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Obsessed with cats? Same.
If you can never get enough of those fluffy little creatures, these cat-themed games are the perfect way to surround yourself with adorable felines—even if your real-life cat is currently ignoring you.
Interacting with animals can help reduce stress, and animal-assisted therapy is now a recognized approach to supporting mental well-being. But unfortunately, not everyone has the time, space, or circumstances to have a real pet.
Luckily, there’s a solution.
Cat simulation and casual games let you experience the joy of caring for cats without having to clean an actual litter box at 7 a.m. They also give you a relaxing little escape from the pressures of everyday life. As gaming expert Tom Faber of the Financial Times has pointed out, some relaxing games can offer a much calmer experience than the constant stimulation of everyday life.
So, if you're looking for a peaceful way to spend your holiday—or simply need an excuse to stare at virtual cats for several hours—here are some games worth checking out.
And don't worry: none of these cats will knock your coffee off the table.
Probably.
Cats & Soup – A Gift for Busy Cat Lovers
iOS: 4.9 stars
Android: 4.7 stars
What happens when you combine cats, cooking, a peaceful forest, and an unreasonable amount of soup?
You get Cats & Soup.
Released in 2021 by developer HIDEA, Cats & Soup is an idle game designed for people who want something relaxing without having to constantly tap their screens.
The concept is wonderfully simple: your cats do most of the work for you.
While you sit back and relax, your adorable feline employees chop carrots, slice cabbage, stir soup, and generally behave like the most wholesome kitchen staff imaginable.
And unlike real employees, they don't ask for a raise.
The game's biggest charm is its beautiful, calming atmosphere. Your little soup factory is located in the middle of a lush forest, surrounded by gentle music and soothing sounds of nature.
There is also a day-and-night cycle and changing weather, which makes the environment feel surprisingly alive.
Watching tiny cats work peacefully while listening to rain in the background can feel a lot like an interactive ASMR video.
Except instead of whispering into a microphone, the stars of the show are cats making soup.
As you earn money from selling soup, you can expand your forest factory, recruit more cats, and buy adorable accessories for them, including things like lion manes and straw hats.
Because apparently, running a soup business isn't enough. Your cats also need to look fabulous while doing it.
Cats & Soup is free to play on both iOS and Android.
Purrfect Spirits – For Cat Lovers Who Want a Story
iOS: 4.8 stars
Android: 4.7 stars
Ever wondered what you'd do if you became a ghost and ended up living in a house full of stray cats?
Probably the same thing most cat lovers would do: forget about being dead and start taking care of the cats.
That's basically the idea behind Purrfect Spirits.
Released in 2017 by Japanese developer HARAPECORPORATION Inc., the game puts you in the role of a wandering ghost who ends up looking after a house filled with adorable cats.
Your job is to improve the house and provide everything the cats need to feel comfortable.
You'll feed them, buy cushions, install scratching posts, decorate the house, and add other items designed to attract even more feline visitors.
In other words, you become a ghost whose entire afterlife revolves around cats.
Honestly, that's not the worst afterlife imaginable.
The game features a simple and adorable art style inspired by Japanese comics and illustrations. As you complete certain tasks, you'll unlock videos that gradually reveal more about the ghost and the cats.
One of the most satisfying parts of the game is discovering a new cat.
Every time a new feline appears, it feels like you've just found a tiny treasure.
And unlike actual treasure, this one may demand food.
Purrfect Spirits is free to play on both iOS and Android.
Adorable Home – Turn Your Dream Life Into a Cat-Filled Reality
iOS: 4.7 stars
Android: 4.3 stars
What if you could have a cozy home, adorable cats, beautiful decorations, and a peaceful little life where everything is... well, adorable?
That's exactly what Adorable Home is going for.
The home-decoration game became hugely popular in Vietnam and has continued to add new features, including areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, and nursery. The game also allows players to choose same-sex couples as their characters.
Its basic philosophy is simple: create a life where, as the developers put it, everything feels like it will “somehow be happy.”
And honestly, that's a pretty attractive concept.
In Adorable Home, taking care of your cats earns you hearts, which function as the game's currency. You can spend those hearts on furniture, decorations, and—most importantly—more cats.
Because obviously, the correct number of cats is always one more than the number you currently have.
Although much of the game's artwork is relatively static, Adorable Home keeps things interesting with small events and a variety of decorative items.
It's less about intense gameplay and more about creating your own cozy little digital world.
Think of it as interior design, but with cats supervising every renovation.
Adorable Home is free to play on both iOS and Android.
I Need Cats – Dokkaebi Butler: Tap, Collect, and Discover
iOS: 4.8 stars
Android: 4.5 stars
If you like cats, clicking things, and discovering little surprises along the way, I Need Cats – Dokkaebi Butler might be right up your alley.
Released in 2021 by Mining Cats, the game lets you expand your home and welcome more and more cats—with a little help from Dokkaebi, magical goblin-like creatures from Korean folklore.
Each area of your house is managed by a different Dokkaebi.
There's a garden Dokkaebi, a kitchen Dokkaebi, an entertainment Dokkaebi...
Basically, your house has more management staff than some small businesses.
The gameplay itself is simple. As a clicker game, you don't need to spend hours tapping away. Just click to collect coins and hearts, then use them to upgrade your characters and expand your home.
The game stands out with its colorful 3D graphics and detailed animations.
And yes, you can zoom in on the cats.
Let's be honest—that may be the real reason you're playing.
One particularly cute feature is that each cat has a different meow when you tap on it. So you can discover whether your new feline friend sings somewhere around B-flat, C, or a completely mysterious note known only to cats.
It's basically a tiny feline orchestra.
And you're the conductor.
I Need Cats – Dokkaebi Butler is free to play on both iOS and Android.
Neko Atsume – The Perfect Game for Simple Cat Lovers
Sometimes you don't want complicated missions, dramatic storylines, or 47 different buttons telling you what to do.
Sometimes you just want cats.
Enter Neko Atsume.
This charming cat-collecting game is perfect for players who enjoy simple, relaxing gameplay.
Unlike traditional pet simulation games, you don't have to constantly take care of your cats.
Instead, you simply place food and attractive items around your home or garden and wait for cats to come visit.
That's it.
You create an inviting little space, put out some delicious food, and hope the cats decide your place is worthy of their presence.
Which is actually pretty realistic.
The game features more than 40 different cats, each with its own personality, preferences, and characteristics. To attract different cats—including rare ones—you'll need to experiment with different foods, toys, and decorations.
And finding a rare cat can feel surprisingly rewarding.
It's basically Pokémon, except instead of throwing balls at creatures, you're putting out snacks and hoping a cat eventually decides to visit.
One of the funniest features is the English version's collection of pun-filled cat names inspired by famous people.
For example, you might meet cats with names such as Lady Meow Meow, Hermeowne, and Billy the Kitten.
Yes, the developers really looked at famous names and thought, “How can we make this more cat?”
We respect that.
Stray – Players become the Cat
If the games above let you take care of cats, Stray takes things one giant step further.
It lets you be the cat.
Released to huge excitement among both gamers and cat lovers, Stray puts you in control of a stray cat wandering through a mysterious cyberpunk world.
And yes, you get to experience the world from the perspective of a four-legged furry protagonist.
The game immediately stands out because of its stunning visuals. Detailed lighting, realistic shadows, and atmospheric environments create a beautiful but mysterious world.
Unlike many action games filled with explosions and nonstop combat, Stray has a quieter and more atmospheric style.
The story takes place in a mysterious, abandoned city without humans. You play as a cat who has become separated from its group and finds itself trapped in this strange world.
Your mission is to uncover the city's secrets and find a way back home.
But you're not doing it like a typical action hero.
You're doing it like a cat.
That means climbing, squeezing through small spaces, finding unusual paths, knocking things around, exploring hidden corners, and using every possible surface to get where you need to go.
In other words, the game finally answers the question:
What if your cat actually had a job?
The result is a surprisingly immersive adventure that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and the simple joy of moving through a world as a curious little feline.
And yes, you can do many of the things cats are famous for.
Because apparently, after years of watching cats knock things off tables, someone finally decided to make it a feature.