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So to Speak vs 101 Cats

So to Speak and 101 Cats both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β€” release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β€” refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. 101 Cats (2024) is 1 year older than So to Speak (2025). So to Speak scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than 101 Cats (88.2% positive). No login or purchase needed β€” scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose So to Speak

Choose So to Speak if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98% positive across 100 reviews.

Choose 101 Cats

Choose 101 Cats if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. 101 Cats launched in 2024.

Both So to Speak and 101 Cats sit in Indie 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

So to Speak vs 101 Cats β€” Steam metadata comparison
So to Speak β€” Steam game coverSo to Speak101 Cats β€” Steam game cover101 Cats
Released20252024
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price17.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews98% positive (100 reviews)88.2% positive (102 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersErik AndersenNaipSoft

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So to Speak vs 101 Cats β€” FAQ

Which is better, So to Speak or 101 Cats?
On Steam reviews So to Speak scores higher (98% positive) than 101 Cats (88.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, So to Speak is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters β€” check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play So to Speak or 101 Cats first?
If you want chronology, 101 Cats (2024) came out before So to Speak (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β€” start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are So to Speak and 101 Cats similar?
They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β€” 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.
So to Speak vs 101 Cats β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run