Games like The Purring Quest

82% positive from 1,730 reviewsReleased 2015Steam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a hand-drawn 2D adventure platformer where players control a cat, exploring levels and rescuing other cats. It features traditional animation and an orchestral soundtrack, with a portion of profits supporting animal welfare.

What players liked

Players praise its heartfelt charm and short, indie platformer experience.

The catch

Jumping and movement are clunky and imprecise, and the controls cannot be rebound.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,730 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Purring Quest

Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows

93% positive from 705 reviews201622% finish it

A 2D liquid cat platformer with fluid movement mechanics and environmental puzzles. Players explore mysterious rooms, gaining new abilities to progress and uncover the truth.

What players likedThis review offers no comparisons to other games and focuses on personal emotional impact rather than general praise.

Both are tagged Cats, Cute and 2D.

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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 2D.

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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 Indie.

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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 Indie.

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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, Cute and Indie.

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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 Indie.

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