What is the best game similar to CATO: Buttered Cat?

The closest game to CATO: Buttered Cat is Pikuniku, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like CATO: Buttered Cat?

The three closest games to CATO: Buttered Cat are: 1. Pikuniku (89/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Trine (80/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Trine 2 (79/100, 10 shared attributes). All share CATO: Buttered Cat's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 14 dimensions.

Is Trine similar to CATO: Buttered Cat?

Yes, very much so — Trine scores 80/100 similarity to CATO: Buttered Cat. They share 10 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Platformer games are similar to CATO: Buttered Cat?

The best Platformer games similar to CATO: Buttered Cat are Pikuniku, Trine, Trine 2 and Unravel Two. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key CATO: Buttered Cat attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

How is similarity to CATO: Buttered Cat calculated?

We compare CATO: Buttered Cat against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the CATO: Buttered Cat experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

CATO: Buttered Cat is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and setting cartoon in quite the same way. We compared CATO: Buttered Cat against over 6,700 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Pikuniku, Trine and Trine 2 lead the list, with Pikuniku reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes CATO: Buttered Cat special.

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Top games similar to CATO: Buttered Cat

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to CATO: Buttered Cat. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1PikunikuClosest overall match

iRank84

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloCasualCozy2D

Steam👍 96%· 11KRAWG👍 80%· 236MC75OC76· 56

Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting cartoon

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Trine

iRank93

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7

Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: tone.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic

#3Trine 2

iRank92

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: tone and setting.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCozyFantasy2D

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#5Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

iRank78

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCozyCasual2D

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6BattleBlock Theater®

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCasual2D

Steam👍 97%· 73KRAWG👍 77%· 902MC85IGDB89· 7

Year 2013Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and online features, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

BattleBlock Theater is a platform game developed by The Behemoth. The player was aboard the S.S. Friendship when the ship encounters a heavy storm that causes the ship to crash into a strange island. After the player awakens, no ship's crew members seem to be around.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCozyFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and visual isometric, while skipping vibe casual

Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game where you combine and mix unique character abilities to traverse the world! The game features four playable characters each with two unique abilities. By switching between these characters, you can combine their abilities for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: setting.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D

IGDB94· 4

Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

iRank87

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox

#11Journey

iRank94

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46

Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOffline2D

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#13Unravel

iRank85

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerCozyFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91

Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

iRank82

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee

Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#15Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

iRank84

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93

Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from CATO: Buttered Cat: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for CATO: Buttered Cat.

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Steam GOG Epic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to CATO: Buttered Cat?: The closest game to CATO: Buttered Cat is Pikuniku, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like CATO: Buttered Cat?: The three closest games to CATO: Buttered Cat are: 1. Pikuniku (89/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Trine (80/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Trine 2 (79/100, 10 shared attributes). All share CATO: Buttered Cat's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Trine similar to CATO: Buttered Cat?: Yes, very much so — Trine scores 80/100 similarity to CATO: Buttered Cat. They share 10 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to CATO: Buttered Cat?: The best Platformer games similar to CATO: Buttered Cat are Pikuniku, Trine, Trine 2 and Unravel Two. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key CATO: Buttered Cat attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to CATO: Buttered Cat calculated?: We compare CATO: Buttered Cat against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the CATO: Buttered Cat experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.