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Games like CATch the Stars

If CATch the Stars is your kind of game, the closest matches are CATch the Stars: Japan, Meow Lab and Kittens and Yarn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, hypnotic and peaceful. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About CATch the Stars: CATch the Stars is a minimalist puzzle with a pleasant and original soundtrack. Click on the right star, solve the puzzles and form constellations with a beautiful and relaxing environment. No score, no timer and no pressure.

2020Casual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Pinel Games
CATch the Stars — Steam game cover
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Constellation formation feels rewarding and zenCute cat companion adds charmMinimalist star moving puzzles feel meditativeChillHypnoticPeaceful

Players who liked CATch the Stars also play

Steam players who put hours into CATch the Stars also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. CATch the Stars: Japan

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Click on the right star, solve the puzzles and be enchanted by these beautiful Japanese landscapes. CATch the Stars: Japan is a beautiful minimalist puzzle with a relaxing, pleasant and original soundtrack.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Meow Lab

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with CATch the Stars.

    Second-strongest match for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    You are an extraordinarily brilliant scientist, but your cat doesn't know that, he just wants some food and care. Move, rotate, connect the blocks correctly and give the kitten some food.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Kittens and Yarn

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with CATch the Stars.

    Third-strongest match for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Move the pieces of place and untangle the wool yarn for these cute kittens.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Memories with my Kitten

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Remember the trips with your cute kitten in this beautiful photo album in puzzle format.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Mirrors of Epiphany

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Use mirrors to guide light beams. Enjoy 100 brainteasing puzzles incorporating perfectly normal behaviour from two-sided mirrors. Just pure, classic reflection. No portals! And that's a promise!

    2025IndieCasual6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Blokker: Orange

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. CANNON

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    CANNON is a minimalist puzzle game made with cannons that shoot balls to destroy cubes. Activate the cannons in the right order to destroy all number cubes in the scene.

    2021Casual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Blokker

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for CATch the Stars fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to CATch the Stars

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. SiNKR

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with CATch the Stars.

    Reviewers of CATch the Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    SiNKR is a minimalist puzzler using various contraptions to sink pucks. Responsive ambient music. No holes left behind.

    2017StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. LOOM™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of CATch the Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.

    2009Adventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Hook

    WHY THIS

    Shares a peaceful mood with CATch the Stars.

    Reviewers of CATch the Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

    2015IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Jigsaw Puzzles

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of CATch the Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Jigsaw Puzzles is designed for kids aged 2-12 and parents to have fun together. It‘s a clever and colorful learning experience. Puzzles are a challenging young minds, teaching and preparing them early in life some very important life skills.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. SiNKR 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a hypnotic mood with CATch the Stars.

    Reviewers of CATch the Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    SiNKR 2 is a minimalist puzzle game evolved from the award winning SiNKR. There is just you, hooks, pucks, and various contraptions. Subtle differences within level themes drive different solutions to superficially similar scenarios.

    2019StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. UnLoop

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of CATch the Stars cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    UnLoop is a retro-futuristic VR puzzle game built around self-cooperative time loop mechanics. As a spy infiltrating a remote space station, you encounter a temporal phenomenon that creates copies of yourself each loop. Learning to work with your past selves becomes the only way forward.

    2025ActionAdventureEarly Access24.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below CATch the Stars at current Steam store prices.

  1. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Zuma Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under CATch the Stars on Steam right now. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Pinel Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Pinel Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Kittens and Yarn

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with CATch the Stars.

    Another title from Pinel Games, the studio behind CATch the Stars. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Move the pieces of place and untangle the wool yarn for these cute kittens.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. CATch the Stars: Japan

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pinel Games, the studio behind CATch the Stars. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Click on the right star, solve the puzzles and be enchanted by these beautiful Japanese landscapes. CATch the Stars: Japan is a beautiful minimalist puzzle with a relaxing, pleasant and original soundtrack.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Meow Lab

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with CATch the Stars.

    Another title from Pinel Games, the studio behind CATch the Stars. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    You are an extraordinarily brilliant scientist, but your cat doesn't know that, he just wants some food and care. Move, rotate, connect the blocks correctly and give the kitten some food.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Memories with my Kitten

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pinel Games, the studio behind CATch the Stars. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Remember the trips with your cute kitten in this beautiful photo album in puzzle format.

    2021Casual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pinel Games, the studio behind CATch the Stars. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Find the Hidden Kittens in the Kingdom of Cats and enjoy a cute, relaxing adventure that will warm your heart. 🐱✨

    2024IndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Billion Bounces

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Pinel Games, the studio behind CATch the Stars. Shares Casual with CATch the Stars.

    Billion Bounces is a short incremental game with bouncing balls, bumpers, and one goal: earn coins, buy upgrades, and watch the economy slowly fall apart.

    CasualSteam ↗

Frequently asked about CATch the Stars

Is CATch the Stars verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — CATch the Stars is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does CATch the Stars cost?
CATch the Stars is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to CATch the Stars?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CATch the Stars are CATch the Stars: Japan, Meow Lab, Kittens and Yarn.
Who developed CATch the Stars?
CATch the Stars was developed by Pinel Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on CATch the Stars.

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