The Purring Quest similar games & best alternatives

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The Purring Quest

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Charming art and animation
  • Emotional and touching story
  • Relaxing and beautiful soundtrack
  • Charitable donations from sales
  • Accessible platforming with collectibles

Things to keep in mind

  • Slippery and imprecise controls
  • Short game length
  • Some frustrating boss and mini-game sections
  • Limited customization and social features
  • Some ui and controller mapping issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

  • Even the Ocean

  • Golf Club Nostalgia

  • Little Big Adventure 2

  • Mission in Snowdriftland

  • The Jeffy Game

Less intimate

Games that feels like The Purring Quest but with less focus on close relationships

  • Momodora III

  • Shootout on Cash Island

  • Bloo Kid 2

  • Super Panda Adventures

  • Alwa's Legacy

  • Omega Strike

More expressive

Games that feels like The Purring Quest but with more self-expression and customization

  • Mago

  • Kitsune Tails

  • Treasure Adventure World

  • Spark the Electric Jester

  • Vibrant Venture

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

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The Purring Quest: 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 Survival, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026