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Hidden Paws Mystery

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there.

What works
  • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
  • Beautiful and varied handcrafted island environments
  • Accessible gameplay suitable for all ages
  • Innovative 3d hidden object mechanics with audio cues
  • Affordable price with positive value
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating camera controls
  • Short overall gameplay length
  • Minimal narrative or story depth
  • Repetitive mechanics with limited evolution
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Hidden Cats in New York

  • FIND ALL 4: Magic

  • Hidden Cats in London

  • Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

  • Boxes: Lost Fragments

  • Please, Touch The Artwork 2

  • Doors: Paradox

  • Lowglow

  • Mushroom Cats 2
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Hidden Cats in New York

  • Hidden Cats in London

  • Lowglow
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Hidden Paws Mystery: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy, Thrill.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Escapism

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  • Idle

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