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Cats Hidden in Christmas

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Cats Hidden in Christmas is a FREE hidden object game in which you must find 100 cats hidden in a festive, hand-drawn scene. Can you find them all? A game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator!

Global score

98/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Free To Play, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Cozy festive atmosphere
    • Interactive elements and animations
    • Color mode unlock for replayability
    • Accessible and relaxing gameplay

    Cons

    • Very short playtime
    • Some cats extremely small and hard to find
    • Lack of save feature initially
    • Minimal challenge for experienced players
    • No social or cooperative features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players freely explore the scene at their own pace, choosing where to click and what to discover without forced paths or routines."

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      "Players freely explore the large festive scene at their own pace, with options to toggle hints, timer mode, and customize visuals."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Finding cats requires some skill and attention, especially for the last few, but overall the challenge is light and accessible."

      Capsule for Hidden Cats in Paris Hidden Cats in Paris

      "Finding cats requires some skill and visual acuity, especially in color mode, but overall difficulty is moderate and accessible."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "There is a timer mode with leaderboards for comparing times, but it is optional and the main game focuses on personal achievement."

      Capsule for Cats Hidden in Maple Hollow 🍂 Cats Hidden in Maple Hollow 🍂

      "Optional timer mode with leaderboards allows some competitive play, but most players focus on personal achievement."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Unlocking color mode and secret levels encourages replay, though overall playtime is short and limited."

      Capsule for Travellin Cats in Japan Travellin Cats in Japan

      "Unlocking color mode and replaying the same scene encourages extended play and repeated sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Game is primarily a solo hidden object experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Cats and Seek: Kyoto Cats and Seek: Kyoto

      "Gameplay is primarily a solo hidden object experience with no cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Some customization options for cues and table colors exist; players suggest more character and environment customization, but core gameplay follows set rules."

      Capsule for Nine-Ball Roulette Nine-Ball Roulette

      "Customization options for cat and background colors exist, but core gameplay follows a fixed structure."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are friendly and cooperative."

      Capsule for Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are friendly and non-competitive."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, cozy escape from real life stress and to unwind."

      Capsule for Urban Jungle Urban Jungle

      "Players use the cozy festive setting and relaxing gameplay to unwind and escape real-life stress."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation without obligation or pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation without obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some players explore different game modes and tactics, though core gameplay is consistent."

      Capsule for VAIL VAIL

      "Players explore interactive elements and try different visual modes, but core gameplay is consistent."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Exploring a large, detailed scene to discover hidden cats and interactable elements satisfies curiosity."

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      "Large, detailed scene with hidden cats and interactive objects encourages discovery and curiosity."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Customization of cat and background colors allows some personal expression."

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      "Options to customize cat colors and background provide some self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -1

      "Game grounded in realistic survival and social deception rather than high fantasy."

      Capsule for Project Winter Project Winter

      "While whimsical and festive, the game is grounded in a realistic Christmas village setting without strong fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Limited social features; mostly a solitary experience with minimal community interaction."

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      "Minimal social interaction; mostly a solitary experience without community features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      1

      "Players develop observational skills and familiarity with controls, but limited learning depth."

      Capsule for Hidden Paws Hidden Paws

      "Players develop observational skills and memory through repeated play, but limited complexity restricts deeper learning."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for 112 Operator 112 Operator

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to find cats; not designed for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention to find cats; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No close social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

      Capsule for 100 March Cats 100 March Cats

      "No close social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

      Capsule for People Playground People Playground

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through finding cats, unlocking bonus levels, and coloring in map sections provides a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for Hidden Cats in London Hidden Cats in London

      "Progression through finding cats and unlocking color mode and achievements provides a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Calm music, gentle puzzles, and cozy atmosphere promote relaxation and flow."

      Capsule for Milo and the Christmas Gift Milo and the Christmas Gift

      "Calm, cozy atmosphere with gentle music and satisfying discovery promotes relaxation and flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Pleasant visuals, cute animations, and soothing music provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Mizi NO! Mizi NO!

      "Pleasant festive music, sound effects, and interactive animations provide moderate sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or status seeking is minimal."

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      "Achievements exist but social recognition or status seeking is minimal and not emphasized."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or plot; purely a hidden object puzzle."

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      "No narrative or plot; purely a hidden object puzzle experience."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      -2

      "Minimal strategic thinking; mostly visual search and pattern recognition."

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      "Minimal strategic thinking required; mostly visual search and pattern recognition."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is low-risk and low-tension; designed for calm rather than suspense."

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      "Gameplay is low risk and low tension, designed for calm enjoyment rather than suspense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Free to play with solid features and replayability, providing excellent value for time invested."

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    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violence; gameplay is constructive and peaceful."

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    • Survival

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      -5

      "No threats or survival mechanics; stable, safe environment."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026