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Games like Just a Cat

by lonelystar

Just a Cat is a 2D casual idler: customizing the cat and watching the cat. Pat the Cat and Screen Cat play most like Just a Cat. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its idler.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

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Pat the Cat
Jun 25 · okfinegames
Both: Idler
Same cozy desktop companion vibe where you unlock hats and accessories for your cat.
Desktop CompanionIdlerCatsCozyCasualCuteCharacter CustomizationUtilitiesRelaxingIndie👍 195
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Screen Cat
Jan 6, 2025 · Vorh Games
Both: Idler
Another adorable kitty that lives on your desktop while you work or study.
CatsCuteCasualRelaxingLife SimIdler2DSimulationPixel GraphicsColorful👍 1,694
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TaskPaw
Sep 13 · Singular Sunshine Studios
Both: Idler
Features a 3D cat you can dress up and move between different settings.
CasualIdler3DCuteRelaxingDesktop CompanionWalking SimulatorSide ScrollerTypingCats
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Sill Cats
May 12 · SQOOL
Both: Idler
Tiny cats wander your windows and even get the zoomies while you work.
CatsPixel GraphicsCuteRelaxingIdlerRetroCasualSimulationIndie2D Platformer
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NoSlack Pets
Nov 3, 2025 · Lynkpin Game
Both: Idler
Provides a quiet, non-interrupting feline presence to help you focus.
CatsDesktop CompanionCozyIdlerUtilitiesCharacter CustomizationCollectathonRelaxingFishingWholesome👍 397
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My Desktop Cat
Oct 1 · hirsch-dev
Both: Idler
Offers a little pet that wanders and reacts to you on your desktop.
Desktop CompanionIdlerCreature CollectorAnimalsLife SimCharacter Customization2DCuteIsometricCozy
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Desktop Pet: DonEatFish
Sep 6 · Steeped Sky Studio
Both: Idler
Combines a desktop cat with relaxing AFK fishing and cute customization.
Desktop CompanionCatsCuteIdlerCozySimulationCasualRelaxingCharacter CustomizationCollectathon
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Little Aviary
Nov 17, 2025 · atomco
Both: Idler
Similar idle bird collecting that sits at the bottom of your screen.
IdlerCreature CollectorDesktop CompanionCozyIncrementalCollectathonAnimalsBirdsRelaxingCasual👍 236
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Bloom Cats
Aug 26 · Pandaweave
Both: Idler
Different focus on gardening, but shares that peaceful, idle desktop atmosphere.
IdlerCreature CollectorCasualIncrementalAutomation2DCozyCutePixel GraphicsCartoony
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Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
May 13, 2025 · Sinkhole Studio, Moonlab Studio
Both: Idler
Animal-themed simulation that stays tucked at the bottom of your screen.
Desktop CompanionPixel GraphicsSimulationAutomationCuteCasualIdler2DIndieLife Sim👍 2,740
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The Last Cat in the Universe
Apr 23 · Apamate Studio, Diora
Both: Idler
Adds a narrative layer to caring for a cat in a quiet setting.
IncrementalEmotionalStory RichRelaxingCasualCatsMiningAtmosphericSingleplayerIdler👍 1,167
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Big Sister
Sep 21 · HaHaHaGame
Both: Idler
A gentle, non-intrusive character that stays in your corner while you browse.
CasualIdler2DCuteCozyFemale ProtagonistIndieSingleplayer
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