Choose Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats
Choose Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats launched in 2024.
Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats vs Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro
Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats and Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats (2024) is 1 year older than Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (2025). Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (97.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro
Choose Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro launched in 2025.
Both Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats and Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats |  Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (35 reviews) | 97.8% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pinel Games | Nukearts Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats (2024) is 1 year older than Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (2025).
- Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (97.8% positive).
- Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats vs Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro — FAQ
- Should I play Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats or Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro first?
- If you want chronology, Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats (2024) came out before Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats and Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.