-building.

The catchCombat is clunky and frustrating enough to spoil the otherwise cozy exploration.

Both are tagged Cats, Life Sim and RPG.

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Animal Shelter

88% positive from 4,090 reviews20223% finish itDeck Playable

Simulation game where players manage an animal shelter, focusing on pet care, adoption, and creative photography. The core loop involves meeting pet needs and finding suitable homes.

What players likedPlayers praise the heartwarming animal care and adoption loop, offering a feel-good rush similar to other animal-themed simulation games.

The catchBugs and crashes are constant, often forcing reloads or restarting a whole save.

Both are tagged Cats, Life Sim and Casual.

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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, Cute and Pixel Graphics.

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STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town

80% positive from 1,607 reviews20219% finish itDeck Unsupported

Farming simulation game. Players build a farm, interact with townsfolk, and explore fantastical areas.

What players likedPlayers praise this game as a fun, relaxing, and engaging farming simulation where you can make friends.

The catchThe maker machines process painfully slowly and end up plastering the whole farm.

Both are tagged Romance, Life Sim and RPG.

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Calico

87% positive from 4,999 reviews202020% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

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

Both are tagged Cats, Cute and RPG.

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