29 Co-op games like CATO: Buttered Cat that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to CATO: Buttered Cat down to the 29 that fit the “Co-op” category. Pikuniku, Unravel Two and Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to CATO: Buttered Cat.

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The best co-op games like CATO: Buttered Cat

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

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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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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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#3Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

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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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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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#5Trine

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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

#6Trine 2

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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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Steam Epic

#7BattleBlock Theater®

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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-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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#9Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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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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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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#11LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

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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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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee

IGDB73· 13OC68· 64

Year 2021Dev DINESPOF RIGHTOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

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

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#13Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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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

#14Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

iRank64

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ 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 visuals.

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

It predates CATO: Buttered Cat by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Octodad: Dadliest Catch

iRank79

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68

Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Small freeware game Octodad has found a lot of popularity as a simple comedic demo of a game engine and the controls over the octopus, successfully trying to pretend to be a human.

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 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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