Best Cats games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated cats games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cats games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Beat Cop
A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.
The Cat Games
Do you like cats? Then this is the purrfect game for you!
Night in the Woods
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
The Cat! Porfirio's Adventure
The best sim game about adventures of an urban cat in the village.
Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows
A minimalist 2D platformer about a liquid cat, locked in a world she doesn't quite understand, trying to get out.
Gravity Cat
Gravity Cat - it's a puzzle-platformer. You play as a cat who has an ability to change the gravity.
NEKOPALIVE
The catgirls of La Soleil takes to the stage and steps into the spotlight with their very own live concert. Dancing, singing, MIX'ing and purring, this is the NEKOPARA event that comes right home to you, and you got the best seat in the house! No idol can compare to a catgirl, nyaaa~
Hustle Cat
You are Avery Grey, the newest employee at a popular cat cafe called A Cat's Paw. The coffee's good and the staff is friendly (and kinda cute!) but mysterious. One day, you find a strange book in the basement, with letters you can't quite read...
Cat on a Diet
Swipe and prod to claw away at wooden blocks, unscrew bolts, control powerful magnets and explode highly volatile uranium – anything to reach those cookies!
NEKOPARA Vol. 2
Business is booming for La Soleil, the patisserie run by Kashou Minaduki with his two catgirls, Chocola and Vanilla, his sister Shigure, and the Minaduki family's four catgirl sisters.
Nyan Cat: Lost In Space
Play with the most celebrated flying cat in human history. Drink milk, eat ice-cream, collect coins, buy gorgeous boosts, fly like a superhero (sorry... supercat), jump onto platforms made of cake, avoid angry dogs, and discover the infinite space.
The Last Dream: Developer's Edition
“Reality and dreams are about to become entwined…..” The Last Dream: Developer's Edition" is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers.
The Purring Quest
Have you ever wanted to be a cat? You will be able, thanks to the aventure platformer The Purring Quest. Take on the role of Kimchi the cat and meet famous cat of the internet in a journey full of humor.
Stray Cat Crossing
Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets.
NEKOPARA Vol. 0
Please note that NEKOPARA Vol. 0 is a fandisc for NEKOPARA Vol. 1What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! This is a story just before Kashou opened "La Soleil".Enjoy a page from the leisurely, daily lives of Shigure and the Minaduki household's catgirls!
Legend of Kay Anniversary
10 years after its initial release, Legend of Kay - Anniversary is a thoroughly remastered version of the original game: high-resolution textures; new, more detailed character models; modern rendering techniques and crystal-clear surround sound give this great classic a new shine.
Spooky Cats
Oh no! This cute little kitty cat is alone and lost in a haunted house! Only by collecting pennies and defeating monsters can she find the way out! Use your fast fingers to defeat this adorably dark and funny platform game.
Catlateral Damage
Catlateral Damage is a first-person destructive cat simulator where you play as a cat on a rampage, knocking as much stuff onto the ground as possible.
Pix the Cat
Pix the Cat is a critically acclaimed intense arcade game that will challenge your reflexes and your wits, pitting you against your friends and the world in a race to the highest score!
Cat Goes Fishing
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!
NEKOPARA Vol. 1
What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! Kashou Minaduki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop "La Soleil" as a patisserie.
QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!
BattleBlock Theater®
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.Most played cats games on Steam
Take a look at the top cats games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 14,374 reviews of which 14,074 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played cats game, thanks to its 133,712 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
14,074
300
133,712
players
2. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home. Stray is a cats, adventure and atmospheric game developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 154,961 reviews of which 150,722 were positive and 4,239 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 323 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among cats games based on player count.
9.6
150,722
4,239
323
players
3. Screen Cat
The cute cat on your desktop. He will purr when you are tired. He will hunt the cursor when you work. He will sleep while you play. Screen Cat is a casual, simulation and cats game developed and published by Vorh Games. Released on January 06th 2025 has received 1,055 reviews of which 954 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 215 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among cats games based on player count.
8.6
954
101
215
players
4. Cat Goes Fishing
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow! Cat Goes Fishing is a fishing, cats and casual game developed by Cat5Games and published by . Released on January 19th 2015 has received 13,967 reviews of which 13,145 were positive and 822 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cats games.
9.2
13,145
822
66
players
5. Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best? Little Kitty, Big City is a cats, cute and wholesome game developed and published by Double Dagger Studio. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 10,274 reviews of which 9,908 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cats games.
9.4
9,908
366
64
players
6. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens! Cattails: Wildwood Story is a cats, life sim and farming sim game developed and published by Falcon Development. Released on October 20th 2023 has received 1,507 reviews of which 1,472 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cats games.
9.2
1,472
35
48
players
7. ORDER 13
You wake up in a dark warehouse, tasked with packing orders while something lurks in the shadows. Work fast, stay safe, and protect your cat. He’s all you’ve got. ORDER 13 is a immersive sim, survival horror and psychological horror game developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by Oro Interactive and Drillhounds. Released on March 10th 2025 has received 632 reviews of which 551 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cats games.
8.2
551
81
38
players
8. Cat Quest
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy! Cat Quest is a adventure, rpg and cats game developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on August 08th 2017 has received 9,619 reviews of which 9,127 were positive and 492 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played cats games.
9.2
9,127
492
30
players
9. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,437 reviews of which 3,005 were positive and 432 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cats games.
8.4
3,005
432
26
players
10. Cat Quest III
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down... Cat Quest III is a action, adventure and cats game developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on August 08th 2024 has received 2,654 reviews of which 2,520 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cats games.
9.1
2,520
134
25
players
Best deals on cats games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cats games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cats games.
1. Cats and the Other Lives
Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen. Cats and the Other Lives is a cats, story rich and pixel graphics game developed by Cultic Games and published by Cultic Games and Maple Whispering Limited. Released on November 21st 2022 has received 1,342 reviews of which 1,233 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 87% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cats category.
8.7
1,233
109
-87%
18.77€
2.44€
2. Cat Quest
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy! Cat Quest is a adventure, rpg and cats game developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on August 08th 2017 has received 9,619 reviews of which 9,127 were positive and 492 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 84% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cats games.
9.2
9,127
492
-84%
13.06€
2.09€
3. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,437 reviews of which 3,005 were positive and 432 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 84% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cats games.
8.4
3,005
432
-84%
19.38€
3.10€
4. Cat Cafe Manager
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines! Cat Cafe Manager is a simulation, management and cats game developed by Roost Games and published by indie.io. Released on April 14th 2022 has received 2,783 reviews of which 2,432 were positive and 351 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cats games.
8.4
2,432
351
-77%
18.70€
4.30€
5. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens! Cattails: Wildwood Story is a cats, life sim and farming sim game developed and published by Falcon Development. Released on October 20th 2023 has received 1,507 reviews of which 1,472 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cats games.
9.2
1,472
35
-73%
19.70€
5.32€
6. Pix the Cat
Pix the Cat is a critically acclaimed intense arcade game that will challenge your reflexes and your wits, pitting you against your friends and the world in a race to the highest score! Pix the Cat is a indie, cats and arcade game developed by Pastagames and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on January 29th 2015 has received 401 reviews of which 323 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cats games.
7.6
323
78
-70%
4.97€
1.49€
7. Little Kitty, Big City
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best? Little Kitty, Big City is a cats, cute and wholesome game developed and published by Double Dagger Studio. Released on May 09th 2024 has received 10,274 reviews of which 9,908 were positive and 366 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cats games.
9.4
9,908
366
-64%
24.72€
8.90€
8. A Street Cat's Tale
A Tale of a street cat left alone A Street Cat's Tale is a indie, adventure and simulation game developed by feemodev and published by CFK Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 05th 2019 has received 307 reviews of which 283 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cats games.
8.5
283
24
-60%
3.99€
1.59€
9. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home. Stray is a cats, adventure and atmospheric game developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 154,961 reviews of which 150,722 were positive and 4,239 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 54% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cats games.
9.6
150,722
4,239
-54%
28.00€
12.88€
10. ORDER 13
You wake up in a dark warehouse, tasked with packing orders while something lurks in the shadows. Work fast, stay safe, and protect your cat. He’s all you’ve got. ORDER 13 is a immersive sim, survival horror and psychological horror game developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by Oro Interactive and Drillhounds. Released on March 10th 2025 has received 632 reviews of which 551 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for cats games.
8.2
551
81
-50%
8.80€
4.40€
Free cats games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cats games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cats games.
1. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a casual, cats and clicker game developed by Marcel Zurawka and published by Irox Games. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 14,374 reviews of which 14,074 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 133,712 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free cats games on Steam.
9.5
14,074
300
133,712
players
2. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game. An Arcade Full of Cats is a cats, hidden object and relaxing game developed and published by Devcats. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 6,927 reviews of which 6,815 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.5
6,815
112
21
players
3. A Park Full of Cats
Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve! A Park Full of Cats is a cats, hidden object and casual game developed and published by Devcats. Released on September 09th 2024 has received 1,471 reviews of which 1,430 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.2
1,430
41
8
players
4. Lots of Cats in Every Moment
“Lots of Cats in Every Moment” is a game where you find hidden cats while romance unfolds! Lots of Cats in Every Moment is a cats, hidden object and design & illustration game developed and published by MELOVITY. Released on July 26th 2024 has received 707 reviews of which 685 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.0
685
22
8
players
5. 100 Asian Cats
🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅ 100 Asian Cats is a hidden object, cats and ninja game developed by 100 Cozy Games and Cats and published by 100 Cozy Games. Released on December 17th 2023 has received 7,751 reviews of which 7,535 were positive and 216 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.4
7,535
216
5
players
6. Meow Moments: Celebrating Together
Join the feline festivities in special moments! Find cats friends in vibrant celebrations where popping balloons is as relaxing and satisfying as popping bubble wrap! To get off to a good start, celebrate Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during the New Year. Meow Moments: Celebrating Together is a hidden object, cats and design & illustration game developed and published by Mens Sana Interactive. Released on January 22nd 2024 has received 362 reviews of which 350 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
8.9
350
12
5
players
7. Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam
Find and discover 200 cute cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all? Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on December 01st 2023 has received 10,158 reviews of which 10,106 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.6
10,106
52
4
players
8. Cats and Seek: Kyoto
👋 Hi folks! In this third series, we will explore Kyoto and greet the cats there 😃 😻 Let's play hide and seek with the cats in Kyoto! ❤️ Can you find them all? ❤️ Cats and Seek: Kyoto is a hidden object, wholesome and cute game developed and published by Noobzilla. Released on June 16th 2024 has received 990 reviews of which 973 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.2
973
17
4
players
9. HIDDEN CATS: The last of cats
Explore this mysterious post-apocalyptic world by finding cute cats and this black and white world will be colore. HIDDEN CATS: The last of cats is a casual, hidden object and cats game developed and published by Very Very LITTLE Studio. Released on May 31st 2024 has received 885 reviews of which 866 were positive and 19 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.2
866
19
4
players
10. Cats Hidden in Paris
Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game Cats Hidden in Paris is a cats, hidden object and wholesome game developed and published by Travellin Cats. Released on July 16th 2023 has received 17,211 reviews of which 17,039 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free cats games on Steam.
9.6
17,039
172
3
players