The best cat games

yesterday, by Enzo

It was bound to happen someday… Cats. They’ve ruled our homes since time immemorial, taken over the internet since its inception, and now dominate our articles here at Instant Gaming. These adorable, and perhaps diabolical too, little creatures have made their mark in video games in many different ways. From cute pets to nighttime terrors, let’s explore our selection of the best games featuring cats.

Stray is undoubtedly one of the most iconic games to put a cat in the spotlight. Players take on the role of a stray cat lost in a mysterious cyberpunk city, where they must explore, solve puzzles, and interact with a world populated by robots. Its realistic portrayal of feline behavior, from the way they walk to small everyday interactions, makes for a unique experience centered on the life of a cat.

Meanwhile, Mewgenics offers a more offbeat take on the feline world by blending management, strategy, and roguelike elements. Players must raise and develop cats with different abilities to create the perfect team. For those who prefer more fast-paced or even challenging gameplay, check out Kristala, billed as a Souls-like. As a warrior blessed with the gift of Kristala, you must master the six magical specialties of the Kristals to join the ranks of the famous Raksaka warriors.

Nine Sols doesn’t directly feature a house cat at the center of its gameplay, but its hero, Yi, has a very distinct feline appearance. This Metroidvania blends challenging combat, exploration, and Asian-inspired elements in a universe rich with mysteries.

Meanwhile, The Last Cat in the Universe offers an original story centered on a cat traveling through a futuristic universe. The game features a cat as the last representative of its species in an adventure that blends exploration and storytelling. For something a little gentler, Cattails: Wild Wood Story is a life simulation game inspired by the genre’s great classics, but entirely centered on wild cats. The player takes on the role of a cat who must hunt, explore, build relationships, and live within a community.

Finally, here’s a slightly more humorous offering. Cats Get Medieval imagines a medieval world populated entirely by cats. The game blends humor, management, and strategy by casting felines in roles as knights, rulers, or adventurers. Its original concept is based on the fun of watching cats navigate a fantasy world inspired by the Middle Ages.

Games featuring cats show just how well these animals can adapt to all genres… or take over the internet and even video games themselves. Whether they’re explorers, warriors, companions, or simply inhabitants of a world waiting to be discovered, cats always bring a unique personality to the adventures they’re part of. These titles prove that cats have earned their place among the great icons of video games.