Copycat similar games & best alternatives
Copycat
2024
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Quick resume
A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.
Global score
89/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Arcade, Strategy
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Pros
- Emotional and impactful narrative
- Unique cat perspective
- Beautiful music and atmosphere
- Meaningful themes about abandonment and responsibility
- Accessible gameplay
Cons
- Short playtime
- Some technical issues and janky animations
- Linear gameplay with limited freedom
- Controversial story elements and ending
- Price perceived as high by some
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players control the cat Aspen and direct its actions freely within a linear narrative, with some agency in exploration and puzzle solving."
Cats and the Other Lives
"Players control the cat's actions and make some choices affecting the story, though gameplay is mostly linear and guided."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
1"Gameplay involves some skill in time and resource management, but is generally simple and grindy with minimal challenge."
My Lovely Wife
"Gameplay involves simple interactions and some quick time events, not highly challenging but requires some skill."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-5"No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and narrative."
My Little Puppy
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and narrative."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
2"Players tend to play in sessions to complete the story; some mention replaying for achievements or enjoyment."
The 39 Steps
"Players often play in one sitting and reflect on the story afterward, some replay for achievements."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player narrative experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Oxenfree
"Single-player narrative experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
1"Customization options for cat and background colors exist, but core gameplay follows a fixed structure."
Cats Hidden in Christmas
"Some customization of cat appearance, but mostly following a fixed story and environment."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus is on empathy and personal experience."
and Roger
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus on empathy and emotional connection."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game as emotional catharsis and distraction from real-life grief and stress."
A Taste of the Past
"Players use the game to experience emotional catharsis and reflect on real-life issues like abandonment."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation."
ATRI -My Dear Moments-
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
-2"Mostly linear narrative with minimal branching; limited opportunity to explore or experiment with mechanics."
Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro
"Limited exploration of choices; mostly linear narrative with some minor branching."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
-1"Some environmental exploration but within confined, linear levels and limited discovery."
Moons of Madness
"Some limited exploration of environments but mostly linear progression through known areas."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
2"Players customize cats by choosing hats, allowing some self-expression through appearance."
Mushroom Cats
"Players can choose cat breed and collar, allowing some self-expression."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Players embody anthropomorphic cats in a whimsical world with magic and a story-driven narrative."
Snacko
"Players experience the world through a cat's perspective with symbolic dream sequences."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-4"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
Little Nightmares II
"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players learn about complex social issues and personal identity themes, gaining insight and empathy."
A Normal Lost Phone
"Players develop emotional understanding and empathy, reflecting on personal and societal issues."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."
Insecticide Part 1
"No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires focused attention during play; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."
Fears to Fathom - Carson House
"Requires focused attention during play; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
4"Strong emotional connection to characters and story, fostering empathy and intimacy."
Last Day of June
"Strong emotional connection to characters and themes, fostering empathy and emotional sharing."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."
OMORI
"No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
2"Some progression through story and achievements, but no complex item or upgrade systems."
Mr. Saitou
"Some progression through story and achievements, but no complex item or upgrade systems."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
3"Emotional flow and catharsis from story; some tension from dramatic events but overall a reflective experience."
Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ English Edition
"Emotional flow with moments of calm and reflection balanced with tension in the story."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
2"Pleasant visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though graphics are modest."
Rune Factory 5
"Pleasant visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though graphics are modest."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-5"No social status or recognition systems; focus on personal narrative experience."
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
"No social recognition or status systems; focus on personal narrative experience."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
5"Strong narrative immersion with emotional storytelling and meaningful plot."
Seen
"Strong narrative immersion with emotional storytelling and meaningful themes."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
-3"Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and routine."
Lake
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and guided."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
1"Some emotional tension and suspense in story but no high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."
South of the Circle
"Some emotional tension and suspense in story, but no high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
1"Players find value in emotional experience and art despite short length; some note price is high for duration."
Herdling
"Mixed opinions on price versus length; many find emotional value high despite short playtime."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No violence or destructive gameplay; focus is on cute, constructive, and playful cat activities."
The Cat Games
"No enjoyment of combat or destruction; focus on emotional narrative and cat behavior."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
3"Themes of survival in a dystopian setting are prominent in the story."
Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~
"Themes of abandonment and survival as a stray cat are central to the story."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Intimacy, Expression.
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.
Last update: 30/04/2026