SimulationLife Sim
SoloCozyCasualNarrative2D
Steam👍 93%· 40KIGDB93· 2OC82· 63
Year 2021Dev Witch Beam · Humble GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
We filtered the 29 games similar to Cats down to the 5 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Unpacking, Strange Horticulture and Lake top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cats.
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Cats is Unpacking — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Strange Horticulture and Lake follow close behind.
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The best games like Cats on Nintendo Switch
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cats. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.
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iRank91
SimulationLife Sim
SoloNarrative2DRelaxingDark
Steam👍 95%· 15KIGDB90· 1OC84· 16
Year 2022Dev Bad Viking · Iceberg InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual
Where it drifts furthest from Cats: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone29
SimulationLife Sim
SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingDark
Steam👍 87%· 5.7KIGDB67· 3OC68· 50
Year 2021Dev GamiousOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Cats: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone52Visuals0
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iRank85
SimulationLife Sim
SoloCasualCozyOfflineCo-op
Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB82· 13OC79· 59
Year 2016Dev Ghost Town Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are life sims — sharing deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, melee combat and offline, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Cats: visuals and game mode.
It predates Cats by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone81Game mode20Visuals0
SimulationJob Sim
SoloCasualNarrative2DTactical
Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14
Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android