Cat on a Diet similar games & best alternatives

Cat on a Diet

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Swipe and prod to claw away at wooden blocks, unscrew bolts, control powerful magnets and explode highly volatile uranium – anything to reach those cookies!

What works
  • Cute and humorous concept
  • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
  • Many levels and bonus content
  • Customization options for the cat
  • Good value especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Some physics randomness can be frustrating
  • Short overall playtime
  • Lack of widescreen support on some systems
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some levels require trial and error

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Fatum Betula

  • Monument Valley

  • Strange Jigsaws

  • Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube

  • Quern - Undying Thoughts

  • Wytchwood

  • The Magical Mixture Mill

  • LEGO® Bricktales

  • Hotel Renovator
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Fatum Betula

  • Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

  • Elong Plug
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

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  • Escapism

    Two Point Campus
  • Relaxation

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Cat on a Diet: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players control the cat's movement precisely with the mouse, requiring personal skill and decision making."

    Capsule for PUSS! PUSS!

    "Players direct actions by cutting boards, unscrewing bolts, and using mechanisms to help the cat reach cookies, showing high control over problem solving."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Players face puzzles with increasing difficulty and timed challenges, requiring skill and precision to achieve 3-star ratings."

    Capsule for YEAH! YOU WANT "THOSE GAMES," RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET'S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! YEAH! YOU WANT "THOSE GAMES," RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET'S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM!

    "Players face puzzles requiring skillful timing and strategy to achieve 3-star completions and unlock bonuses, indicating moderate challenge."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

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    "Focus is on personal progress and puzzle solving without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

  • Continuation

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    "Replayability through mastering levels and unlocking cosmetics encourages habitual play despite limited number of levels."

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    "Many levels and bonus stages encourage habitual play and replay to perfect scores and collect cosmetics."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player puzzle game with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    Capsule for Freeways Freeways

    "Single-player puzzle game with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Players creatively arrange cats in different ways to solve puzzles, but within fixed puzzle constraints."

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    "Players creatively solve puzzles using physics and tools, and customize the cat with various costumes."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

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    "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing, humorous escape from real life, with stress relief and distraction emphasized."

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    "Relaxing and humorous gameplay provides distraction and stress relief from real life."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and combat strategies, though some mechanics are fixed."

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    "Players experiment with physics interactions and puzzle solutions to find effective strategies."

  • Exploration

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    "Game features multiple themed worlds and hidden collectibles, encouraging discovery within levels."

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    "Multiple worlds and bonus levels encourage discovery of new puzzles and hidden cosmetics."

  • Expression

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    "Players customize cats by choosing hats, allowing some self-expression through appearance."

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    "Customization of the cat with many hats and costumes allows personal expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "Cartoonish, absurd cat-themed world with imaginative and humorous scenarios."

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    "Cartoonish, humorous story about a fat cat sneaking cookies provides imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

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    "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and improve performance to achieve higher ratings."

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and improve performance to achieve higher ratings."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for passive or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No close social or emotional relationships formed through gameplay."

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    "No close social or emotional relationships formed through gameplay."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

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  • Progression

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    "Players unlock new towers, power-ups, and cosmetic items as they progress through levels."

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    "Players unlock new levels, costumes, and power-ups as they progress through the game."

  • Relaxation

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    "Calm music and simple gameplay provide a relaxing experience."

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  • Sensation

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    "Bright, cute graphics and sound design provide pleasant sensory stimulation without overwhelming intensity."

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  • Status

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  • Story

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    "Simple narrative about cats mining milk underwater provides context and charm, though story is minimal."

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    "Simple narrative about a fat cat trying to get cookies adds light story context to puzzles."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan and coordinate actions to solve physics puzzles and complete objectives."

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    "Players must plan moves and use physics strategically to solve puzzles efficiently."

  • Thrill

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    "Gameplay is calm and predictable with low risk; minimal suspense or tension."

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  • Value

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    "Highly praised for value, especially at discounted prices, offering many hours of entertainment."

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  • Violence

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    "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and exploration."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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