Cat Quest similar games & best alternatives

Cat Quest

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

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!

What works
  • Cute and charming art style
  • Simple yet satisfying combat
  • Engaging cat-themed humor and puns
  • Good replayability with modifiers and new game+
  • Accessible for casual and new players
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive fetch quests and dungeons
  • Short main story length
  • Grind required for best gear
  • Randomized gear drops can be frustrating
  • Limited music variety

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Cuisineer

  • Strange Seed

  • The Vagrant

  • Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

  • Halls of Torment: Prelude

  • NEOVERSE

  • Realms of Magic

  • Cultivation Story: Reincarnation

  • Pale Abyss - Prototype
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Pale Abyss - Prototype

  • Dungeon Journey

  • Turbo Kid
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Fantasy

    Cat Quest II
  • Autonomy

    Idle Wizard
  • Escapism

    OH MY GOD, LOOK AT THIS KNIGHT

Similarity map

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Similarity map

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.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

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 Quest: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players can freely choose classes, pets, spells, gear, and playstyles, allowing personal control over progression and experimentation."

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    "Players can freely choose playstyle, gear, and spells, with some experimentation encouraged."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Combat requires strategy and skill with buffs, debuffs, and spellbook customization, though difficulty is generally moderate and forgiving."

    Capsule for Super Lesbian Animal RPG Super Lesbian Animal RPG

    "Combat is simple but requires skillful dodging and spell use; challenge increases in Mew Game mode."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and challenge rather than competing against others."

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    "Focus is on personal progression and challenge modes rather than direct competition with others."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "Multiple modes including New Game+ and Hard Mode encourage extended play and replayability."

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    "New Game+ and Mew Game modes encourage replay and extended play despite short main story."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -4

    "Game is primarily single-player focused; co-op is requested but not currently well supported or polished."

    Capsule for KIBORG KIBORG

    "Single-player game with no online co-op; sequel has co-op but original is solo focused."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Customization of gear and spells allows player expression and modification of playstyle."

    Capsule for QuiVr QuiVr

    "Players customize gear and spells to suit playstyle, but within predefined options."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and solo play only."

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    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and solo play."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Lighthearted, humorous fantasy setting provides a fun distraction and stress relief."

    Capsule for OH MY GOD, LOOK AT THIS KNIGHT OH MY GOD, LOOK AT THIS KNIGHT

    "Lighthearted fantasy world with cute cats and puns provides stress relief and distraction."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

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

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

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Encourages trying different characters, spells, weapons, and paths, exploring secrets and combos."

    Capsule for Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

    "Encouraged to try different gear, spells, and modifiers especially in replay modes."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Open world with many locations, dungeons, and hidden treasures encourages discovery."

    Capsule for Tales of Zestiria Tales of Zestiria

    "Open world with dungeons, secrets, and side quests encourages discovery."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    3

    "Character appearance changes with gear; some customization possible though not heavily emphasized."

    Capsule for Never Return Never Return

    "Character appearance changes with gear; players can customize look and build."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    5

    "Set in a whimsical fantasy world of cats and dogs with magical abilities and imaginative storytelling."

    Capsule for Cat Quest II Cat Quest II

    "Set in a whimsical fantasy world of cats, dragons, magic, and puns."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social connection."

    Capsule for Kidnapped Girl Kidnapped Girl

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social connection."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Progression through leveling, gear upgrades, and skill mastery provides learning and personal development."

    Capsule for Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2

    "Leveling, gear upgrades, and skill mastery provide clear learning and progression."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    Capsule for Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires active attention and continuous engagement during combat and exploration."

    Capsule for Borderlands 3 Borderlands 3

    "Requires active engagement and attention during combat and exploration."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing described."

    Capsule for Haste Haste

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing described."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; focus is on solo play."

    Capsule for Mr. Prepper: Prologue Mr. Prepper: Prologue

    "No leadership or group management roles; solo player focus."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on leveling, gear acquisition, crafting, and unlocking new abilities."

    Capsule for RIFT RIFT

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, leveling up, and unlocking new abilities."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    4

    "Calm, lighthearted tone with soothing music and simple gameplay promotes relaxation."

    Capsule for Without Within Without Within

    "Casual, lighthearted gameplay with soothing music and cute visuals promotes relaxation."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Colorful visuals, animations, and sound effects provide sensory enjoyment."

    Capsule for Minion Masters Minion Masters

    "Colorful visuals, sound design, and animations provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus on individual play."

    Capsule for The Precinct The Precinct

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus on individual play."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Simple narrative with light humor and quest structure supporting gameplay."

    Capsule for Undead Horde Undead Horde

    "Simple but engaging narrative with some twists and side quest stories."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    2

    "Basic tactical choices in weapon selection and class use, but overall straightforward combat."

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    "Basic combat strategy with dodging and spell selection; some tactical depth in modifiers."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    2

    "Some tension and challenge in difficult levels, but overall tone is lighthearted and playful."

    Capsule for JellyCar Worlds JellyCar Worlds

    "Some challenge and tension in harder modes, but overall light and casual tone."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Good value for price especially on sale; short but replayable."

    Capsule for ICEY ICEY

    "Good value for price, especially on sale; short but replayable."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Combat involves fighting monsters and enemies with weapons and magic."

    Capsule for Drakensang Drakensang

    "Combat involves fighting monsters and dragons with weapons and magic."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    1

    "Some survival elements in combat and resource management but not a primary focus."

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    "Some survival elements in combat (avoiding damage), but no strong resource management."

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