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Hidden Cats: City

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

Go on a short but sweet adventure into the black and white world of an urban area! Enjoy the search for cats and recreate a colorful picture. 150 cute cats are waiting for you! Play and relax!

What works
  • Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and soothing music
  • Innovative mechanic of coloring areas upon completion
  • Free base game with achievements
  • Accessible and easy to learn
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short with limited replayability
  • Some cats are hard to distinguish or inconsistently defined
  • Dlc criticized for poor design and lack of achievements
  • No narrative or story depth
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Hidden Cats: City: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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