Choose Cato, the cat
Choose Cato, the cat if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Cato, the cat launched in 2022.
Cato, the cat vs Chromapix
Cato, the cat and Chromapix both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Cato, the cat (2022) is 2 years older than Chromapix (2024). Chromapix is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cato, the cat (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD). 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 Chromapix
Choose Chromapix if you want an Indie experience. Chromapix launched in 2024.
Both Cato, the cat and Chromapix sit in 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
 Cato, the cat |  Chromapix | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Creativer Game Studio | Catnip studio |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Cato, the cat (2022) is 2 years older than Chromapix (2024).
- Chromapix is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Cato, the cat (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Cato, the cat vs Chromapix — FAQ
- Should I play Cato, the cat or Chromapix first?
- If you want chronology, Cato, the cat (2022) came out before Chromapix (2024). 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 Cato, the cat and Chromapix similar?
- They overlap on 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.