Catlateral Damage similar games & best alternatives

Catlateral Damage

Mac, PlayStation VR, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Ouya, SteamVR, Web browser • 2015

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Fun and cute cat simulation
  • Stress relief and relaxation
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Collectibles and upgrades
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Limited level variety
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some motion sickness reported
  • Full price considered high by some

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Tall Trails

  • Tank Mechanic Simulator

  • Drift Of The Hill

  • Cat on a Diet

  • Cirno! Lifts a Boulder

  • Cavern of Dreams

  • Croakoloco

  • Paradise Marsh

  • Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Tall Trails

  • Cirno! Lifts a Boulder

  • Croakoloco
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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).

Catlateral Damage: 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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy.

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 control the cat's movement and transformation abilities freely to navigate levels, indicating high personal control."

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    "Players control a cat freely to knock objects over and explore levels with no fixed routines, enabling personal freedom in actions."

  • Competence

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    "Gameplay involves survival skills, stealth, and resource management with some challenge, but overall mechanics are simple and accessible."

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on individual play and self-improvement (better scores, achievements), no multiplayer or direct player comparison."

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    "Focus is on personal objectives and self-paced play; some desire for multiplayer or score comparison exists but not implemented."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report habitual play and replayability through unlocking characters and items, though some find it repetitive."

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  • Creativity

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    "Limited creativity in gameplay; players use preset mechanics and levels with minimal modification or creation."

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  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game for stress relief and distraction; violent, chaotic gameplay offers catharsis"

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    "Players use the game as stress relief and distraction, enjoying the catharsis of causing chaos as a cat."

  • Expectation

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    "Engagement is voluntary and driven by personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment by clicking various objects to find hidden cats, encouraging exploration beyond obvious spots."

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    "Players explore different cats, power-ups, and random events, encouraging some experimentation within gameplay."

  • Exploration

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    "Procedurally generated levels and secret areas encourage discovery, though environments are somewhat repetitive."

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    "Procedurally generated levels and hidden bonus stages encourage discovery, though environments are limited."

  • Expression

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    "Unlockable costumes and cat pictures allow some degree of self-expression and personalization within the game."

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    "Players unlock and choose from multiple cat characters and collect photos, allowing some self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Players embody anthropomorphic cats in a whimsical world with magic and a story-driven narrative."

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  • Growth

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    "Players improve skills and unlock upgrades, though gameplay remains relatively simple."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires active attention and interaction; not designed for background or idle play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is individual and surface-level social connections."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect items, unlock costumes, combos, and upgrades, showing clear progression through the game."

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    "Players collect items, unlock cats, and gain upgrades, showing clear progression."

  • Relaxation

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge with a chill soundtrack and pacing."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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